Medicine

Combination Therapy a One-Two Punch to KO Aggressive Brain Cancer

Credit: Unsplash.A recent research investigation revealed that the combination of radiotherapy and a virus designed to target cancer cells proved to be more successful in treating a challenging and fatal type of brain tumor compared to the individual use of either therapy.The National Brain Tumor Society reports that glioblastoma (GB) constitutes slightly more than half,...

Unlocking The Fasting Activity-Benefits In The Human Brain

"What we do frequently becomes easier not because the nature of the task changes, but because our ability to do it increases." Unknown Author.Fasting is a millenary activity. Exercised by several people worldwide. We may assume that all religions around the globe practice a certain kind of fast and that its benefits for the...

Brain Injection of Cultured Neurons: A Potential Cure for Epilepsy

Brain. Credit: Unsplash.Researchers at Neurona Therapeutics, a biotech company based in San Francisco, have achieved a remarkable reduction of over 90 percent in seizures experienced by two epilepsy patients through a brain injection. The patients were administered NRTX-1001, an experimental cell therapy developed by the company. Prior to the treatment, the patients were suffering...

Nanoparticles: Tiny Helpers Slowing Down Multiple Myeloma with RNA

Traditional application of treatment. Credit: CanvasTiny particles called nanoparticles are used to transport special molecules called small interfering RNA (siRNA) to help slow down the progression of a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. These nanoparticles act like delivery vehicles to bring the siRNA to the right place in the body and help...

The Drops That Could Save Your Life

Patients have the potential to self-administer the medication independently within the comfort of their own environment. Credit: Depositphotos.At present, the timely administration of treatment within a few hours of experiencing a stroke is critical for favorable recovery outcomes. However, in the future, this may change with the introduction of newly developed nasal drops, which...

The Potential Antidote to Death Cap Mushroom

Researchers have discovered a hopeful and prospective new remedy for neutralizing the harmful toxins found in the deadly death cap mushroom.A team of Scientists has detected a potential remedy for countering the toxicity of the highly lethal death cap mushroom. By employing CRISPR technology, they discovered that an FDA-approved chemical can effectively neutralize the...

How Amazing Our Brain Is

The brain is a complex organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body. Together, the brain and spinal cord that extends from it make up the central nervous system, or CNS. Credit:https: //www.hopkinsmedicine.org/The Brain has the ability that makes us read, play...

A Healthy Lifestyle, Even On The Go

Eating a wide variety of nutritious foods, including fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and lean protein can help support your overall health. Credit: Pexels.On the planet, we have billions of people. We have come up throughout the years that the main point most readers are longing for about the science behind nutrition is the necessary...

Understanding The Most Common Types of Arthritis

It can be challenging to understand and manage arthritis due to the different types, including those associated with autoimmune conditions and those resulting from degeneration. The treatment approach will differ based on the specific type of arthritis a person has. Credit:https://www.unionleader.com/understanding-the-most-common-types-of-arthritis/article_cad0739c-781f-5cd8-a81c-597077706e04.htmlArthritis is a comprehensive expression that encompasses over 100 distinct subtypes of the condition....

Drinking and Not What´s the Best Way?

Dr. Tadwalkar states that various studies have repeatedly demonstrated the negative effects of alcohol consumption, especially when consumed excessively. Credit: PexelIn the past, it has been suggested that having a glass of wine once in a while could be beneficial for your health. However, recent studies indicate that moderate drinking on an occasional basis...