Author: Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc
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Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc
Dr. Chebani is a versatile and experienced professional with a passion for health education, health research, data science, and lifestyle medicine. Tampiwa graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical school with degrees in Medicine, surgery, and Medical science. His background in Health Education and Clinical Medicine makes him a skillful communicator capable of distilling difficult medical concepts so that they can be understood by the general public. His work involves teaching, clinical practice and is a frequent speaker at wellness events in his capacity as a Corporate Wellness Director for Health First, a health promotion and Education organization.
The Taller You Are the Higher the Risk of Getting Colorectal Cancer Study Shows
There are 1,400,000 new cases of colorectal cancer each year worldwide, representing about 15% of cancer incidence. In drawing attention to the “height” criterion in the risk of this …Study Shows Cooperation Key to Increased Drug Tolerance in Microbial Communities
Drug tolerance and resistance are major issues in healthcare today. New research suggests that the risk of these is greater in microbial communities featuring cooperating cells. To make their …Scripps Scientists Discover How Sea Microbe Makes Cancer-Fighting “Warhead”
Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California (UC) San Diego have shown how a molecule made by a sea bacterium turns into a potent …Pain Relief: Men and Women Do Not Experience Pain in the Same Way Study Shows
The cellular mechanisms involved in pain perception are different in men and women. And it’s not just psychological! This nuance is often overlooked when treating pain in female patients. …
Microplastics Present in the Blood of Healthy Human Subjects Study Shows
In nature, microplastics are very harmful to the environment, fauna, and flora. In a recent study, researchers have found traces of microplastics in blood samples from healthy people. Read …With Burst Wave Lithotripsy Doctors Can Now Break Kidney Stones in 10 Minutes
Researchers have developed a new technique called “Burst Wave Lithotripsy” to quickly break down kidney stones. This method could be an effective, less invasive, and more affordable alternative for …Neurolisteriosis: How Listeria Crosses the Blood–Brain Barrier Finally Explained
Listeriosis is a rare but serious disease. If it reaches the central nervous system, it can be fatal. But how does it cross the blood-brain barrier that isolates the …
Scientists Develop Biosensors for Rapid Cancer Therapy Assessment
Patients do not always respond, as desired, to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) inhibitors, and physicians cannot tell this quickly enough. Researchers have now developed biosensors that could make it …