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Alleviating Effects of Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a debilitating muscle disorder that causes a gradual weakening of the muscles in sufferers worldwide.

14 May 2020

Application of Nanotechnology in the Treatment of Viral Infections

Millions of people are affected by viral diseases. Viral diseases not only cause severe impact on human health but also to socio-economic developments.

13 May 2020

Why are Women More Likely to have Brain Aneurysms Compared to Men?

A brain aneurysm is a diseased or abnormal dilatation of the cerebral arteries at a weak spot. This article looks at why women are more likely to have one.

4 May 2020

The Brain and Schizophrenia

Scientists have long tried to find out what was going wrong in the brains of people with schizophrenia. This article looks at the brain and schizophrenia.

4 May 2020

Regaining Erectile Function after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Many men who have aggressive but localized prostate cancer have to have an RP, where the whole of the prostate gland is removed with the surrounding structures.

4 May 2020

Penicillin Allergy - The Facts

Many people today think they have a penicillin allergy and cannot be treated with this drug family. However, studies show this might not be the case.

4 May 2020

What are the Long-Term Effects of Concussion from Sport?

Sports-related concussions can have a profound impact on affected individuals’ behavior, personality, and mood as well as upon the lives of loved ones.

4 May 2020

Uses of Molecular Motors in Treating Neurological Disorders

Neurological conditions such as motor neuron disease, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, and Huntington’s disease have many overlapping disease mechanisms.

4 May 2020

Identifying Early Symptoms in Parkinson’s

Parkinson's disease is the second most prevalent neurological condition following Alzheimer's disease.

1 May 2020

Gold Nanoparticles Use in Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the top four most common cancers globally. The increased use of testing has led to a greater number of cases requiring treatment.

1 May 2020

Gene Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is estimated to affect 1-2% per 1000 people 60 years or older at any given time.

1 May 2020

Does WiFi Affect the Brain?

There are mixed opinions regarding the effect of WiFi exposure on human health. This article looks at whether WiFi affects the brain.

30 Apr 2020

Brain Differences in Cannabis Users

Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug that has several psychoactive properties. This article looks at the brain differences in users.

30 Apr 2020

Bipolar Disorder and Parkinson’s

A common clinical characteristic of many neurodegenerative diseases is that of depressive disorders amongst other psychiatric disturbances.

30 Apr 2020

Repairing Teeth using Stem Cells

Teeth are one of the vital structures found in humans, helping in the mechanical breakdown of the food. This article looks at repairing teeth using stem cells.

30 Apr 2020

Common Sunscreen Mistakes

Sunscreen is an essential commodity to protect the skin from harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This article looks at common sunscreen mistakes.

29 Apr 2020

Advancements in Epilepsy Treatment

Epilepsy is a disease of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures and affects about 50 million people worldwide.

29 Apr 2020

Identifying Biomarkers for IBS

IBS is the most commonly occurring disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting mostly the large intestine. This article looks at the biomarkers of IBS.

28 Apr 2020

Why Should We Avoid Processed Food?

Poor nutrition is one of the leading causes of health- and economy-related burdens worldwide. This article looks at why we should avoid ultra-processed food.

28 Apr 2020

Where Does Parkinson’s Disease Originate?

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of dopaminergic neurons. This article looks at where Parkinson's originates.

28 Apr 2020