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Obesity is a significant contributor to respiratory disorders such as Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) and sleep apnea, both of which are characterized by reduced respiratory chemosensitivity. These conditions not only impair breathing but also exacerbate the health risks associated with obesity. Recent research from Rivera (2024) investigates the potential of setmelanotide, a ...
In most cases, snoring is reduced with the use of nasal strips as it helps to improve the airflow through the nose. Adhesive based nasal strips gently lift the nasal walls, widening the breathing passages for better breathing throughout the night. Nasal strips work well when you are snoring due to nasal congestion or narrowing nasal ...
Skeletal muscle microvascular endothelial cells (SMECs) play an essential role in maintaining muscle function, metabolism, and overall health. These specialized cells line the blood vessels within skeletal muscles, forming a barrier that regulates the exchange of substances between the bloodstream and muscle tissue. Their significance extends beyond mere structural support; they actively ...
For years, you’ve always been a sound sleeper. But lately, your partner or spouse has been waking you up throughout the night because your snoring is disturbing their sleep. So you’re probably asking yourself “Why am I snoring all of a sudden?” If you’ve always considered yourself a non-snorer, or if your partner or spouse has started complaining about the noise ...
If you’re one of the 45% of American adults who snores at least on an occasional basis, you may get teased about it. Snoring is no joke at all and may a warning sign of an even more serious underlying condition, or sleep apnea. If you’re a sleep apnea victim, your breathing can be interrupted for short periods of time while you sleep. Additionally, not just the snoring individual ...
Technological advancements and innovative research have continuously led to the discovery and development of new methodologies in the field of biological and medical sciences. One such breakthrough discovery is bacterial genome editing, which opens a new world of opportunities and challenges in the field of biotechnology and genomics. Understanding Bacterial Genome Editing Bacterial genome ...
Bedfont® Scientific Limited hosted an informative webinar Children with Asthma, with seasoned respiratory nurse Carol Stonham MBE leading the discussion along with Kirsty at Medway Asthma Self-Help (MASH). The webinar was a private screening for local Medway football coaches and gave valuable insights on managing, treating and recognising an asthma emergency. Carol Stonham MBE, has been a ...
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the breast. It can occur in both men and women but is more common in women. Breast cancer can develop in different parts of the breast, including the tubes that carry milk to the nipple or the lobules that produce milk. The exact cause of breast cancer is not completely understood, but factors such as genetics, hormone situations, ...
Cellular metabolism is the general term for the ordered series of chemical reactions that occur within cells to sustain life. These reactive processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structure, and respond to the external environment. Metabolism is usually divided into two categories: catabolism, which breaks down large molecules for energy (e.g., cellular respiration), ...
Trillions of microorganisms live in the gastrointestinal tract, far outnumbering the body's own cells. The intestinal flora is involved in many physiological and pathological processes in the host, including digestion and absorption of food, metabolism of certain nutrients and pharmaceutical compounds, development of host immunity, intestinal inflammatory states, and more. Dysbiosis of the ...
Technological advancements and innovative research have continuously led to the discovery and development of new methodologies in the field of biological and medical sciences. One such breakthrough discovery is bacterial genome editing, which opens a new world of opportunities and challenges in the field of biotechnology and genomics. Understanding Bacterial Genome Editing Bacterial genome ...
Diabetes, specifically Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, remains one of the most commonly encountered metabolic diseases worldwide. The complexity and diversity of these conditions necessitate the development of detailed medical models for a comprehensive understanding of the diseases. Over time, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Models, Metabolic Disease Models, and generalized Diabetes ...
I recently had the pleasure of attending the IPEG annual meeting in Sorrento, Italy. The collegiality of the surgeons attending the conference was fantastic, and the views of Sorrento and the Island of Capri were stunning. With smaller accessible markets (due to smaller patient volumes and higher incidence of rare disease), specialty areas like pediatrics have been overlooked and under-addressed ...
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more than 540 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In China, there are more than 114 million adults with diabetes, accounting for about a quarter of the world's diabetes patients. With the change of living and eating habits, diabetes has become the third major factor affecting human health after ...
In this busy and crowded world, no one has the time or energy to look after themselves; our lack of effort and diminished sense of responsibility towards our health has led to stress, tension, and various health issues becoming an inseparable part of our lifestyle. One of the most popularly spread health issues is hypertension. According to estimates by The World Health ...
Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC), as the most active and main metabolite produced in the metabolism of curcumin in vivo, can be isolated from the cytoplasm of the small intestine and liver after curcumin administration in human or mouse. Tetrahydrocurcumin can effectively inhibit tyrosinase, inhibit the generation of Oxygen Free Radicals and scavenge the formed free radicals. It has obvious antioxidant ...
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a multifactorial and multisystemic disorder that represents more than 50% of all heart failure cases.[1] Epidemiologic data from the Framingham Study, an international cohort study, shows a rapid increase in the prevalence of HFpEF over the past three decades, from 41% to 56% and, conversely, a decrease in the prevalence of HFrEF from 44% ...
Heart failure affects about 6.2 million Americans and is rising in prevalence. With half of these cases presenting as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), it’s essential for both the medical community and the population at large to have a better understanding of its pathology. [1,2] Knowing the differences between HFpEF and its counterpart, heart failure with reduced ...
PiT1, initially identified as retrovirus receptor, is a transmembrane protein of the sodium-phosphate co-transporter family. PiT1 also has independent functions of its role as a phosphate transporter, notably on cell proliferation, adhesion or apoptosis. These observations suggest that interactions of PiT1 with other molecular partners may impact not only the homeostasis of inorganic phosphate, ...
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has recently been recognized as the single greatest unmet need in cardiovascular medicine, overtaking heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and becoming the most common form of heart failure, with a prevalence that is increasing by 1% annually.[1] Despite this, there remains no gold standard in diagnosing HFpEF. Diagnosing ...