A recent study published in Neuron reveals the long-range circuit underlying nociceptive information processing. This work was performed by the researchers from Dr. Sun Yangang’s Lab at the Institute of Neuroscience, Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Pain sensation is critical for organisms to sense the […]
The US on Thursday posted 65,551 new coronavirus cases, a record for a 24-hour period, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The country, the hardest-hit in the world by the pandemic, has a total caseload of more than 3.1 million, with 133,195 deaths. The previous daily record was Tuesday, with more than 60,200 […]
Type 2 diabetes is a condition which causes too much sugar in the blood. It can have devastating consequences if not managed correctly. Following a particular diet has been strongly recommended to help keep blood sugar healthy. What is it? READ MORE Type 2 diabetes: Drink to lower blood sugar When it comes to managing […]
A rare and sometimes fatal inflammatory neurological condition appears to be increasing in prevalence due to the pandemic, according to a new study by British scientists. Researchers found a spike in adults with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a rare condition typically seen in children and that can be triggered by viral infection. The researchers found […]
Examinations in rheumatism In Germany, around 20 million people suffer from a rheumatic disease. According to experts rheumatoid have patients and patients have an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Concerned are therefore advised to have regular checkups. According to an earlier statement by the German society for rheumatology (DGRh) […]
Newly produced spermatozoa within the testis are not fully functional until they mature in the epididymis, a duct that helps to transport and store sperm. Male infertility may arise from lack of communication between the testis and the epididymis and new research has uncovered a mechanism of this communication. Dr. Martin Matzuk at Baylor College […]
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably originated in wild bats that live in caves around Wuhan, China, and may have been passed to a second animal species before infecting people, according to the World Health Organization. Many of the most devastating epidemics of recent decades – including Ebola, avian influenza and HIV/AIDS – were triggered […]
How do you make a mask as effective as the N95 respirators used by healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients? Northeastern researchers sought solutions from materials that are available to the public. https://youtube.com/watch?v=h2t3BLEqyxM%3Fcolor%3Dwhite Source: Read Full Article
COVID-19 has sharply brought into focus the impact of respiratory infectious diseases on humanity. It has also shown that the greatest defense against health crises is government policy that is strongly rooted in science. In an attempt to contain the spread of the disease many governments have implemented policies that prevent physical interaction. This has […]
Water injections for back pain According to a by researchers at the Australian University of Queensland (UQ) ends directed study, sterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with back pain. Dr Nigel Lee from the UQ School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work said in a communication that the injections have previously been […]
