Category: Health Condition
Music Practice Leads to Enhanced Cerebellar Grey Matter and Improved Auditory Working Memory in Older Adults
A recent study showed that music training involving active practice increases grey matter in the brain’s cerebellum and improves auditory working memory in healthy older adults. A team of …
It Takes 5 Years for the Oral Microbiome to Return to Normal After Quitting Smoking
The microorganisms in the mouth, known as the oral microbiome, refer to the diverse community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes that live in the mouth. These microorganisms …Chances of Survival from a Stroke Low in Underdeveloped Countries
A stroke is a neurological disorder that causes localized or widespread neurological impairments of vascular origin that persist longer than 24 hours. In some situations, a stroke might result …
SARS-CoV-2 Directly Infects Coronary Arteries, Exacerbating Plaque Inflammation and Elevating Cardiovascular Risk
The complexities surrounding the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, appear to be unceasing. As we continue our endeavors to map out its effects, we’re reminded that its implications are …Optimizing Quality of Life in COPD Sufferers: A Resource Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that could destabilize patients and even their caregivers if not handled promptly and adequately. Instituting a multidisciplinary approach including self-management tactics …Novel Treatment For Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation From the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a novel antifibrotic Breakthrough Therapy designation. This move could speed up the therapy’s development for the treatment of people with …Study Reveals that Even 13 Days Post-Cold Exposure, You’re Still at Risk for Deadly Pneumonia!
Pneumonia, a prevalent respiratory ailment predominantly instigated by infectious agents, continually proves to be a pressing health concern across the globe. While numerous factors play a role in the …Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Case for Inhaled Amikacin
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a significant clinical concern in intensive care units worldwide. This nosocomial infection complicates the treatment trajectory of critically ill patients, prolonging hospital stays, increasing costs, …