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Importance of Sleep

The scientific study of sleep and its importance has grown rapidly in tandem with an acceptance of the prevalence and impact of poor sleep.

5 Jan 2021

Screen Time and Insomnia

Reports of insomnia have increased, correlating with the population's rapidly increasing screen time as technology progresses,

5 Jan 2021

What are Wireless Brain Sensors?

Wireless brain sensors are devices capable of detecting the pressure inside the brain, brain temperature, pH and brain activity in the form of ‘brain waves’.

4 Jan 2021

Applications of Virtual Reality in Medicine

Virtual reality (VR) is used in healthcare applications including medical training, patient treatment, medical marketing, and education about diseases.

4 Jan 2021

What are Smart Inhalers?

Smart inhalers are inhalers that integrates connectivity with a mobile app, via Bluetooth, for instance.

4 Jan 2021

Recent Advances in Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is called “revolutionary” by many surgeons who value it for its many advantages, both real and potential.

4 Jan 2021

Preventing Medical Errors in Hospitals

Medical errors cause a burden to patients and healthcare providers globally, leading to avoidable suffering, increased illness and increased costs of care.

4 Jan 2021

What is the Role of Autoantibodies in COVID-19?

A recent study indicates that circulating antiphospholipid autoantibodies may be, in part, responsible for the prothrombic effects of COVID-19.

23 Dec 2020

Half-Life and Withdrawal Symptoms of Antidepressants

It is important to thoroughly discuss which antidepressants are best for an individual and compare the reported side effects and withdrawal symptoms.

23 Dec 2020

Ultra-Sensitive Detection of Iron Disorders Using Nanosensors

This article discusses the development of ultrasensitive nanosensors for the detection of iron imbalances.

23 Dec 2020

What is Dracunculiasis?

Dracunculiasis, also referred to as Guinea worm disease, is a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by the Dracunculus medinensis roundworm.

23 Dec 2020

Vitamin D and Cancer

Vitamin D helps release the steroid hormone calcitriol. Research has revealed a close association between calcitriol and a reduced risk of cancer.

23 Dec 2020

What is Bioprinting?

Using similar technology to 3D printing, bioprinting uses a digital file as a blueprint to fabricate biomedical parts that imitate the characteristics of natural tissue.

23 Dec 2020

Causes of Somniloquy (Sleep Talking)

Somniloquy, also known as sleep talking, is a sleep disorder characterized by unconscious or unintentional talk while asleep.

18 Dec 2020

Why do Vaccines need to be Refrigerated?

Vaccines must be stored in specific conditions to avoid degradation, usually defined specifically by the manufacturer.

11 Nov 2020

How are Vaccines Stored?

Vaccines must be stored correctly from the moment they are manufactured until they are ultimately administered, and this is a shared responsibility.

11 Nov 2020

Food Additives Role in Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which gluten ingestion results in damage to the lining of the small intestine.

29 Oct 2020

Protecting Your Mental Health During a Pandemic

During times of global pandemic, anxiety and distress may be increased. This article looks at how to protect your mental health during a pandemic.

29 Oct 2020

Approaches to Treating Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease frequently found in women due to lower peak bone mass and menopausal changes.

29 Oct 2020

Using Pressure Points to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Approximately one-third of UK adults have sleep problems. This article looks at how using pressure points could help you to get a better night's sleep.

29 Oct 2020