Introduction Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic, immune-mediated, multifactorial inflammatory disease affecting the hair sebaceous gland units,1–3 which is one of the most common skin disorder afflicting adolescents worldwide.4,5 Isotretinoin (ISO) is a powerful vitamin A derivative, and it is the only possible treatment for permanent remission of acne. Its action mechanism is to normalize […]
New research has uncovered more about the anti-cancer properties of mannose, a sugar known to inhibit cancer cell growth. This study suggests mannose could enhance cancer treatment without side effects. A new study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar. A study reveals new insights about mannose, a sugar with anti-cancer properties. The research […]
By Dr Padma Preetha N Heart disease continues to be a significant global health concern, demanding timely detection and intervention. While the eyes may appear to be unrelated to heart health, recent research has unveiled an intriguing link between the two. Certain observable changes in the eyes can provide valuable insights into potential underlying heart […]
India registered 34 new COVID-19 infections in a day while active cases increased to 1,453 from 1,441 a day ago, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on July 18. The death toll was at 5,31,915, the data updated at 8 a.m. stated. The tally of cases has been recorded at 4.49 crore while the […]
Blood tests have the possibility of providing us with detailed analysis of our health and are since long well established in the healthcare system. They can provide information about infections and your genetic composition, give insights into the functioning of certain organs, screen for certain genetic conditions, and much more. However, it requires pricking your […]
ByParmita Uniyal Jul 18, 2023 11:39 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Celebrate and rejoice while it rains but do not forget to follow these essential dietary dos and don’ts that could prevent risk of gut infections in monsoon. Street foods be it pakora, samosa or chaat are much in demand in monsoon. The sudden […]
The government is releasing thousands of illegal immigrant children with latent tuberculosis infections into American communities without assurances of treatment. Nearly 2,500 children with latent infections were released into 44 states over the past year, according to a court-ordered report on how the Health and Human Services Department is treating the children. About 126,000 total […]
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez meets some children who are cancer patients at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center in Quezon City. MANILA, Philippines — Concerns raised by cancer patients in a town hall meeting like the need for additional financial aid and possible shelters to mitigate distance to hospitals will be addressed by the 19th […]
Researchers have used machine learning to assess bone density scans for calcification in the aorta, the body’s main artery. They say their method could be used to predict future cardiovascular and other disease, even before symptoms appear. Just as calcification, or the deposit of calcium, on the inner wall of blood vessels in the heart […]
Cancer, a dreaded disease that affects millions worldwide, has a greater chance of successful treatment and improved patient outcomes when diagnosed at an early stage. And this duo is working on a novel spectroscopy-based tool that has the potential to transform the landscape of early cancer detection. Recognising the potential of their work, the two — […]