Summary: Ginger is the root of a plant called Zingiber officinale. It was widely used in folk medicine in Asia, India, Europe and the Middle East. Ginger has some potential health benefits, which are so far only evident in in vitro and animal studies. It is October and flu season is already upon us. Every year, around this time media […]
Summary: Even though prenatal vaccination against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) is not mandatory, it is recommended. Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis are very dangerous diseases for children because their immune systems aren’t yet fully developed. DTaP vaccination during pregnancy is very effective at preventing Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis in children less than 2 months old. Even though vaccines are important […]
Summary: The common cold is not a name of one disease but a group of mild upper respiratory illnesses resulting from infection with different viruses. There is no prevention or treatment for the common cold. Currently used medications only treat symptoms of the disease. Vitamin C is an essential part of our diet. However, it does not prevent or treat […]
Summary: RTS, S (Mosquirix) is the first vaccine against malaria with WHO recommendation for widespread use. RTS, S vaccine provides 36% protective efficacy against malaria after 4 doses. Malaria is far from being eradicated and still more effort is needed to relieve the world from its burden. In recent weeks, the world was struck with very exciting news related to […]
Summary: Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness which progressively decreases cognitive abilities and, in the latest stages, results in the patient’s death. While there are drugs easing symptoms, there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Aducanumab does not cure Alzheimer’s disease but can help reduce cognitive decline in some patients. Besides the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there are still many […]
Summary: Research to find effective medication for COVID-19 is still ongoing. Ivermectin is a very potent drug against certain parasites. At the moment, there is not enough evidence to state if ivermectin is effective against COVID-19. Medication should only be used if it is approved for specific treatment. For a few weeks, it looked like the number of cases of […]
Summary: There are many different kinds of color blindness. The most prevalent color blindness is related to the colors red and green. Glasses for color blindness don’t solve the problem, just make the already visible colors more vibrant. There is no available treatment for color blindness. Every creature perceives the world in its own specific way. This can be taken […]
Summary: The main goal of clinical trials is to test the safety of a medication and monitor any possible side effects or adverse events. Clinical trials consist of three phases before a medication can be approved for public use. There is a possibility of a fourth phase of clinical trials after the medication is approved and released into the market […]
Summary: Lactoferrin has various antimicrobial activities as presented in vitro. There is no data from human patients showing the effectiveness of lactoferrin against COVID-19 or any other disease. There is very little evidence showing the influence of lactoferrin on the immune system. Drastic dietary changes and intake of medication without proven effectiveness might bring momentary peace of mind but might […]
Summary: There are reports based on a small group of patients showing that smokers were in the minority among patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. Analyses of small groups of patients showed more severity and higher mortality among active smokers. There isn’t enough data to draw a conclusion on the positive or negative influence of tobacco on COVID-19 infection. Tobacco is harmful […]