Category: Health Crisis
Macolacin a New Antibiotic That Can Kill Colistin-Resistant Bacteria a Welcome New Weapon for the Fight against Multidrug-Resistant Superbugs
As microorganisms mutate and procreate, each mutation makes them more resistant to drugs that once killed them. A time will eventually come when we cannot keep up with the …Minorities at Greater Risk of Infection by Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens
With the rise in the burden of contagious diseases, studies have shown that there exist some inequities in the colonization and infection of distinct races and ethnic groups by …
Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Future Therapies
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a group of chronic conditions that cause blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to become too high. Glucose is an important source of energy, …Aids Prevention: One Injection of Cabotegravir Every 2 Months Is More Effective in Protecting Against HIV Than PrEP Pills
An injection of Cabotegravir every two months is more effective in protecting against HIV than PrEP pills (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) taken daily, according to results released by the US National …Coronavirus Treatments: Does Nicotine Protect Smokers?
Nicotine is thought to have preventive properties against Covid-19. This is the hypothesis put forward by several scientists in a study published by the Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, …Growth Hormone Increases Immune Function in Immune Deficient and Aging Population
The thymus is the principal organ of T cell production and Growth hormone (GH) is a potent regulator of thymic function. Evidence suggests a two-way correlation between the neuroendocrine …Too Much Work, Stress, and Ironically Not Enough Work Could Give You a Stroke, Studies Show
Key Takeaways: Working long hours increases stroke risk – More than 10 hours a day raises the risk by 29%, or 45% after a decade. Even a standard 41-48 …
How Does Virus Affect Survivors of the Severe Forms of the Disease?
Patients undergoing intensive care or suffering from severe forms of Covid-19 have major complications from the disease which has shown that it can affect all functions of the body. …