Category: Medical Conditions
Growth Hormone Increases Immune Function in Immune Deficient and Aging Population
The thymus is the principal organ of T cell production and Growth hormone is a potent regulator of thymic function. Evidence suggests a two way correlation between the neuroendocrine …
Tuberculosis Vaccine (BCG) Could Help the Immune System Fight Coronavirus
The BCG vaccine, originally used against tuberculosis (TB) and widely used in other countries where the risk of contracting it is high, could alleviate the severe symptoms of coronavirus. …
Crohn’s Disease: New Research on Predictive and Environmental Factors
A new method for the early detection of Crohn’s disease a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive system leads to improved patient management. “Early identification of individuals at high …
Comparing COVID-19 to the 1918 Spanish Flu
The Spanish Flu still remains the deadliest pandemic the world has ever witnessed. But recent happenings as regards COVID-19 have led to comparisons and fears about the current pandemic …
Coronavirus Q & A: Ask Dr Chebani Any Question About COVID-19
I am Dr Tampiwa Chebani, in this article I would like to share with you very briefly what is known about COVID-19; what is it? What does it do …
Anti-HIV Drugs Found Ineffective Against Coronavirus
Many hospitals have reportedly seen improvement with use of HIV drugs in patients with coronavirus. As many such reports surfaced, doctors in Wuhan, China conducted a study to test …
Mind-Controlled Prosthetics Had Its First Successful Trial
Prosthetics has been around for decades and has helped millions of amputees. However, prosthetics still have some limitations in terms of control and genuine limb functional resemblance. University of …
Study Shows an Anti-Viral Flu Drug to Be Effective in Treating COVID-19
Favipiravir, an antiviral drug used to treat influenza in Japan has been found to be effective in treating COVID-19. Zhang Xinmin, a spokesperson of China’s science and technology ministry …
Covid-19: Taking Over the Counter Ibuprofen May Worsen the Coronavirus Infection
The World Health Organization advised against the use of Ibuprofen, an over the counter Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) for people with symptoms of coronavirus such fever, nasal …