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What is the 'Twindemic'?

The 'Twindemic' refers to the co-occurrence of both the flu and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

21 Dec 2021

Computational biology in rare disease research

Rare diseases affect 6-8% of the world’s population and most people wait several years before they are diagnosed and potentially treated.

16 Dec 2021

Shingles and Stress

Shingles is a painful outbreak of skin lesions caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus along a dermatome (an area of skin supplied by sensory neurons).

21 Dec 2021

What is a Viral Mutation?

This article looks at what we mean when we refer to a viral mutation.

20 Dec 2021

History of Sexual Health

Sexual health is an area of physical and emotional health, related to overall well-being, but also key to some devastating consequences of sexual behavior.

19 Dec 2021

Insight into Expired Medicines

Expired medicines are a common and unpleasant reality of life in today’s developed world, and even in many developed parts of low-income countries.

18 Dec 2021

Peace of Mind: How Yoga Changes the Brain

Research has shown that changes that yoga and meditation has positive effects on the brain.

17 Dec 2021

Are Mental Health Issues Increasing?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health conditions are increasing worldwide.

16 Dec 2021

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches people to identify and be able to respond effectively to mental illness in others.

15 Dec 2021

What is Bernard Soulier Syndrome?

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a rare, genetic blood-clotting illness marked by large platelet cells, thrombocytopenia, and a protracted bleeding period.

14 Dec 2021

What is Barakat Syndrome?

The Barakat syndrome, also known as HDR syndrome, is a clinically variable (heterogeneous) rare genetic condition first identified by Barakat et al. in 1977.

13 Dec 2021

What is Balo’s Disease?

Balo's disease, a rare variant of multiple sclerosis, is a demyelinating disorder of the CNS in which the myelin is destroyed.

12 Dec 2021

Insects in Medicine

Insects have been used as model organisms for many decades, including the fruit fly, the cockroach, and the silkworm.

11 Dec 2021

The Benefits of Nature for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Child and adolescent mental health refer to the social, psychological, and emotional well-being of children and adolescents.

10 Dec 2021

What is Infectious Arthritis?

Infectious arthritis (IA) is a general term that refers to any arthritic condition caused by microorganisms.

9 Dec 2021

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening condition that affects pregnant women shortly before, during, or immediately after labor and delivery.

8 Dec 2021