Cart is empty Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events. This is the conclusion arrived at by an international team of researchers led by psychologists Dr. Thole Hoppen and Prof Nexhmedin Morina from the Department for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Münster.
Saudi Arabia commends Zambia over mining sector reforms
By NATION REPORTER
THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has applauded the Zambian government for its reforms in the mining sector, triggering a surge of interest from both local and global investors.
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COVID-19 vaccines found effective in reducing risk of long COVID symptoms
A recent study has revealed the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing long COVID.
New genetic findings offer therapeutic approaches for incurable autoimmune disease SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system that normally protects the body from invading microbes, turns against the body’s own cells. This autoimmune attack can affect any organ and patients commonly develop skin rashes, joint inflammation, blood clots, kidney failure, heart disease, fatigue and psychiatric problems. To date, there is no cure for SLE and patients are treated with immunosuppressing drugs with considerable side effects.
Cosmetic procedure in your plans for ’24? An expert offers advice
More than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.
Researchers trace a form of lupus back to a single mutation
Sometimes a single mutation in our genetic make-up is enough to cause disease. This is also the case with the autoimmune disease lupus. Lupus causes severe inflammation throughout the body and can have a serious impact on the lives of those affected. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin have now discovered a mechanism that can trigger lupus in children.
Autism can be predicted from routine developmental surveillance data
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be predicted from routine developmental surveillance data, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in JAMA Network Open.
Clinical breast exam rarely detects second breast cancer after DCIS
For patients undergoing surveillance following diagnosis and treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), very few second breast cancers are detected by clinical breast examination by a physician, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Journalist narrates how MP Katuta chased, spat on him at parliament
By LUCY PHIRI
A PHOTO Journalist at the Times of Zambia has narrated in the Lusaka Magistrate Court how Chiengi member of Parliament, Given Katuta called him son of a dog and spat on him, demanding that he deletes pictures he took of her at parliament buildings when she was suspended for misconduct.
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New research provides a molecular look at the mechanisms behind pigmentation variation
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered key insights into the molecular basis of skin color variations among African populations. Their findings, published in Nature Genetics, broaden the understanding of human evolution and the genetics underpinning contemporary human skin color diversity.