Category Health Science
Procalcitonin (ProCT) has emerged as a potential marker for infection in critically ill patients. In a recent prospective observational study conducted in the medicosurgical department of an intensive care unit (ICU) with 111 infected and 79 noninfected patients, researchers aimed… Continue Reading →
Anticonvulsant drugs have revolutionized the treatment of epilepsy, providing relief and improved quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide. However, the search for more effective and safer options for this chronic condition remains an ongoing endeavor. In a remarkable… Continue Reading →
Psychotropic drugs have long been recognized as a crucial tool in the management of behavior disorders. In a recent study conducted in 2023, researchers investigated the efficacy of psychopharmaceuticals, namely promazine and levomepromazine, for the treatment of abnormal behavior in… Continue Reading →
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has brought the scientific community together in a race to understand the virus and develop effective therapeutic strategies. One key aspect of this research involves identifying the molecules… Continue Reading →
Introduction In a groundbreaking research article published in Advanced Healthcare Materials in 2023, Lu Liu, Chen-Xi Zheng, Na Zhao, and their colleagues from the lab of Bing-Dong Sui, Yan Jin, and Fang Jin present an exciting discovery that could revolutionize… Continue Reading →
Acrylic bone cement is a commonly used material in cemented arthroplasties, particularly in joint replacement surgeries. However, the commercially available plain acrylic bone cement brands used in these procedures have several drawbacks that limit their effectiveness. These drawbacks include high… Continue Reading →
Introduction Chemotherapy is a vital treatment for cancer patients, but it often comes with the unwanted side effects of nausea and vomiting. These symptoms can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life and may even lead to treatment delays or… Continue Reading →
In the field of mental health, drug addiction, and alcoholism, there is a pressing need for integrated treatment approaches that can effectively address the complex challenges faced by individuals with dual diagnoses. Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of mental… Continue Reading →
Diaphyseal bone growth, referring to the growth and development of the long bone’s cylindrical shaft known as the diaphysis, is a complex phenomenon that is profoundly influenced by mechanical loading experienced by the bone in vivo. In an intriguing research… Continue Reading →