Monthly Archives: October 2023

Blood

What We’re Reading: Alzheimer Blood Tests; Year-Long Adderall Shortage; Type 2 Diabetes Management

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12
Oct

Blood Tests for Widespread Alzheimer Diagnosis Likely by 2023 A blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer disease may become available to the public in the very near future, as experts predict its availability in 2023, according to Reuters. This groundbreaking development offers a less invasive and more accessible means of detecting Alzheimer disease, potentially leading to […]

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Infection

How antibodies offer protection against an infection with HIV

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12
Oct

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/how-antibodies-offer-p.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/how-antibodies-offer-p.jpg" data-sub-html="Credit: Cell Reports Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101201″> Credit: Cell Reports Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101201 A team of researchers investigating the transmission of HIV have discovered that HIV antibodies provide sterilizing immunity by inhibiting the infection of the first cell. The research is published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. “HIV is a […]

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Infection

Charting a future of infectious diseases care with artificial intelligence

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12
Oct

Microphone voice speaker in seminar classroom, lecture hall or conference meeting: © Mongkol-stock.adobe.com At the opening plenary of IDWeek 2023, Isaac “Zak” Kohane, MD, PhD, the inaugural chair of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Biomedical Informatics, engaged infectious diseases experts by discussing the potential of medical AI while also highlighting its challenges. Kohane, a physician-scientist […]

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Health Benefits, Health Care

What Is the Candida Diet?

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12
Oct

This low-carbohydrate, anti-inflammatory diet supports gut health and may help prevent yeast infections. In the realm of dietary approaches, the candida diet stands as a low-carbohydrate, anti-inflammatory regimen designed to mitigate the risk of yeast infections by curbing the overgrowth of Candida, a type of yeast commonly inhabiting the human body. This article endeavors to […]

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Chronic, Disorder, Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of Vitiligo

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12
Oct

Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin condition characterized by the loss of pigmentation in patches of skin, leading to areas that are either lightened or completely devoid of color. This condition arises when the body’s immune system mistakenly targets and attacks melanocytes, the skin cells responsible for producing pigment. As a result, the affected skin gradually […]

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Chronic, Disorder, Insight

Winnie Harlow Shared What It’s Like Living With Vitiligo

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12
Oct

Harlow was the first person with vitiligo to walk the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In 2018, the fashion world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Winnie Harlow, a stunning fashion model with vitiligo, graced the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. This momentous occasion marked a significant step towards inclusivity and diversity […]

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Health Benefits, Infection, Medical Care, Medications, Menstruation, Reproductive

Do Probiotics Help With Yeast Infections?

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12
Oct

Probiotics may help restore balance in the vagina to treat and prevent yeast infections. Yeast infections are a prevalent vaginal health issue, affecting approximately 75 out of every 100 females at some point in their lives. These infections occur when there is an overgrowth of Candida, a type of yeast, in the vaginal area. The […]

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Health Benefits, Infection, Menstruation, Reproductive

Can You Use Yogurt for a Yeast Infection?

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12
Oct

Yogurt may be good for promoting a healthy microbiota but not so good for treating yeast infections. Here’s what makes yogurt inferior to antifungals. Vaginal yeast infections, also known as vaginal candidiasis, are a common concern for many women. These infections occur when there is an overgrowth of the microscopic fungus Candida in the vaginal […]

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COVID-19, Insight

A 25-Year-Old Died of COVID-19 Two Days Before His Vaccine Appointment

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12
Oct

The heart-wrenching tale of the Vidales family from California serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of COVID-19. The loss of three generations of family members to this relentless virus is a tragic testament to its indiscriminate nature and the importance of vaccination. In the wake of their profound grief, the surviving members […]

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