The Dali Lama is a Tibetan spiritual leader. However, he likes to refer to himself as a simple Buddhist monk. Perhaps, this trait is what […]
vadadustat
vadadustat Akebia Submits New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for Vadadustat for the Treatment of Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Adult Patients […]
maralixibat
maralixibat Mirum Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application and Priority Review for Maralixibat in Alagille Syndrome FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 29, 2021– Mirum Pharmaceuticals, […]
What is Merkel Cell Carcinoma?
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive carcinoma (cancer) of the skin, which arises in the tissues that join the dermal and epidermal […]
The Search for a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine
The global COVID-19 vaccine roll-out is providing hope of permanently moving out of the harsh restrictions that have been enforced intermittently since the COVID-19 outbreak […]
COVID-19 and Mental Health Research
The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted a significant impact on every aspect of humanity. Its profound effect on the respiratory and circulatory systems has been documented […]
Lung Cancer Symptoms
Lung cancer does not usually present with any symptoms in the early stages of disease, meaning it is difficult to detect and diagnose while there […]
Breastfeeding and Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip
Cleft lip and cleft palate are one of the commonest birth defects that occur when the baby is developing in the womb. A cleft is […]
What is Breast Compression?
The purpose of breast compression is to maintain a continuous flow of breast milk as the baby sucks. This is a technique that helps to […]
Vitiligo Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Vitiligo is a chronic skin disorder which is caused by T-cell mediated autoimmune destruction of the pigment-producing cells or melanocytes in the skin. Heat shock […]
Estrogen in Medicine
Synthetic estrogens have numerous uses in medicine. The most common and notable use of estrogens is as birth control pills or contraceptives and as hormone […]
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that was previously called manic depressive psychosis or manic depression. The condition is typically characterized by a mood […]
Breast Anatomy
Understanding the anatomy of the breast is important in understanding how it makes milk. Making breast milk involves both the brain as well as the […]
Osteosarcoma Prognosis
The survival prognosis for people with osteosarcoma is estimated according to the severity of the tumor in the bone. It is separated into three groups: […]