It is quite possible that the Omicron strain does most often cause a moderate form of coronavirus morbidity. The World Health Organization reported that the death rate from covid decreased by 10% in a week. According to WHO statistics, over the past week, more than 4 million PCR tests for coronavirus have tested positive, and…
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer boasted impressive results of observations that show that the medicine for home use against coronavirus is also effective against the Omicron strain. These pills reduce the risk of death or hospitalization due to COVID-19 by 89%. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has stated that its unique tablets for home use against coronavirus also…
A group of Chinese researchers has developed a prototype of a microscopic fish robot printed on a 3D printer that can treat cancer cells directly in the human body. An achievement that could revolutionize this type of treatment, as it will destroy tumors much more purposefully, increasing effectiveness while reducing side effects. Chemotherapy, widely used…
In 2004, a group of researchers from Princeton University identified a gene involved in the development of metastatic breast cancer: methadherin, or MTDH. By focusing their research on this single gene in two new studies, American scientists managed to neutralize it to prevent the development of cancer cells. Metastatic cancer is the appearance of cancer…
Scientists said that this information helps to understand why the new strain is transmitted so quickly from person to person. At the same time, the study showed that when infected with omicron, the infection in the lungs is significantly lower than with the original virus. Experts suggest that this can be used to identify the…
The expert said that vasoconstrictive drugs, which are most often used for a runny nose, can cause heart problems and also cause addiction. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial. The publication refers to the otolaryngologist of the Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela and a member of the Spanish Society of Otolaryngology…
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the New Zealand government announced a plan to gradually raise the age at which tobacco products can be purchased. “For the first time in the world”, which aims to ban the sale of tobacco in the long term. Currently, New Zealanders under the age of 18 are not allowed to…
Delaying or even stopping the aging process has been the subject of intense research interest for decades. Recently, a Japanese research group claimed to have developed a vaccine to destroy so-called “zombie cells” that accumulate with age and damage neighboring cells. They cause age-related diseases, including arterial stiffness and osteoporosis. The aim of the new…
A study has shown that milk increases the risk of breast cancer by 80 percent. A study funded by the National Cancer Institute and the World Cancer Research Foundation of the United Kingdom has raised alarm about milk consumption. In the study, researchers analyzed data from a cohort of more than 50,000 women over an…
Scientists from the University of Sydney have conducted a very promising study of the bionic eye. It showed high safety and stability during long-term implantation during a three-month trial. The bionic eye called “Phoenix” is an implantable system that is designed to restore vision in people who have practically lost this skill due to degenerative…
