CHEST releases new guidelines for antithrombotic therapy for VTE disease
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released new clinical guidelines for venous thromboembolism (VTE) management, “Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: Second Update of the CHEST Guideline…
Gustav Klutsis and his agitprop kiosks
By Prof. Francesco Carelli Gustav Klutsis ( 4 January 1895 – 26 February 1938 ) was a pioneering Latvian photographer and major member of the Constructivist avant-garde in…
Ivermectin treatment in humans for COVID-19
Ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasites such as scabies in humans and intestinal helminths in cattle, was screened in 2020 for activity against COVID-19. Laboratory tests suggested…
Vitamin D supplements ineffective treatment for painful IBS symptoms
New research from University of Sheffield reveals vitamin D supplementation does not improve painful IBS symptoms
Driving with heart disease: checking fitness to drive
People suffering from various types of cardiovascular disease are subject to a certain accident risk when driving a vehicle on the road. High blood pressure, coronary heart disease…