IntroductionThe history of adaptogensThe adaptogen conceptNotable adaptogensCautionsReferencesFurther reading An adaptogen is a non-toxic substance that is believed to heighten the ability of the human body to resist the effects of stress and restore or support normal physiological functioning. They are thought to improve the range of capabilities through structure-functional adaptation. Image Credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock The history of adaptogens Adaptogens have […]

Timothy J. Ley, MD, the Lewis T. and Rosalind B. Apple Professor of Medicine, has been honored by the American Society of Hematology with the Henry Stratton Medal, awarded annually to one basic scientist and one clinical or translational researcher who have made outstanding contributions to hematology. He is being recognized for leading the effort to sequence the first human […]

What are implantable medical devices?Common examples of implantable medical devicesLeading manufacturers of implantable medical deviceReferences Further reading  Implantable medical devices are introduced into the human body through surgery or other medical interventions to serve specific functions. The most common examples of implantable medical devices include artificial joints, breast implants, cochlear implants, intraocular lenses, pacemakers, other cardiac implants, and intrauterine contraceptive devices. […]

IntroductionHistory of respiratory diseasesForms of respiratory diseasesImpact of COVID-19What approaches are there to restore our respiratory system back to normal?The future of respiratory diseasesThe emergence of pulmonary fibrosisCOVID-19 as a system diseaseReferencesFurther reading Until recently, COVID-19 seemed to be a harmless pathogen of minor outbreaks of unremarkable and mild acute respiratory (or intestinal) diseases. At the same time, many similar […]

IntroductionClassification of Sperm-Sorting Techniques     Motility-based     Morphology-based     Surface chemistry-based     Sex SortingConclusionReferences With the entry of women into public life and the workforce, many have postponed reproduction to the latter part of their reproductive years. This has led to the increasing use of assisted reproduction technologies (ART) to help women conceive. These methods, being cumbersome, time-consuming, and expensive, […]

Key breath metabolitesCommon techniques associated with breath analysisCollection and analysis of stored breath samplesDiagnosis of disease using volatile biomarkersCommercial production of breath analyzers for disease detectionReferences Further reading Breath is an important matrix for analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are generated within the body. These compounds travel through the blood in the body, reach the alveolar interface, and are ultimately […]

IntroductionWhat is Urbanization?Urbanization and Nutritional HealthPollution, Urbanization, and Human HealthUrbanization and Vector-Borne DiseaseUrbanization and Chronic Health: An Example From TanzaniaReferences The most predominant health problems associated with urbanization are poor nutrition, pollution-related health conditions, the emergence of infectious diseases, inadequate sanitation, and housing conditions, resulting in adverse health outcomes. These impact an individual's quality of life while also compromising public […]

IntroductionHistoryCause and symptomsEpidemiologyCase reportsDiagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading Ivemark syndrome (IS) is a very rare embryological condition affecting multiple organs of the body. It is also known as right atrial isomerism. The exact cause of Ivemark syndrome has not yet been discovered. It is frequently linked to cardiac and other organ problems, which are the most common causes of mortality in […]

IntroductionCauses and symptomsEpidemiologyDiagnosisTreatment and managementReferencesFurther reading Zellweger spectrum disorders (ZSDs) are a group of rare genetic diseases marked by a lack of functional peroxisomes caused by mutations in various PEX genes. Zellweger spectrum diseases are a subset of peroxisome biogenesis disorders that span a clinical spectrum of severity from severe to lesser phenotypes. Several metabolite abnormalities are commonly found in […]

IntroductionWhat is Health Technology?A History of Health Technology and its AdvantagesHealth Technology in ChinaHealth Technology: Leveraging Blockchain in the USATelehealth Technology in GermanyThe Future of Healthcare TechnologyReferences Health technologies can support the implementation o effective national health and care systems. These are defined as data-enabled infrastructure that supports policy and planning. In addition, they can inform effective public health and […]