In everyday speech the word ‘illness’ is used loosely. Similarly, in psychiatric practice the term ‘mental illness’ is used with little precision, and often synonymously with ‘mental disorder’. In this context, the terms ‘mental’ and ‘psychiatric’ are also used interchangeably. A good definition of mental illness is difficult to...

The majority of patients may safely take glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) before elective surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopies, according to updated guidance from five medical societies. The new guidance, contrasting with earlier recommendations, says these incrementally used agents can be taken up until the day of surgery, but patients are advised to...

Pharmacology: Lippincott Illustrated Reviews (8th Edition) by Karen Whalen is a comprehensive guide to pharmacology. It simplifies complex drug concepts with clear explanations. Illustrations make learning easier. The book uses diagrams and charts to explain drug mechanisms. It helps readers understand how medications work in the body. Each chapter covers essential...

Preclinical research published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer points to a promising new treatment option for people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) suggest that when used in a form that can be delivered directly into the tumor cell, polyinosine–polycytidylic acid...

Psychology in Everyday Life", 6th edition, David G. Myers   19.5$ USD   Google Drive link - YOUR BOOK   Payment:   Paypal - [email protected]    Title: Psychology in Everyday Life, 6th Edition Author: David G. MyersPublisher: Worth PublishersYear of publication: 2024Language: EnglishNumber of pages: 1579...

A team led by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function. The finding, published in the journal Science Advances, has potential applications in regenerative...

Virtual reality (VR) is not only a technology for games and entertainment, but also has potential in science and medicine. Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have now gained new insights into human perception with the help of VR. They used virtual reality scenarios in which subjects touched their own bodies with a virtual object. To the researchers' surprise, this led to a tingling...

Почему врачи назначают статиныВрачи назначают статины для снижения уровня холестерина и снижения риска сердечных заболеваний.  Что такое статины?Большая часть холестерина в вашей крови поступает не из сливочного масла, сыра и яичных желтков, а из собственной печени вашего организма. Статины - это препараты, которые препятствуют выработке печенью холестерина, который может закупоривать...