Cleft Palate: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
A cleft palate is a congenital abnormality or birth defect that affects the roof of the mouth. It occurs when the two sides of the palate do not fuse together during foetal development, leaving an opening or gap in the middle. A cleft palate can affect a child’s appearance, speech, feeding, and hearing. Although the […]
The Power of Gratitude: A Pathway to Health and Happiness
Gratitude, an often overlooked aspect of our daily lives, carries an extraordinary power that can transform our health, relationships, and overall quality of life. This article delves into the science-backed benefits of gratitude and offers practical ways to incorporate it into our daily routines. The Transformative Power of Gratitude In 2022, Ama Adowaa, a high […]
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Receives FDA Approval for Human Trials
Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, Neuralink, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct its first-in-human clinical trial, according to the company’s tweet on Friday. The trial will involve a small number of patients with severe paralysis who will be implanted with Neuralink’s brain-computer interface (BCI) device. The device is designed […]
Congenital Abnormalities: What You Need to Know
You may have heard the term “congenital abnormalities” or “birth defects” and be wondering what they are and what causes them. In this article, we will explain these conditions in simple language to help you understand them better. Definition Congenital abnormalities are deformities that occur during the development of the baby and can affect various […]
Community Health Workers in Addressing Health Disparities
Introduction  Roles of the community health worker 1. Health education and promotion They educate the community about healthy lifestyle behaviours, disease prevention and self-care practices.  2.  Support and therapy to individuals CHWs provide support and counselling to persons with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and HIV/AIDS. CHWs help individuals manage their […]
6 Ways to Improve your Mental Health
Introduction Mental health is the general psychological well-being of an individual. It includes our emotional, social, and psychological functioning and it affects how we think, feel, and act. Also, it influences how we respond to stress, interact with others, and make good decisions. Maintaining good mental health can prevent or reduce the severity of mental health […]
Success achieved with the first-in-class oral anti-cancer drug, Inobrodib, by CellCentric and Sygnature Discovery.
An integrated project team at Sygnature Discovery worked collaboratively to design, synthesise, and support the pre-clinical development of Inobrodib, a new, first-in-class oral anti-cancer drug being developed by CellCentric. What are Androgens? Androgens are ‘male hormones’ including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. They carry out their actions through a receptor called Androgen Receptor (AR), which is expressed […]
FDA Approves First-ever Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
Introduction Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in people aged 8 years and older who are at high risk for developing the condition. What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that develops when the immune system attacks […]
Dr. Joe Hin Tjio; Research biologist who determined the correct number of human chromosomes
What are chromosomes? Chromosomes are threadlike structures consisting of protein and a single molecule of DNA that carry hereditary information in the form of genes. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure. In plants and animals (including humans), chromosomes are found in the […]
Anaemia
What is anaemia? Anaemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. As in a routine blood test anaemia is reported by having a low hematocrit or haemoglobin levels. Anaemia can be mild or severe depending on its etiology and also the symptoms […]