The daily use of a pill such as Truvada has been a mainstay of the fight against HIV infections for over a decade. This kind of preventive medication, called pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has demonstrated impressive efficacy in clinical trials, with up to 99% success rate in preventing new HIV infections that are contracted through...
In comparison to the traditional MRI method, a new tracing agent for PET/CT imaging provides better accuracy in determining the extent of prostate cancer, as shown by a recent study by researchers at the University of Alberta. This is especially true for intermediate- and high-risk cases. This ground-breaking study, which highlights the important developments in...
Since osteoporosis usually goes undetected until a fracture happens, it is sometimes referred to as an unseen disease. Because there are no visible signs of the internal degradation occurring, the slow weakening of bones remains unnoticed. Nahid J. Rianon, MD, a geriatrician at UT Physicians Center for Healthy Aging – Bellaire Station, explained that although...
Introduction: Ketamine has shown promise as a treatment for severe depression, despite its initial reputation as a party drug and horse tranquilizer. Although ketamine is often given intravenously in a clinical environment, new developments indicate that a slow-release pill may increase accessibility to this medication and lessen unpleasant side effects. This discovery may be revolutionary...
According to a study published in The Lancet Global Health, there are serious health hazards associated with the roughly 50% of adult Indians who do not exercise. According to the report, there was a notable increase in inactivity between 2000 and 2022, with women being more affected than males. City doctors blame bad diets and...
Health experts are growing increasingly concerned about the possibility of a “super-spreader event” as France gets ready to welcome millions of tourists this summer. Mark Booth, a senior lecturer in parasite epidemiology at Newcastle University, is one prominent figure who has raised concerns about the impending Paris Olympics. There is a serious chance that the...
On Tuesday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) declared the commencement of two noteworthy clinical trials that are intended to assess the efficacy and safety of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication among marginalized demographic groups. This effort, which focuses on groups like women and intravenous drug users that have previously been underrepresented in clinical...
On May 23, 2024, genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes were released in Djibouti, East Africa, as part of a ground-breaking initiative to fight malaria. This important event, which took place in the Djiboutian city suburb of Ambouli, is the result of a cooperative pilot project between Oxitec Ltd., the Djibouti government, and the well-known non-governmental organization...
Expert Advice On How To Cure Bacterial Vaginosis Overview of Bacterial VaginosisThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects over 21 million women in the US each year and is a common vaginal illness. When the good and bad bacteria in the vagina are out of balance, this disease...
Consider the following situation: Standing at the seafood counter, you are surrounded by an assortment of fresh fish, all of which are dazzling and enticing to look at. The purpose of your visit is to select the healthiest option for tonight’s dinner. The scent of the sea fills the air, and your thoughts wander to...