One of the most alarming trends is the global rise in tax-payer funded magic, particularly in developed countries. No, this is not a joke, in nations such as Australia and America there has been an ...
This blood smear shows human blood positive for malaria infection, with a Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte (the sexual form of the most lethal of the malaria parasite species) right in the center.
Primary author: Nick K. Corresponding author: Christopher_NW. Image from http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/h/homeopathy.asp Today I have the pleasure of bringing you an article primarily authored by a good colleague of mine, Nick K. Nick’s research lies in understanding ...
It’s no small secret that my biggest interest lies in malaria research. The story of this healthy obsession started back during my undergraduate days at USC, back when I was interested in becoming an obstetrician/gynecologist.
The Healthcare system is an exceptionally intricate system, as is the human body and mind. Imagine attempting to synchronize thinking, behavior, and actions of thousands of physicians, nurses, personal care assistants, case managers
We have all seen it before, Facebook and Twitter posts of cancer facts, shared and re-tweeted across the sea of social media. Sometimes it’s obvious when an article is fake or trying to sell you ...
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (sometimes called insulin-dependent diabetes) is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin. People with this form of diabetes require injections of insulin every day to ...
STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY In honour of World Cancer Day (Feb 4th 2013) this week I thought this photo would be fitting. This is a scanning electron micrograph (STEM), coloured by Steve Gscheissner, of a ...
Colds and Flu like illnesses cost billions of dollars in medical visits and missed days of work each year. Even with continuing advanced knowledge of their virulence, pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, treatment and prevention, we are pretty much left to ...