Southeast Asia faces a steady optimism as coronavirus cases continue to soar globally. However, coronavirus might be unknowingly spreading in that region.
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The Apple CEO says iPhones are ‘built everywhere in the world. However, coronavirus is playing down the reliance on China for manufacturing.
Medicine March 2, 2020
The trendy face mask has been unnecessarily overused because of the fear of catching the coronavirus or Covid-19 and now that it has become overhyped, medical professionals and people who actually need the masks are suffering.
Medicine March 2, 2020
It has been over two weeks since Princess Diamond was under quarantine. Strategies and decisions are now in question since it culminated in more infected patients, four times more than any infected areas in China. Find out more here.
Medicine February 29, 2020
A new type of medicine is now being studied to become the 'most promising candidate' to cure the widespread Coronavirus disease. Meanwhile, as a way to curb fake news about this COVID-19 vaccine, Facebook and other giants will soon ban news of other vaccine claims.
Medicine February 26, 2020
Scientists have now developed a new method in slowly trying to reduced tumor size without attacking normal organs and tissues. This is by using flashing LED blue lights. Find out more here.
Medicine February 24, 2020
Instagram tells people to rely on credible sources on coronavirus information as fame-hungry Instagram influencers are using the outbreak for clout.
Medicine February 12, 2020
AI is speeding up the process of drug research
Medicine February 12, 2020
As the debate about vaccination continues to arise, a 4-year old child in Colorado died after his mom was urged by anti-vaxxers in Facebook not to vaccinate her son due to health issues.
Medicine February 7, 2020
With the rising number of Coronavirus victims and death tolls around the globe, these Australian scientists made a successful discovery of re-creating and developing its own version of the disease. Which leads to a massive advantage to create a Coronavirus vaccine that may cure its thousand victims.
Medicine January 31, 2020
It's a first in the USA.
Medicine December 4, 2019
A growing number of men have been diagnosed with anal cancer in the United States—and most are linked to HPV.
Medicine November 22, 2019
An experimental treatment in China used the gene-editing tool CRISPR to treat a man with HIV and leukemia. Researchers did not find unintentional genetic alterations associated with gene therapies.
Medicine September 14, 2019
Researchers used CRISPR to create smart materials that change their form on command. They designed hydrogels that can deliver cancer drugs that will be released in the presence of a tumor or antibiotics for an infection.
Medicine August 24, 2019
Baqsimi is a nasal powder used to treat a severe hypoglycemia episode among patients who have diabetes. The drug is the first and only glucagon approved by the FDA to be administered nasally.
Medicine July 26, 2019
Sterile female mosquitoes and infertile male mosquitoes will not produce any offspring. This new sterile insect technique was successfully used to drastically reduce the female population of disease-carrying mosquitoes in Guangzhou, China.
Medicine July 18, 2019
A new drug for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women has been approved by the U.S. FDA. HSDD is a female sexual desire disorder that has been recognized as a medical condition since the 1970s.
Medicine June 23, 2019
Are fecal transplants completely safe? The U.S. FDA warns of the possible risks after a patient died from being infected by superbugs from the donor.
Medicine June 15, 2019
PrEP, a treatment that prevents the transmission of HIV, has received an 'A' recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This means that insurance will soon cover medicine for high-risk individuals at no cost.
Medicine June 13, 2019
Researchers found a new pocket in a broad class of viruses that cause some of the common infections that afflict humans. This might lead to the development of new antiviral drugs.
Medicine June 13, 2019
An experimental drug was able to slow down the progression of type 1 diabetes, an inherited disease, among high-risk patients in a small clinical trial. This is the first to show that type 1 diabetes can be delayed.
Medicine June 11, 2019
Clinical trials featuring Novartis' Kisqali revealed the potential of the drug to extend the life of breast cancer patients. Results showed that when Kisqali was used along with hormone therapy, it could increase survival rates by 70.2 percent.
Medicine June 4, 2019
A multi-organizational study has identified a potential of certain antidepressants to inhibit the spread of infections. The class of drug known as FIASMAs can target an enzyme in cells needed by pathogens to survive within their host's body.
