HistoryCauses and symptomsEpidemiologyCase reports Diagnosis and treatment References Further reading Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS) is a rare, multisystemic, neutral lipid storage disease (NLSD) where the triglyceride accumulates in the leukocytes and other organs. Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock.com First described by Dorfman in 1974, the syndrome follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. It is caused by a mutation in the […]
Scientists have linked cilia found on cell surfaces with mechanisms for aging, and they’re hoping to help people live longer healthier lives. Nearly every cell in our body has hair-like structures on their surfaces known as cilia. These tiny, thread-like organelles perform tasks akin to those of an antenna, detecting the flow and composition of […]
A Heart Foundation pilot program that recalls at-risk Australians via a text message from their GP clinic, is being seen as a potential lifesaver. The Heart Health Check (HHC) Recall pilot study was rolled out in more than 200 GP clinics across the country, where about 42,000 at-risk Australian patients received an invitation from their […]
In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, a group of researchers investigated and controlled the outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) infections linked to a specific batch of piercing aftercare solutions in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, using genomic sequencing and reviewing associated manufacturing standards. Study: Community Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections Associated […]
Fei Xie,LinLin Zhou,Qiang Hu,LingYun Zeng,YanYan Wei,XiaoChen Tang,YuQing Gao,YeGang Hu,LiHua Xu,Tao Chen,HaiChun Liu,JiJun Wang,Zheng Lu,YingYao Chen,TianHong Zhang Fei Xie School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Psychological Evaluation and Intervention, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Psychotic Disorders, Shanghai 200030, China. […]
In a recent study published in the journal Immunity & Ageing, a group of researchers investigated the impact of short-term intensive fasting (STIF) on the immune function of red blood cells (RBCs) and their capacity to combat infectious pathogens, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Short-term intensive fasting enhances the immune function […]
Zhongqiu Lin,Yanmei Chen,Zhiwen Xiao,Wenlong Xu,Guojun Chen,Chixiong Huang,Weijing Feng,Zhiquan Xie,Wangjun Liao,Yulin Liao,Jianping Bin,Li Feng,Shifei Wang Zhongqiu Lin Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and Microcirculation Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Geriatrics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou, China; Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Organ […]
Home Health Asthma In Kids: 7 Parental Tips to Prevent Lungs Infection During Weather Change The increased humidity, allergens, and respiratory infections during weather change can trigger asthma symptoms in kids. For this growing concern, we share with you a mini guide to prevent asthma in kids. As the monsoon season rolls in, it brings […]
Fall may be the season of pumpkin patches and hayrides, but it’s also the time when cases of influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus typically climb. The start of the school season and drop in temperature tend to drive larger groups of people indoors, making it easier to spread respiratory infections. Last year, as cases […]
Introduction Anemia is the most common hematologic abnormality identified in children and remains a major global public health problem, in both developed and developing countries. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that the global prevalence of anemia in children aged 6 to 59 months was 39.8%, equivalent to 269 million children, with the […]