Chemical Pathology on TV: Acute Intermittent Porphyria in ‘House MD’
Michelle Muscat MD MRCS(Ed) MSc, PG Dip, FRCPath
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…
Eating more plant foods may lower heart disease risk in young adults, older women
Eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age, according to two research studies published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal…