
Author: Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc


University of Maryland Scientists Test Methylene Blue as Sunscreen
Sunscreens are an essential part of summer vacations. However, the chemicals contained in some of them may be harmful to the environment and health. Researchers at the University of …
University of Pittsburgh Scientist Helps Blind Man Regain Partial Vision
A blind patient with advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa has had his vision partially restored after treatment with optogenetic therapy. His sensitivity to light has improved and he is now able …Brain Cancer Latest Facts: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Prognosis and Treatment
Brain cancer is a disease where malignant tumors are found in the brain. Whether it is in the brain or another part of the body, tumors are made of …
COVID-19: An Estimated 979 000 Excess Deaths Occurred in 2020 in 29 High-Income Countries
A recent epidemiological study published in the British Medical Journal reports on the additional deaths attributable to COVID-19 in 29 developed countries by 2020, estimating that there were nearly …
Doctors Treat COVID-19 Vaccine Related Thrombosis with Bivalirudin Successfully
Doctors in Denver treated a 40-year-old woman with atypical thrombosis that happened after COVID-19 vaccination without using heparin. They described their treatment in a case study that can be …Allergy Medications Cancel Out Exercise Benefits According to Study
Do you take antihistamines before going for a run outdoors? Bad idea: according to a new study, antihistamines make you sweat for nothing by canceling out the benefits of …Cancer-Linked Mutation Promotes Growth of Abnormal Blood Vessels in Brain
Scientists have shown in new research how cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) can lead to seizures or stroke, plus how an existing cancer drug can be used to check this. …
Purdue University: Humans Are the Main Source of Pollution in Office Spaces
Key Takeaways Office workers and ventilation systems are major sources of indoor pollution. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from breath, cosmetics, and cleaning products linger in office air. Poor ventilation …

