Introduction
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a nonencapsulated deoxyribonucleic acid virus that belongs to the family Papillomaviridae.1 More than 200 HPV genotypes have been characterized,2 among which alpha-genus HPV genotypes are the causes of…
Category: 6. Health
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Scientists Develop a Smarter mRNA Therapy That Knows Which Cells to Target | Mount Sinai
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a first-of-its-kind mRNA system that switches on…
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how vaccinators negotiated access in conflict areas of Tigray
The Tigray war of 2020–2022 damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted health services in the southern zones of Tigray, in Ethiopia. As a consequence, families were unable to safely access routine immunisation for nearly four…
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Tracking Chikungunya’s debilitating impact in East Africa
In the summer of 2016, Zika virus made headlines around the world. The mosquito-borne illness had swept across Brazil—then hosting the Rio Olympics—and caused global alarm when infections in pregnant women were linked to babies…
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Does Walking Build Muscle, Burn Fat, or Both?
Walking is low impact, accessible, and free. But does walking build muscle?
In a study on global participation rates in sport, walking was found to be the most popular physical activity among adults in four of six global regions including the…
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Use of stem cells and growth factors for diabetic foot ulcers
THERAPEUTIC USE of stem cells and growth factors would provide significant improvements in the healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), according to a new review paper. This meta-analysis assessed the application of mesenchymal stem cells,…
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