Types of biohackingCommon biohacking practicesEthical and safety concernsReferences Further reading Biohacking is a do-it-yourself biology that helps people make changes in their bodies, diets, and lifestyle to enhance physical functionality and extend lifespan. With the advancement in biotechnology and genetics, biohacking has gained considerable attention in recent decades. Image Credit: Maglara/Shutterstock.com Biohacking is often practiced outside […]

The allure of vape packagingVape marketing tacticsHealth impact of vaping The need for regulatory measuresReferences Further reading  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The allure of vape packaging Packaging is an important process in marketing that is required for proper transportation, storage, as well as promotion of any commercial products. Vibrant and appealing packaging is a marketing strategy to draw consumers’ attention to […]

Why are alarm sounds not good for our health?Does the alarm sound have any effect on our bodies?Different ways of waking upReferences Further reading Do you need your alarm to wake up early in the morning? And after that, do you feel anxious or uneasy? If yes, then you're in the right place. However, have you ever […]

Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has earned a prestigious Merit Extension Award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award extends Siteman’s current Cancer Center Support Grant for an additional two years and provides $12 million […]

Causes and symptomsEpidemiologyCase reportsDiagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading Lemierre syndrome (LS), a condition normally seen in young adults, is a rare complication comprising oropharyngeal infection and thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV). Also known as post-anginal sepsis and necrobacillosis, Lemierre syndrome was first described by Andre Lemierre in 1936. Fusobacterium. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com This […]

Aging and dementiaCreating a safe environmentReferences Further reading As the global population continues to age, the prevalence of dementia has similarly risen. With more dementia patients living at home, caregivers must be equipped with accurate information on how to design dementia-friendly environments to ensure their safety. Image Credit: Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock.com Aging and dementia Medical advances have […]

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis were awarded $569 million in research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in federal fiscal year 2022, elevating WashU to No. 3 among U.S. medical schools in total NIH research funding support. The new ranking surpasses last year’s impressive research successes, when WashU […]

The Neuroscience Research Building under construction on the Washington University Medical Campus promises great discoveries in an environmentally friendly building that meets sustainability goals. The completed structure will contain energy-efficient, low-energy research freezers in laboratories; electric charging stations in the parking garage; and numerous other sustainability-focused elements. The 11-story, 609,000-square-foot building at 4370 Duncan Ave. […]

When Jerry Bilinski, a 67-year-old retired social worker, scheduled cataract surgery with Carolina Eye Associates near his home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he expected no drama, just a future with better vision. Cataract procedures are among the most common surgeries in the U.S. — nearly 4 million take place annually — and generally take about […]

Point of care testingNAATLab-on-a-chipSequencing methodsOther techniquesAutomation of laboratory testingSample collectionPooled samplesConclusionsReferencesFurther reading  Infectious diseases (IDs) still take 14 million lives worldwide each year, making up a quarter of total deaths. This makes them a leading cause of mortality. The management of IDs is dependent on accurate and rapid diagnosis. Beginning with Anton von Leuwenhoek’s first […]