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.
Short-Term Rapamycin Treatment May Be Sufficient for Lifespan Extension, Reducing the Need for Lifelong Use
A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing has revealed that brief exposure to the macrolide drug rapamycin could have similar effects on lifespan …Autism Onset Traced to Amygdala Overgrowth Between 6-12 Months: MRI Study Highlights Critical Window for Early Diagnosis
Researchers have long known that autism is a disorder related to the amygdala but have been unable to pinpoint when it begins. A new study by a team from …
Study Shows Connection Between Brain Structure and Gender Disparities in Mental Health
Researchers in the U.S. have discovered differences in male and female brain structures that may explain why certain mental health conditions appear to be more peculiar to one gender …Scientists Reverse Genetic Deafness in Adult Mice Using CRISPR Genome Editing
A novel CRISPR genome editing approach has shown promise in potentially reversing genetic hearing loss due to a certain type of mutation in microRNA. Mass Eye and Ear researchers …
Alzheimer’s Association’s Updated Guidelines Represent Crucial Advancements in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s Association workgroup has released the final version of the new diagnostic guidelines for the disease that take into account findings from the latest research. In the new …Intermittent Senolytic Therapy with Dasatinib and Quercetin: Phase 2 Trial Shows Potential Benefits for Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women with High Senescent Cell Burden
Results from a new study that appeared in the journal Nature Medicine raise some hope that certain drugs aimed at getting rid of senescent cells may promote healthier aging …
Microchip Technology Reveals Detailed Vascular Lesions and Advances Disease Modeling While Reducing Animal Testing
When medicine and technology meet, the possibilities seem endless! After creating a vagina on a chip to better study certain vaginal infections and find treatments, now it’s our blood …Azithromycin as an Effective and Economical Method of Preventing Peripartum Sepsis and Mortality in Planned Vaginal Deliveries
Peripartum sepsis is one of the leading reasons why pregnant women die worldwide, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries. It is a life-threatening condition that can lead to severe …