As hundreds of thousands of people continue to die each day from this disease, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact almost every aspect of daily life for the global population. Image Credit: Cinemanikor/Shutterstock.com Introduction The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by infection from the previously […]
An aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma has no cure. Patients survive an average of 15 months after diagnosis, with fewer than 10% of patients surviving longer than five years. While researchers are investigating potential new therapies via ongoing clinical trials, a new study from Washington University in St. Louis […]
Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory condition, many patients may suffer from cardiovascular consequences which range from arrhythmia to heart failure, especially in those with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases and advanced age. Understanding the mechanisms behind why cardiovascular consequences are higher in COVID-19 compared to flu is important in bettering our […]
Inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma, COPD and, most recently, COVID-19, have proven difficult to treat. Current therapies reduce symptoms and do little to stop such diseases from continuing to damage the lungs. Much research into treating chronic inflammatory diseases has focused on blocking chemicals called cytokines, which trigger cascades […]
Supernus Resubmits New Drug Application for SPN-812 for the Treatment of ADHD in Pediatric Patients ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, today announced it has resubmitted its New Drug […]
In hairy cell leukemia, abnormal and immature white blood cells produced in the bone marrow lead to several complications and symptoms. The hairy cells begin to multiply excessively and disrupt the normal balance of blood cells in the bone marrow. As a result, the amount of red blood cells, white […]
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 is the highest chance of treatment being successful. The main symptoms of lung cancer include the following and people should seek medical attention of they […]
Ovarian cancer often causes signs and symptoms. See your doctor, nurse, or other health care professional if you have any of these signs every day for two weeks or longer and they are not normal for you, especially if they get worse: Discomfort in the lower abdomen. Abdominal swelling and/ […]
Cerebral palsy seems to affect the muscles and coordination but the actual cause and damage lies within the brain. The cerebrum of the brain is responsible for important brain functions, such as motor coordination, movements, communication skills, memory and the ability to learn. This is the reason why children with […]
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition leading to redness, flushing and sometimes permanent deformity of the face. Rosacea is particularly common among fair skinned, Caucasian individuals but can also be found among people of Asian and African origin. The condition may effect either gender and is most common among middle […]