New metabolism discovered in bacteria
Fig 1. While acetic acid creating bacteria and methanogens are dependent on the transfer of hydrogen in anoxic biotopes, Acetobacterium woodii recycles hydrogen within...
New decision model shapes strategies for dealing with public health emergencies
The timely results of a long-term project help health experts with the allocation of healthcare resourcesSummary The efficient allocation of medical resources can be...
Young people not invincible to virus
Hundreds of millions of
people worldwide kicked off the weekend under a coronavirus lockdown, as the
global death toll accelerated sharply and the World Health Organisation...
Salt Moxibustion – An Ultimate Remedy for Stomach Disorders
DEDICATED TO ALL MY TEACHERS AND MY FAMILYWHAT IS MOXIBUSTION?
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy and treatment that consists of burning dried mugwort...
New urine testing method holds promise for kidney stone sufferers
Simpler test that can be done in doctor's office offers results in 30 minutesSummary An improved urine-testing system for people suffering from kidney stones...
Emotional Freedom Technique – A Tool to Stimulate Energy Points
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WHAT IS THE EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE?
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT) is commonly referred to as tapping or psychological...
A vitamin A analogue may help treat diabetic retinopathy
Summary Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness among the working-age population. A new study reports that...
Vitamin D levels appear to play a role in COVID-19 mortality rates
Patients with severe deficiency are twice as likely to experience major complicationsSummary Researchers analysed patient data from 10 countries. The team found a correlation...
Elastomeric masks provide a more durable, less costly option for health care workers
Summary A cost-effective strategy for health care systems to offset N95 mask shortages due to COVID-19 is to switch to reusable elastomeric respirator masks.Fig...
Plant viruses could be used to prevent and treat human autoimmune diseases
Researchers have taken positive steps towards using plant virus-based particles for the treatment of human autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid...
