Vaccines must be stored in specific conditions to avoid degradation, usually defined specifically by the manufacturer. Across the stages of manufacture, distribution, storage, and ultimately administration, these conditions must be adhered to, and this process is known as the cold chain. Image Credit: Anukool Manoton/Shutterstock.com Should the cold chain be broken at any point during transport or storage, via exposure […]
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The neocortex, meaning ‘new bark’ in Latin, is thought by evolutionists to be the newest addition to the mammalian brain. It is responsible for a variety of higher-order brain functions, including: Cognition Sensory perception Spatial reasoning Language Semantic memory Motor commands Image Credit: Yurchanka Siarhei / Shutterstock Structure of the Neocortex The neocortex makes up the greater area of the […]
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Adequate sleep is vital for good health; unfortunately, not many people relate to this feeling. Amidst the growing workload and late-night culture, the importance of proper sleep is often side-lined. This issue is much relevant in the current pandemic when people are working from home. Image Credit: werachai naknual / Shutterstock.com Insomnia and its consequences Insomnia is a condition in […]
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Many chronic or lifestyle diseases occur without any of the traditional risk factors, precluding the possibility of preventive intervention. The use of proteomic biomarkers is therefore urgently needed to complement and enhance the information available by conventional risk stratification. Blood tests are the most common type of biological tests used in clinical practice and laboratory testing. They are based upon […]
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What is the Keto Diet? The keto diet is a low carbohydrate, high fat diet. Low carbohydrate and moderate protein intake results in the production of small molecules known as “ketones”. These ketones are used for energy when the body does not produce enough glucose (blood sugar). During a keto diet, the body runs on fat and therefore burns fat […]
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by impaired social interactions and communications in different settings/multiple contexts. In addition to classical symptoms such as behavioural disturbances, delay in learning to speak, inappropriate social interaction, obsession over particular objects or foods, lack of eye contact, and language comprehension issues, there may also be sleep disturbances in ASD. […]
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High protein diets are becoming increasingly popular in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are many natural sources of protein for those who do not wish to take supplements, which can suit most dietary requirements. nadianb | Shutterstock Why is dietary protein important? Amino acids are nitrogenous compounds which serve to build the key structural components of muscle and tissue in […]
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People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), commonly termed bowel cancer. The reasons for IBD-associated colorectal cancer are not known. For the past decade, the incidence of CRC has been decreasing in the Western World, but in Asian countries, it has been on the rise. The incidence of IBD in these countries […]
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Balanitis is a condition in which the head of the penis becomes swollen and sore. It is a fairly common condition that is estimated to affect around 3 to 11% of men during their lives. Image Credit: HENADZI PECHAN/Shutterstock.com Causes of Balanitis There are several causes for balanitis, and some conditions may cause and coexist with balanitis. Non-specific dermatitis Non-specific […]
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Skip to: What is coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? What is influenza? Difference between flu and coronavirus disease As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ravages across the globe, information about the condition is becoming more widely available, thanks to the efforts of various institutions, governments, and scientists from around the world. Within just a month, scientists identified the virus causing pneumonia-like illness, affecting […]
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