Cart is empty Firefighter and paramedic Mike Camilleri once had no trouble hauling heavy gear up ladders. Now battling long COVID, he gingerly steps onto a treadmill to learn how his heart handles a simple walk.
OPPOSITION UNITE IN SOLIDARITY WITH M’MEMBE
By NATION REPORTER
SEVERAL opposition political party leaders, Members of Parliament and a clergy yesterday converged at Woodlands Police Station in solidarity with Fred M’membe who has been detained and denied bond for libel.Â
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MAKEBI ADVISES HH AGAINST ASSENTING NPA BILL INTO LAW
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MAKEBI Zulu has urged President Hakainde Hichilema not to assent to the National Prosecutions Authority Amendment (NPA) Bill and prevent diluting and weakening the powers of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
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IT’S NONSENSE – STATE HOUSE
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CONFLICT of financial interests by some senior government officials has caused the cancellation of a tender for the supply of Urea fertiliser for the 2023/2024 farming season which would have seen the most expensive bidder being awarded the contract, it has been revealed.
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New high-tech microscope using AI successfully detects malaria in returning travelers
Each year, more than 200 million people fall sick with malaria and more than half a million of these infections lead to death. The World Health Organization recommends parasite-based diagnosis before starting treatment for the disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. There are various diagnostic methods, including conventional light microscopy, rapid diagnostic tests and PCR.
Large study suggests people with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs
People with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and wheezing, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
Community health program boosts child vaccinations in remote areas of Madagascar
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world and access to health care is limited for many people. Childhood vaccinations are a crucial component of preventative care, but vaccination rates remain below the World Health Organization’s goal of reaching 95% of children. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the effectiveness of a health intervention program that enlists community-based health workers to promote child vaccination uptake.
A novel theory of aging, independent of damage accumulation
A new editorial paper titled “A novel theory of ageing independent of damage accumulation” has been published in Aging.
CDK9 inhibitors: A promising combination partner in treating hematological malignancies
A new research perspective titled “CDK9 INHIBITORS: a promising combination partner in the treatment of hematological malignancies” has been published in Oncotarget.
Stem cell therapy rescues symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
In the ongoing search for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, a burgeoning branch of medicine is bringing new hope. Stem cell therapies are already being used to treat various cancers and disorders of the blood and immune system. In a new proof-of-concept study, scientists at University of California San Diego show stem cell transplants may also be a promising therapeutic against Alzheimer’s.