Mens Health
Understanding the Link Between COVID-19 and Myocarditis in Competitive Athletes
New research investigates the prevalence of myocarditis in competitive athletes diagnosed with COVID-19. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle.1 It is often difficult
Transforming Glaucoma Management: The Impact of Home Tonometry
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Fortunately, there are ways to slow its progression and even prevent it. Tonometry tests play
Exploring the Link Between Antidepressants and Cataracts: What You Need to Know
Researchers recently conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis in order to examine the link between antidepressants and the risk of cataract development. A cataract
Significant Medical Milestones on December 8, 2016: A Look Back in History
December 8, 2016: (1) (1730) Dutch physiologist, biologist and chemist Jan Ingenhousz is born. He is known for demonstrating that light is required for
Unlocking the Potential of Essential Oils in New Drug Discovery
Could alternative medicine contribute to the future of drug development? Essential oils such as lavender oil or peppermint oil have been used for their
How Primary Health Care Reduces Oral Cancer Mortality Rates: An In-Depth Analysis
A recently published study analysed the effect of Primary Health Care (PHC) on the incidence and mortality rates of oral cancer. With over 600,000
Revolutionizing Gene Editing: Discover the Power of Enhanced CRISPR Technology
Hu and colleagues report on substantial improvements to CRISPR/Cas9, a technology that allows direct genome editing in living cells. In the past, researchers
Understanding Clinical Trials: Their Importance and How They Operate
Have you ever wondered how medication finds its way from a pharmaceutical company to your prescription bottle? Have you ever been curious about the
Challenging Brain Teasers to Boost Your Mental Agility and Fun
Dr. Johnson looked at the clocks on the wall and realized that the number of hours that were left in the day was one-third
Challenging Brain Teaser for March 4: Test Your Logic Skills Today!
Place the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 inside the 3×3 square grid (see the image below) in such
Challenging Brain Teaser for October 22: Test Your Wits Today!
Dr. Johnson promises to pay his son $5.00 for each correct answer he obtains in his math homework. For each incorrect answer, the son must
Challenging Brain Teaser to Sharpen Your Mind – September 14 Edition
Dr. Jonson was helping his son with his math homework. He needed to prove that when you add two even numbers you always get
Challenging Brain Teaser for July 16 to Boost Your Mental Agility
Dr. Johnson looked at his watch and realized that if it were two hours later, it would be half as long until midnight as
Effectiveness of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for Gastric Cancer Post-Surgery
The results of a phase-3 trial were recently published comparing the effectiveness of postoperative chemotherapy with chemoradiotherapy for gastric cancer. Gastric carcinoma is a
The Future of Medicine: Are Neural Stem Cell Transplants Coming Soon?
Several neurological diseases are treated with brain stem cell transplants. The major hurdle for this therapy is the rejection of the foreign cells by
Discover the Top 6 Symptoms of Menopause You Shouldnt Ignore
Most women tend to experience fluctuating symptoms of menopause that can sometimes affect their personal and social lives.5 The top six symptoms of menopause
Broad-Spectrum Antibodies Show Promise Against Multiple Coronavirus Strains
Patients who have been exposed to a coronavirus may produce a versatile, cross-reactive coronavirus antibody; this may be useful for the eventual development of
Transforming Healthcare: The Impact of Virtual Reality in Medicine
Find out about some of the new ways virtual (augmented reality) is being used in research and medicine. Assistive technology for low vision Retinitis
Essential Guidelines for Vision Screening in Children: Best Practices and Recommendations
The United States Preventive Services Task Force released a statement outlining their updated recommendations for vision screening in children under six years of age.
Debunking the Abortion Myth: Understanding the Facts and Realities
Myth: Aborting a fetus will cause more mental health issues than being denied an abortion. Truth: This is false. Although many individuals believe that