Medicine June 2, 2019
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in UK has warned against prolonged use of antidepressants and the resulting withdrawal symptoms when coming off medication. It also recommended a range of actions to promote the optimal use and management of antidepressants.
Medicine May 30, 2019
Researchers in Chicago have observed how long-term antibiotic treatment may affect the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms in rodents. Results showed that the therapy can help limit the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
Medicine May 28, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Zolgensma in treating a rare genetic disease in infants. At a one-time treatment, Zolgensma costs at least $2.1 million.
Medicine May 25, 2019
Aspirin can do more harm than good in patients who do not have a history of heart disease. New research has found that this common medication could actually lead to bleeding in the skull.
Medicine May 14, 2019
A study in London reiterated that penis extension and penis enlargement procedures mostly don't work and are ineffective. Researchers said such procedures carry risks such as penile deformity and erectile dysfunction.
Medicine May 12, 2019
A popular diabetes drug is found linked to a flesh-eating infection known as Fournier gangrene. This disease is a rare but life-threatening infection that kills skin tissue in the genital or anal area.
Medicine May 10, 2019
American drug maker Gilead Sciences is donating up to 2.4 million bottles of Truvada to the CDC each year until at least 2025. This will allow 200,000 more people to have access to the life-saving drug.
Medicine May 10, 2019
A Viagra-like erectile dysfunction drug may be effective in treating the damage caused by heart failure, a new study revealed. Researchers tested out the Viagra-like drug on sheep and got promising results.
Medicine May 2, 2019
Scientists found that a new medication may improve social skills of patients with autism. Two new studies showed that targeting vasopressin is a safe and effective way to enhance empathy, communication, and adaptive behaviors for both adult and pediatric patients.
Medicine May 2, 2019
Research showed that cannabidiol-based Epidiolex is effective in significantly reducing seizures in hard-to-treat epilepsy. Patients above two years old with Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome had 50 percent drop in seizure frequency.
Medicine May 5, 2019
Chronic fatigue syndrome is often labeled as an imaginary condition, but a new blood test may finally provide scientific proof the disease exists. The test accurately flagged people with CFS in a pilot study.
Medicine April 29, 2019
Opioid painkillers in the United States will add a warning that highlights the risk of life-threatening addictions that come with taking the drug. In England and Wales, the rate of an opioid prescription rose by 60 percent in the past decade.
Medicine April 30, 2019
A bacteria carrying the SW1 virus could attack and kill other bacteria for a food source. However, in order to harness the virus, the bacteria also have to use a virus fossil that it obtained millions of years ago.
Medicine April 26, 2019
Six of 1,000 women who use antibiotics for at least two months would develop cardiovascular disease. Use of antibiotics can destroy the beneficial gut bacteria and increase prevalence of disease-causing microorganisms.
Medicine April 26, 2019
A pacemaker that can operate using energy generated from heartbeat was tested on pigs. This new study can chart new horizons for the future of implantable medical electronic devices.
Medicine April 26, 2019
An anti-Malaria vaccine has finally been developed after three decades of study. It has the most extensive clinical study to date with a $1 million budget.
Medicine April 24, 2019
When a baby's head began growing at a rapid rate, doctors scanned his brain and found a tumor with fully formed teeth inside. It's the first time teeth has been found in this type of tumor.
Medicine April 23, 2019
Researchers found that lower levels of amino acid leucine in the body can suppress drug resistance to tamoxifen among ER-positive breast cancer patients. Fortunately, leucine is not naturally produced in the body and are only sourced from animal meats.
Medicine April 23, 2019
Torrent Pharmaceuticals has issued its fourth losartan recall since December after potentially carcinogenic impurities have been found in the high blood pressure medication. The FDA is advising patients to consult with pharmacists and physicians for alternatives.
Medicine April 20, 2019
Three-month-old Ja'bari Gray was born without most of his skin, and doctors still can't confirm why. Now, medical experts say genetic testing may be the key.
Medicine April 18, 2019
A team of researchers believes that arsenic-based antibiotic could combat the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that affects 2 million people in the United States every year. The new antibiotic has been tested effective against multiple types of bacteria.
Medicine April 18, 2019
A new study says statins are only successful on one of two patients prescribed the medication. However, experts warn that there could be many reasons for this.
Medicine April 17, 2019
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