The human body is constantly exposed to various forms of stress. Oxidative stress is a kind of chemical stress that is present in living organisms due to exposure to an increased quantity of potentially harmful agents called reactive oxygen species. […]
Acute pain episodes associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) are very difficult to manage effectively. Opioid tolerance and side effects have been major roadblocks in the ability to provide these patients with adequate pain relief. Lower doses of ketamine can […]
Pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) is a novel technique to deliver chemotherapy for peritoneal involvement named carcinomatosis – the wide spread of cancer in the body. By Marc Pocard The concept of the pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) technique is […]
Vitamin D deficiency in childhood is a re-emerging public health problem in developed countries. In addition to skeletal consequences, the vitamin deficiency is involved in the development of serious health extra-skeletal problems in childhood. Scientists have researched the available evidence […]
Gynecological tumors are widespread diseases in developed countries. In the last decades, many studies have raised concern about a possible link between cancer and type 2 diabetes (T2D). In the light of current knowledge, are women with T2D at increased […]
Healthcare practitioners working in blood sciences perform blood and other bodily fluids testing. Whether an order of draw is still required has been an ongoing debate within the profession. By reviewing evidence, researchers have provided clear guidance for best practice […]
Not every person with obesity goes on to develop metabolic diseases, just as there are slim people who suffer from hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia. Scientists are baffled as to why this occurs and have researched the role fat cells play […]
While innovation in surgery has been driven by advances in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and engineering, future progress in surgery will be driven by how data is used. Surgical Data Science (SDS) brings together engineering to capture this data and techniques […]
Automation has become a central part of our lives. Robots mow our lawns and some are even able to conduct complex tasks such as cooking. Modern laboratories are also operated with robots and conveyor belts which connect analyzers allowing just […]
Tests for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as endoscopy or colonoscopy are invasive, time-consuming and can be expensive. The fecal marker Calprotectin has emerged as a non-invasive and efficient diagnostic tool that detects and monitors intestinal inflammation and disease activity […]
