The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox
The poxviruses are highly relevant to human beings, among which the orthopoxviruses are the best-known. These include the smallpox virus (variola virus, VARV), the monkeypox virus (MPXV), the cowpox virus, and the vaccinia virus. Study: Monkeypox, a Literature Review: What…
Read MoreDo you struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Developing this key skill could make things easier
Leading a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy, but focusing on the long-term benefits can make it more satisfying. Nutritious food, regular exercise and proper sleep: we all know the components of a healthy lifestyle, but putting them into practice isn’t…
Read MoreImproving treatment of pathogenic fungi. ‘The process is working, but not that well’
Fungi germinating in the lungs of patients. Doesn’t sound too nice, does it? Luckily, humans can deal with this normally, and we are able to clear the infection before anything comes to harm. However, in people with health issues, Aspergillosis…
Read MoreB12 deficiency: The sign when waking up in the morning – seen in almost 90% of cases
Dr Dawn Harper on signs of vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties…
Read MoreAn Hour of Walking Per Week May Boost Longevity in Elderly
Adults aged 85 years and older who logged an hour or more of walking each week had a 40% reduced risk of all-cause mortality compared with less active peers, according to data from more than 7,000 individuals. “Aging is accompanied…
Read MoreSociology professor finds three distinct themes in anti-COVID-19 vaccination protest slogans
When the Biden administration announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates on Nov. 4 for businesses with 100 or more employees, protests erupted in cities across the U.S. A recent study of the slogans displayed by protestors found three distinct themes. Tim F….
Read MoreAllopurinol does not improve cardiovascular outcomes in ischemic heart disease patients
The gout medicine allopurinol has failed to reduce the primary endpoint of nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke or cardiovascular death in patients with ischemic heart disease, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC…
Read MoreStudy pinpoints origin of pediatric brain tumor type and shows it may be preventable
An aggressive type of pediatric brain tumor, medulloblastoma, exists in a pre-malignant form at birth after initially developing during the first or second trimester of pregnancy, according to a new international study. As medulloblastomas typically present during childhood, around seven…
Read MoreWith PFAS in packaging, how safe is microwave popcorn?
Munching handfuls of microwave popcorn might be perfect for movie night, but your snack could be loading your body with potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” experts warn. Many microwave popcorn bags are lined with PFAS (perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and evidence…
Read MoreOverexpressed Cyclin D1 and CDK4 proteins are responsible for the resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitor in some breast cancer
This study was carried out by Prof. Qiang Liu (Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University). In the study, researchers found that the palbociclib-resistant breast cancer cells are still dependent on Cyclin D1-CDK4 to phosphorylate Rb protein…
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