PSMA PET imaging in prostate cancer
There are a number of radiotracers used in prostate cancer. You have: Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), a sugar analogue (sometimes called...
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Starting early with microbiome health
Our gut microbes do a lot for us. They generate vitamins, help protect us from infections, and help regulate...
Arthritis: Raise awareness for a better tomorrow
Arthritis Awareness Month is an important opportunity to reflect on the impact that arthritis has on people who live...
Why does the memory of fear stick with us?
The researchers from Tulane University found that the stress neurotransmitter norepinephrine, commonly known as noradrenaline, increases fear processing in...
US Preventive Services Task Force downgrades daily aspirin use in cardiovascular disease prevention
For decades, some doctors and practice guidelines have recommended that older adults take low-dose aspirin daily for primary cardiovascular...
SYK inhibitor showing potential in treating warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitors are a family of molecules that target a protein, SYK, that’s important in immune signaling.1...
Potential alopecia drug shows hair-regrowth benefits in two phase 3 trials
No FDA-approved treatments yet exist for alopecia areata, a condition in which hair is lost in patches or from...
Post Traumatic Growth: How to Repair a Broken Career in Medicine
We’ve all seen the headlines: Burnout among healthcare workers is at an all time high. Stories of doctors and...
Ischemic stroke – causes and treatments
Over 13 million people will have a stroke each year and around 5.5 million people will die as a...
Safety first: Handle medical waste with utmost care!
Introduction Medical waste is defined as any waste containing infectious material. Wastes are generally released from physician’s offices, hospitals,...