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What is "long haul" COVID and How Does it Relate to the Extended Symptoms of Other Viruses?

13.09.2021 Health Problems

As of July 8, 2021, almost 186 million people have been infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), along with over 4 million people dying because of this virus. Approximately 80% of individuals who acquire the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, will experience mild to moderate symptoms, whereas about 5% will […]

Study sheds light on treatment options for devastating childhood brain cancer

10.06.2021 Health Problems

Medulloblastoma is a rare but devastating childhood brain cancer. This cancer can spread through the spinal fluid and be deposited elsewhere in the brain or spine. Radiation therapy to the whole brain and spine followed by an extra radiation dose to the back of the brain prevents this spread and has been the standard of care. However, the radiation used […]

What is Gain-of-Function Research?

04.06.2021 Health Problems

Gain-of-function research refers to the serial passaging of microorganisms to increase their transmissibility, virulence, immunogenicity, and host tropism by applying selective pressure to a culture. Image Credit: vchal/Shutterstock.com This is performed in a research context to understand the way in which a pathogen adapts to environmental pressures, allowing disease control measures to be better planned, and potential vaccines and therapies […]

tezepelumab

17.05.2021 Health Problems

tezepelumab Amgen Announces Tezepelumab Biologics License Application Submitted To U.S. FDA THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced its partner AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tezepelumab, a potential first-in-class medicine in severe asthma. The submission is supported by positive clinical trial results from the PATHFINDER clinical program including the pivotal NAVIGATOR Phase […]

Pregnancy and Vaccines

12.05.2021 Health Problems

Some vaccinations are recommended to women trying to get pregnant and those who are already pregnant. The antibodies introduced into the mother’s immune system via these vaccines can cross the placenta and also give their babies a level of immunity from serious illnesses. However, while certain vaccinations are beneficial and recommended for pregnant women, others are not suitable and are […]

STOP These Things If You Are Looking To Get Pregnant

17.04.2021 Health Problems

They told us how babies come into the world – when Mom and Dad, who really love each other, hug and kiss, and lie together, but they have not explained to us that pregnancy is an exact science: probabilities and odds, measurements and timings. If you want to have a baby, here’s everything you need to know before you take […]

Consortium to investigate role of neurofilament light chain in neurodegenerative diseases

13.04.2021 Health Problems

Clinical scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and University College London are collaborating with pharmaceutical companies AbbVie, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb and Roche to investigate the role of neurofilament light (NfL) chain in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. NfL is a protein that provides structural support to […]

What is Neuropsychiatric Lupus (NPSLE)?

10.03.2021 Health Problems

Neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE), which is often referred to as central nervous system (CNS) lupus, can cause lupus patients to be afflicted with a variety of neuropsychiatric issues ranging from headaches and depression to seizures and a number of demyelinating conditions. Image Credit: vitstudio / Shutterstock.com Overview of lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is formally referred to as lupus, is […]

COVID-19 and Mental Health Research

09.03.2021 Health Problems

The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted a significant impact on every aspect of humanity. Its profound effect on the respiratory and circulatory systems has been documented in severe levels of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Whilst the extent to which the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus may adversely affect brain functioning remains under investigation, the impact on psychiatric morbidity […]

Lung Cancer Causes

02.02.2021 Health Problems

The main cause of lung cancer is smoking, although non-smokers can also develop the condition. Smoking and other risk factors for lung cancer are described below. Smoking is the cause of lung cancer in more than 90% of cases and is the single biggest risk factor for lung cancer. There are more than 60 different toxins in tobacco smoke that can […]

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