Often a common condition for vegetarians and vegans, severe vitamin B12 deficiency can result in serious complications if undiagnosed or untreated. Vitamin B12 is vital for appropriate red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA and RNA synthesis. Vitamin B12 […]
Glucose measurements are among the most important analysis in clinical chemistry. Glucose concentrations can be determined with automated analyzers in medical laboratories or with point-of-care glucometers which are widely known from self-testing. This work evaluates glucose measurements of over 130,000 […]
Buprenorphine, the medication used to treat addiction to opioids is gaining increasing popularity for both maintenance treatment of opioid dependence and treatment of chronic non-cancer related pain. It is now being offered as an alternative to pure opioids which have […]
Every October, a few hundred scientists will lose sleep, hoping to get a telephone call from the Swedish Academy, announcing they have reached the pinnacle of scientific achievement: the Nobel Prize. Does this coveted prize benefit society and encourage innovation […]
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 now researched 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 now provided clear guidance for best […]
