A team of researchers from the Spanish Center for Cardiovascular Research has described a cell signal that hinders intercellular communication and may be key to biomedical strategies such as gene therapy, vaccine design or immunotherapy. In particular, the study published in the journal Nature Communications shows a cellular signal that prevents the secretion of nano vesicles,
The committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has completed a detailed scientific examination analyzing scientific evidence on two syndromes, the complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in young women who received the vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV). The results of this review have concluded that it can not
Children living in families with fewer resources have, as ‘compensation’, increased risk of overweight and obesity. Specifically, they are two to three times more likely to be overweight, according to a new study just published by the European Journal of Public Health, and based on nearly 20,000 households. Numerous studies indicate that socioeconomic inequalities influence
A sauna can be used for more than just make us sweat. A study conducted in Finland suggests that men who use it regularly reduce their risk of fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. The team of researchers from the University of Kuopio analyzed the association between the sauna and the risk of sudden cardiac
Each year, bears and other mammals experience a drastic drop in body temperature during hibernation. To conserve resources, within their brains are many connections between neurons-the synapses disappear. Last winter, these animals create new connections and lose memory. It is an exercise of regeneration that haunts many scientists seeking a remedy against the effects of
Man and woman at the genetic level differ by only one pair of sex chromosomes. The woman has two identical chromosomes XX, and the man only one X and Y. The genes are part of many chromosomes and they are responsible for our health. If a woman gets “sick” X chromosome, in most cases, the
Prostatitis is infectious and inflammatory disease of the prostate gland, which appears complex set of symptoms and has a lot of outcomes. Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases. According to various estimates, inflammation of the prostate is seen in 35-65% of men of different ages. And with age, the incidence is increasing.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because of the numerous indications for the use of different age groups of patients are very often present in medicine. Variety of forms and doses, as well as the availability of some form of non-prescription NSAIDs is also the cause of the high popularity among patients. Basic knowledge among doctors and
The basis for the investigation of the symptom of angina pectoris as well as to establish its cause, is the clinical examination (history and physical examination). Between attacks of angina pectoris or even during a crisis, physical examination and electrocardiogram may reveal little or no changes. Certain tests assist in the diagnosis and estimation of
Enterobiasis is the most common type of worm infestations. Pinworm (Enterobius) is thin white worm, living as a parasite in the gut and causing Enterobiasis. Is albendazole good for the treatment of enterobiasis? Definitely yes, because albendazole perfectly kills all kinds of pinworms. The main symptom of enterobiasis Itching in the anal area (usually in