An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh, report promising results from the largest case series yet of patients treated with bacteriophage therapy for antibiotic-resistant infections. The findings published in the June 9, 2022 online issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Non-tuberculosis Mycobacterium (NTM) infections are increasingly […]

SACRAMENTO — California quiere lograr lo que ningún otro estado ha conseguido: producir su propia marca de insulina genérica para venderla a precios reducidos a personas con diabetes como Sabrina Caudillo. Caudillo dijo que se siente como una “prisionera” de las tres principales compañías farmacéuticas que controlan el precio de la insulina, que sin seguro oscila entre $300 y $400 […]

Nick Cannon has been claiming the spotlight ahead of his eighth child’s birth, whom he is expecting with model girlfriend Bre Tiesi. Since he has been honest about his insecurities raising so many children, the artist recently made headlines after revealing his vasectomy consultation, too. Now it’s time for Abby De La Rosa — DJ, former girlfriend, and father of […]

Heart disease: Doctor explains how to reduce risk in 2021 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Coronary heart disease describes a condition in which your heart’s […]

Dr Zoe explains why mosquitoes are attracted to red We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With the summer season behind the corner, mosquitoes are expected to […]

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In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the association between post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cognitive impairment and kynurenine pathway activation. Study: Post-acute COVID-19 cognitive impairment and decline uniquely associate with kynurenine pathway activation: a longitudinal observational study. Image Credit: jiris/Shutterstock Evidence has suggested that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated […]

MILAN, Italy — The antisense oligonucleotide vupanorsen substantially reduces very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and remnant cholesterol levels in patients with raised lipids despite statin therapy, suggests a subanalysis of TRANSLATE-TIMI 70 that appears to offer more hope than the primary study findings. Vupanorsen targets hepatic angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3), which inhibits enzymes involved in triglyceride and cholesterol metabolism. Earlier […]

Gogglebox: Mica and Marcus discuss her alopecia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The life source of hair follicles is stem cells that sit beneath the […]

IntroductionWhat is Maggot Therapy?Mechanism of ActionAdministration of Maggot TherapyApplications of Maggot TherapyApplication in Diabetic Foot UlcersConclusionReferencesFurther readings Maggot therapy has been used in the field of medicine since ancient times. It was popularized during the world wars due to frequent soldier injuries. Despite the patients’ reluctance in using this therapy, it has been gaining momentum largely due to recent advancements […]