An overview of alcohol useHealth effects of alcohol consumptionImpacts on Men’s reproductive healthImpacts on Women’s reproductive healthReferencesFurther reading Although excessive alcohol use is most commonly associated with liver toxicity, it may also increase the risk of various other diseases. Image Credit: The img/Shutterstock.com Since men are often more likely to drink excessively, much research has been conducted to understand better […]

IntroductionMechanical contraceptionCopper intrauterine device (Cu-T IUD)Hormonal ContraceptionConclusionsReferencesFurther reading The human host harbors trillions of microbes on the external and internal body surfaces. Most of these microbes enjoy symbiotic relationships with the human body, though a few are potentially pathogenic. In females, the vagina harbors its own distinctive community. The gene pool formed by all the communities that form the microbiota of […]

Wang Lab Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new imaging method to produce detailed 3D maps of uterine contractions in real time. The technology could help define the progression of healthy labor and identify when problems may be developing, such as in preterm labor or labor arrest. Shown is a video clip of […]

Treatment for Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma FDA Accepts for Priority Review ADX-2191 New Drug Application for the Treatment of Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma “The FDA’s decision to grant Priority Review with a PDUFA date four months from NDA acceptance underscores the significant need for an FDA-approved treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, a rare but potentially fatal cancer,” stated Todd C. Brady, M.D., […]

Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, explores the “vast, mysterious world” of the gut microbiome to develop innovative therapies for treating childhood malnutrition and restoring kids’ healthy growth. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, Gordon, who is the director of the Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, received the 2022 Dr. Paul […]

Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD, the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor in the John F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, has received the 2023 Ernst H. Bárány Prize from the International Society for Eye Research. The award, which is given every two years, is presented to a distinguished scientist who has made outstanding contributions in research that […]

Eight physician-scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been elected members of the newest class of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. They are being recognized for their original, creative and independent investigations in the clinical or allied sciences of medicine. The new members, who will be inducted April 21, are Megan T. Baldridge, MD, PhD; […]

IntroductionMedical historyPhysical examinationClinical testsReferencesFurther reading Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is described as recurrent or chronic pain in the upper abdomen, accompanied by difficulty digesting food. It is commonly caused by stomach ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux. It presents symptoms such as nausea, pain, or burning in the upper abdomen, discomfort after eating, and early satiety during eating. Image Credit: Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock Medical […]

Anti-abortion advocates are pressing for expanded abortion bans and tighter restrictions since the Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion. But with the debate mostly deadlocked in Washington, the focus is shifting to states convening their first full legislative sessions since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Although some state GOP lawmakers have filed bills to ban abortion pills or […]

Implicit memoryExplicit memoryWhat is the difference between implicit and explicit memory?What influences implicit and explicit memory?References Further reading  Implicit and explicit memory are both types of long-term memory. The information we store or remember unconsciously is called implicit memory, while the information we memorize consciously is known as explicit memory. Image Credit: GoodStudio/Shutterstock.com Implicit and explicit memory each play a very […]