Iran said on Wednesday that its deaths from the novel coronavirus had surpassed 12,000, with authorities considering reimposing restrictive measures in Tehran to contain a resurgence of the disease. It came a day after the Islamic republic reported its highest single-day fatality count of 200 from the COVID-19 illness. Iran has been battling the Middle East’s deadliest outbreak of the […]
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Gravity can be a real downer when you are trying to grow organs. That’s why experiments in space are so valuable. They have revealed a new perspective into biological sciences, including insights into making human tissues. Gravity influences cellular behavior by impacting how protein and genes interact inside the cells, creating tissue that is polarized, a fundamental step for natural […]
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Has the Netherlands responded well to the coronavirus crisis? Or are we, as Geert Wilders terms it, the “dunce” of Europe? A group of authors including Leiden professor Arjen Boin have analyzed the Dutch approach and come up with valuable lessons for the next pandemic. The book COVID-19. An Analysis of the National Crisis Response reads like an exciting reconstruction. […]
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Now more than ever, it is essential that post-secondary nursing programs train students to deal with real-world scenarios. The sudden onset of COVID-19 has further highlighted the critical role nurses play in our health system. What role can professional actors play in preparing nursing students to handle these demands? At MacEwan University, our nursing science program uses theater graduates to […]
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Primodos was taken by more than a million women in the 1960s and 1970s to check whether they were pregnant. But many believe it caused miscarriages and malformations in hundreds of babies. Primodos was removed from the market in 1977, 10 years after claims of harm first emerged. Its German manufacturer has always denied it caused birth defects. Campaigners who […]
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At a call centre functioning as a coronavirus hotline in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek, the volunteers manning the telephones are under siege. Call centre coordinator Askhat Abdykerimov says he and his team of more than 60 medics and medical students are now fielding at least 3,000 calls per week. “When the call centre first opened, we had plenty of calls of […]
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Coronavirus infected ordinary people, politicians and celebrities – namely, Tom Hanks. The talented star has revealed his “crippling” experience of COVID-19 and warned the world that the “darkness” is still out there. Back in March, Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, had been infected with the deadly virus. Recalling his experience, Tom confessed: “I had body aches – crippling, […]
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Kourtney Kardashian has always been vocal about the benefits of the keto diet. After trying the lifestyle two years ago, and claiming this period as the ‘best shape she has ever been in’, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star recently announced she’s giving it another whirl. View this post on Instagram Don’t call me, I’ll call you. ?: @splashnews A […]
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(HealthDay)—Life in lockdown has led many to overeat and gain weight, a phenomenon referred to as the “COVID-15.” But some small changes can get you back into shape, a weight management specialist suggests. “COVID-19 changed how we eat, what we eat and how we spend our day,” said Dr. Peter Jian, an assistant professor of family and community medicine at […]
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Dementia is an umbrella term for a cluster of symptoms associated with an ongoing brain decline. There are over 200 subtypes of dementia, but the five most common are: Alzheimer’s disease; vascular dementia; dementia with Lewy bodies; frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and mixed dementia. Identifying the specific type of dementia one has can be tricky because there are many overlapping symptoms. […]
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