Introduction A study found that depression is three times higher during COVID-19 than before the pandemic. Physical, emotional, and psychological burnout from the disruption of our normal lives otherwise known as COVID fatigue is playing a role. Social isolation combined with a lack of activities that bring joy is extremely difficult to process emotionally. Uncertainty, […]
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Vitamins – aid in mental health
Introduction Vitamins play a vital role in our mental health. The absence of some vitamins and nutrients in our diet could lead to some mental health issues. With the current environmental circumstances, stress and anxiety have become very common. That’s why it’s important to know the types of vitamins linked to mental health. Mental health […]
Omega-3: paving a new way to treat depression
Introduction More than 17 million adults had an episode of depression in 2017, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Right now, the strain on mental health is only getting worse, furthermore according to a study published in September 2020 in JAMA Network Open; people reported symptoms of depression at three times the rate […]
Psoriasis: its possible topical treatments
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Also, it is a dry, inflammatory and ugly skin disorder, which can involve the entire system and is not contagious. Even though we consider psoriasis a skin disease, it is really the result of a […]
Can Acetaminophen reduce empathy in patients ?
Introduction If your job (mindset) depends on feeling empathy for others, you should reconsider reaching acetaminophen when you have a headache. Acetaminophen, commonly known by the trade name Tylenol, is an ingredient in more than 600 prescription and over-the-counter medicines. It offers quick relief from mild pain and is readily available over the counter. The […]
Nilotinib in parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s symptoms and hallmarks According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, around 60,000 people receive a diagnosis of Parkinson’s per year in the United States, where nearly 1 million are living with the disease. Parkinson’s disease arises when brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical messenger that helps to control movement, stop working and die. The disease […]
Padcev and advanced urothelial cancer
Padcev received accelerated approval for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer announced on Dec. 18, 2019.It specifically targets the cell adhesion molecule Nectin-4, which is highly expressed in urothelial cancers. “Antibody-drug conjugates are strategic tools in the targeted treatment of cancer. These conjugates combine the ability of monoclonal antibodies to target specific […]