Restoring heart rate variability by the ‘Bionic’ pacemaker
When the heart is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to keep the body’s other organs alive, heart...
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Clostridioides difficile infection and the microbiome
Clostridioides difficile is an important bacterial pathogen that sickens half a million Americans every year. This infection can be...
NTRK fusion tumors in adult and pediatric patients
Neurotrophic Tyrosine Kinase genes (NTRK1, NTRK2 and NTRK3) encode members of the tyrosine receptor kinase (TRK) protein family: TRKA,...
Eliminating or decreasing the number of HIV-infected cells in people who might otherwise require medication
HIV infection has no known treatment. HIV infection has become a manageable chronic health condition, allowing individuals living with...
Be careful, moms-to-be: Infant mortality risk is linked to mother’s vaginal microbiome
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that an unhealthy vaginal microbiota in pregnant moms, combined...
Alcohol: A direct carcinogen impairing DNA repair
Alcohol causes cancer directly, according to new evidence from a large-scale genetic study led by Oxford Population Health. A...
Let’s focus on how to keep and improve your thyroid health this year!
What are thyroids? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck that produces thyroid...
Do you know the adverse side reactions of 4 new FDA-approved drugs?
New drugs, namely, Vyvgart, Cytalux, Livtencity, and Besremi approved in 2021 by FDA showed adverse effects in clinical trials....
Are you aware that the nervous system is the key to maximum health?
The nervous system is a complicated mechanism that controls and organizes all bodily functions. It is a collection of...
Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Behind the Mystery
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an uncommon condition that causes tissue damage and lesions in one or more parts...