In March 2020, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was officially declared a pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) [1]. From there,...

Over the years, I have encountered many anesthesia myths and those "witchy" drugs. While I enjoy a good story, when it comes to...

Definition Atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart defect in which there is an opening in the septum which is a wall between...

Localisation of Function (LOF) is a theory proposing that specific emotions, thoughts, and behaviours are linked to distinct brain...

Biopsies are safe, low-risk procedures that allow for assessing disease presence and progression. The word biopsy comes from the Greek...

Over the years, I've heard people describe general anesthesia as being knocked out or put to sleep. While these expressions make for good...

In recent years, scientists have uncovered a fascinating connection between two seemingly unrelated systems in the human body: the gut...

Berberine plant Rarely do we find supplements that are only beneficial to one thing in our body. Such is the case with berberine, a...

Source: https://flic.kr/p/2pN9hfU Human infection with a parasite called Plasmodium falciprum  causes life-threatening malaria. This...

Image credit: Photo by Valentin Angel Fernandez Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) , also known as the Sleeping Sickness, is a disease...

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer, accounting for approximately 15% of all primary brain tumors....

The Mediterranean diet isn’t just a trendy food plan—it’s a lifestyle inspired by the traditional eating habits of countries bordering...

Imagine being a 10-year-old with a body of a 70-year-old—a life just beginning to bloom yet already facing autumn and its consequences....

Introduction What is stress? Stress is a response to any physical or physiological stimuli. The stimuli are called stressors and is...

Prenatal vitamins and minerals are essential before conception and throughout pregnancy to support fetal development and reduce the risk...

What is Trauma? Trauma is a deeply complex and distressing experience that can leave lasting effects on both the mind and body. It can...

image: AKN lesion on the posterior neck- source: RICHARD USATINE MD/SCIENCEPHOTO LIBRARY INTRODUCTION TO AKN Acne Keloidalis Nuchae...

Though it may sound concerning, bradycardia, a disease marked by a slow heartbeat, is more common and less harmful than most people...

Goosebumps are frequently dismissed as a straightforward physical response to cold or intense emotions, but there is a complex...

Epigenetics are changes in gene expression that occur without alteration in the DNA sequence. These changes, such as DNA methylation,...