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In Ghana, Indigenous Medicines Work In Fighting Against Three Neglected Tropical Diseases
In a paper published in the journal, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, researchers from the University of Ghana identified traditional Ghanaian medicines that worked in the lab in treating three neglected tropical diseases.
Could Invasive Mosquito Populations Pose Risk For Zika Virus Outbreaks?
A new study finds that despite the low-risk that Asian tiger mosquitoes pose for the Zika virus, active surveillance and eradication programs should be implemented in territories occupied by them to prevent major outbreaks.
How Mutations In Malaria Parasite Might Affect Pregnant Women & Children The Most
Researchers discovered how new forms of gene amplification within the genome of this parasite could potentially enhance resistance to the SP preventative treatment for malaria. The researchers warn this may encourage the evolution of new resistant stra…
Why There Is Limited Support For Anti-Addiction Vaccines Despite The Epidemic Of Opioid Overdoses
In a recent paper published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, Thomas R. Kosten, from the Department of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, delved into the six factors that have led to very limited support for antiaddiction vaccines.
Covid-19: Nine Out Of Ten Cases Went Undetected In France From May To June
While the country is currently grappling with the threat of the new coronavirus variant, a recent study’s findings indicate that around 90,000 symptomatic infections, that corresponds to 9 out 10 cases, were not detected by the surveillance system.
How To Prevent A Relapse Of Clinical Depression
A recent study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that starting with pharmacotherapy or medications prescribed for clinical depression followed by psychotherapy has been associated with a reduced risk of relapse and recurrence in major depr…
Fear Of Covid-19 Might Make Cancer Survivors Less Likely To Enroll In Clinical Trials: Study
The reasons for the cancer survivors who were less likely to enroll for clinical trials was the fear of increased COVID-19 exposure or having difficulties in accessing health care during the pandemic.
Prenatal Valproate Exposure May Cause 3-Fold Increase In Risk Of Intellectual Disability & Developmental Delay
Prenatal exposure to anti-epileptic drug valproate is associated with a more than 3-fold increase in the risk of intellectual disability and delayed childhood milestones, a recent population study shows.
In India, Gestational Diabetes Affects Older Wealthy Women The Most
A new study has revealed that most Indian women with gestational diabetes from 2015 to 2016 belonged to the wealthiest socioeconomic class in the country. In comparison, women from lower castes and poorer socioeconomic backgrounds had some of the lowes…
How Covid-19 Social Distancing Measures Are Increasing Dengue Case Numbers
In a recent study, researchers highlighted that social distancing measures in Thailand led to an increase in the number of reported dengue cases. But, in other South-East Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia, there was no increase in the rates o…
