The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in a devastating global health crisis. Though vaccines are the centerpiece for controlling the pandemic, the benefits of vaccines depend upon complex population vaccination strategies that remain vulnerable to manufacturing or deployment delays. The rapid evolution of the virus into […]
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, has many nutrients that can positively affect our health. It’s loaded with antioxidants and other substances such as methylxanthines and flavonols that have many health benefits. There are many health benefits that have been proven by scientific studies, among them are: High-quality nutritive components In order for dark chocolate to be […]
An increasing number of infection cases caused by multiresistant Gram-negative bacteria or multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) has become a major problem worldwide since there has been a lot of resistance to many classes of antibiotics. Mutant isolates such as fluoroquinolone-resistant and β-lactamase-resistant bacteria have been commonly found, particularly in the intensive care units (ICU). Colistin or […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine and causes signs and symptoms such as cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a common condition. It affects about twice as many women as men and is most often found in people younger than 45 years. […]
What are Telomeres? Telomeres are non-coding repetitive DNA sequences at the ends of chromosomes that protect DNA ends from degradation by exonucleases or end-to-end fusions. When a cell divides, its chromosomes, the bundles of DNA that encode genes, get a little shorter. This is because the cellular machinery for duplicating DNA cannot copy the molecule […]
Depression is the most common cause of disability worldwide with a lifetime prevalence of close to 20% according to the World Health Organization. This condition affects as many as one in ten individuals at any given time. The medical and non-medical costs associated with depression are estimated at nearly 300 billion per year in the […]
Mesenchymal stem cells can be isolated from different tissues and organs and have been widely used in various medical fields, particularly regenerative medicine. The representative sources of MSCs are bone marrow, adipose, periodontal, muscle, and umbilical cord blood. Depending on the source, differences have been reported, including their population in source tissues, immunosuppressive activities, proliferation, […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder essentially triggered by the activation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) which in turn triggers a series of inflammatory reactions leading to the disease process. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just the joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of […]
Burns are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, or chemical or electrical contact. Burns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies. The treatment of burns depends on the location and severity of the damage. Sunburns and small scalds can usually be treated at home. Deep or widespread […]
What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for adult patients to see a physician in both an outpatient and emergency setting. In approximately 15-30% of low back pain presentations, the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is found to be the underlying etiology. There are two sacroiliac joints in […]