It was a scene that doctors saw play out over and over during the COVID-19 pandemic, said David Pate, the former president and CEO of St. Luke’s Health System.
US, Europe diverge on infectious disease messaging
In both the United States and Europe, two public health agencies aim to fight the spread of infectious diseases.
Healthy sleep patterns decrease the risk of being hospitalized for infections, study finds
Sleep is an essential biological process known to contribute to both mental and physical health. In addition to supporting memory processes and learning, boosting concentration, facilitating the body’s recovery, and promoting cardiovascular health, good quality sleep for approximately 7–8 hours a day has been found to strengthen the body’s immune system.
How to prime tumors to be defeated by cancer immunotherapy
One of the best ways to defeat cancer is by rousing the immune system to attack it.
GBM walks free on medical grounds after Presidential mercy petition.
FORMER Defence Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, popularly known as GBM, has been released from a correctional facility on medical grounds. Mr Mwamba and 12 other inmates have been discharged on the basis that they are terminally ill. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu announced the development during a media briefing this morning. He explained […]
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Do not grant Munir Zulu bail, State urges court.
JAILED ex-Lumezi lawmaker Munir Zulu yesterday insisted that he should be grant bail pending determination of his appeal but the State also countered, urging the court not to grant the plea. Mr Zulu applied for bail so that he can be released from jail pending determination of an appeal against a one-year simple imprisonment. On […]
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Disturbed dopamine signaling pathways could promote epileptic seizures in focal cortical dysplasia
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) type 2 is a congenital malformation of the cerebral cortex that is often associated with difficult-to-treat epilepsy. In the affected areas, nerve cells and their layer structures are arranged in an atypical manner, which often makes drug therapy more difficult.
Viewing art linked to improved mental well-being
Simply looking at visual art, visiting a museum, or having art in your hospital room can enhance well-being, particularly with repeated engagement, which can increase the meaning we feel in life, according to a new international study led by researchers from the University of Vienna.
Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation
On this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years. That includes sharing the procedure’s history, more about the people who have received these organs and what risks it may pose.
Colombia declares emergency over yellow fever outbreak
Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency over a deadly yellow fever outbreak, with the government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend.