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Significant Medical Milestones and Events: December 26, 2016 in Medical History
December 26, 2016: (1) (1780) English physician, plant collector and philanthropist John Fothergill passes away. As a physician, he treated many patients during the
Significant Medical Milestones: December 6, 2016 in Medical History
December 6, 2016: (1) (1778) French chemist and physicist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac is born. He co-discovered that water is made of two hydrogen atoms
Exploring the Real Impact of Canadas Food Guide on Canadian Eating Habits
In a study published in BMC Public Health, Researchers in Canada surveyed over 10,000 people to determine their usage of Canada’s Food Guide. Canada’s
Significant Events in Medical History on November 8
(1884) Swiss Freudian psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Hermann Rorschach was born. He is best known for developing the Rorschach inkblot test, a test that was
Significant Events in Medical History on September 21
(1866) French bacteriologist Charles Nicolle is born. He is known for discovering that lice is responsible for transmitting typhus, and also for his research in cancer ,
Significant Events in Medical History on October 21
October 21: (1) (1833) Swedish chemist, engineer, inventor, and businessman Alfred Nobel is born. Along with inventing dynamite, he is also known for bequeathing
The Connection Between Viruses and Autoimmune Diseases: Unraveling the Mystery
A new study explains how Epstein-Barr virus infections can lead to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, mononucleosis, or lupus. Approximately 90% of Americans
Significant Medical Milestones Celebrated on November 9 in History
(1810) German surgeon Bernhard von Langenbeck was born. He founded Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery , the oldest journal of medical surgery in the world.
Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disorder of a wider group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases. ALS is a degenerative disease in
Significant Events in Medical History on July 6
(1817) Swiss anatomist, physiologist, and histologist Albert von Kölliker is born. He is known for his work with neurons , skin, and muscle, for which he
Uncovering the Truth Behind the Statins Rumour: Facts vs. Fiction
Rumour : Statins can decrease deaths associated with heart disease. Truth : This is false. Statins are a group of drugs used to reduce
Revolutionary CRISPR Gene Editing Technique Offers Hope for Genetic Disease Treatment
A recent study in Genome Biology shows how CRISPR-SKIP, a new method for gene editing, has enormous potential for many biomedical applications. What if
Unraveling The Menopause Rumour: Facts vs Fiction for a Healthier Transition
Rumour: Menopause can be postponed by blocking follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Truth: This is true. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is a fertility hormone that
How Your Weight May Be Impacting Your Career Success
In a recent study published in BMJ Open, researchers investigated whether excessive weight or obesity affects sick leave days in the workplace. The study
Discover Your True Age with the Ageless Calculator: Uncover Your Inner Youth
Have you ever wondered if there is a way to correlate your actual age with the age you appear? Do you want to feel
Nuovo Trattamento per lHIV: Efficace e Accessibile a Tutti
Sarà presto disponibile un nuovo trattamento per l’HIV che offrirà un’accessibile terapia di prima linea e ridurrà lo sviluppo di resistenza al trattamento. Tra
Exploring the Benefits of Online Collaborative Care for Treating Mood and Anxiety Disorders
A randomized clinical trial evaluates whether online CCBT and internet support groups provide superior depression and anxiety disorder treatment. The addition of non-physician care
Breastfeedings Role in Stroke Prevention: Discover the Surprising Benefits
Researchers studied whether breastfeeding helps in stroke prevention among postmenopausal women and whether this relation differs by race and ethnicity. Cerebrovascular disease such as
Unveiling the Truth Behind the Nutrition Rumour: What You Need to Know
Rumour: Increased knowledge of nutrition helps patients prepare for artery bypass grafts. Truth: This is true. With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of
Understanding Acne: Causes, Types, and Effective Treatments
What is Acne? Acne is an umbrella term for skin conditions that result from the clogging of pores by oil and dead skin cells.