Which appear in the brains of worms and how is it treated?
tapeworms look like In 2012 the scientific magazine Discover said about Theodore Nash (Theodore Nash) — an American doctor that only takes a few dozen patients a year. A number of customers may seem insignificant but when you cons...
Why does the skin itch and how scientists propose to treat it?
each of us had itchiness on the skin is the sensation of unpleasant tingling sensation, which you want to remove scratching, to forget is impossible. This type of skin irritation can be caused by stress, insect stings and exposure...
How to build an infectious diseases hospital for patients with CoVID-19 in the suburbs?
it Seemed that recently the whole world witnessed the unprecedented construction of hospitals for those infected with the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in China. I recall that the first temporary hospital was erected in China for a...
Is it possible to kill the virus with ultraviolet light?
the Idea that ultraviolet light can destroy harmful bacteria, is not new: the first of its disinfectant properties, mankind has learned more in 1878, when ultraviolet light have been actively used in hospitals and factories. Furth...
Seeking a cure for coronavirus and when you receive the vaccine?
oddly enough, but today people all over the world are waiting for the same thing: a vaccine against the new coronavirus, which daily carries . Scientists around the world working on a vaccine and work is moving at breakneck speed....
What is ecmo and how it differs from the vent?
the Situation with the spread requires the adoption of emergency measures. However, European and American health systems can not withstand the sudden influx of patients for whom vital connection to the ventilator. This is necessar...
Known antibiotic can cure the disease caused by the bite of ticks
Each of us at least once in a lifetime bite these small, but extremely unpleasant creatures — ticks. As carriers of bacteria of the genus Borrelia, which, despite its generous title, are able to affect the human nervous syst...
Parse the advice of the who to protect against coronavirus. Than to wash hands, how to protect eyes?
the world health organization shared basic precautions to protect against coronavirus infection COVID-19. To avoid being infected, wash your hands regularly, keep your distance (minimum 1 meter) in public places, do not touch your...
human immunodeficiency Virus — slowly-progressive disease that affects cells of the immune system, causing them to lose the ability to defend against even the most innocuous infections. For a long time, the disease was belie...
Contact lenses can help with color blindness
As is known, the human eye can distinguish up to 1 million color shades, but on the basis of modern ideas about color perception, visible color — it's just an illusion. The theory that in the world around us has no colors, c...
One of the first cases of coronavirus told course of his illness
According to , at the time of this writing, March 9, 2020, Russia has experienced 20 cases of infection with coronavirus CoVID-2019. Fortunately, deaths yet, but in most cases, patients complain of shortness of breath, severe coug...
Evolution of disease: the story of the struggle with viruses
the History of our species — it is with viruses. A kind of evolutionary arms race in which no truce. Leading epidemiologists in the world has repeatedly spoken out about the fact that sooner or later announced a new infectio...
Scientists were able to cure blindness with the help of the technology of gene editing
the Famous technology for editing genes was first used inside the human body. Scientists from the University of Oregon health Sciences (OHSU) provided the public with the results of the new experiment, which was invented a progres...
Some people overestimate the severity of their illness?
All of us from time to time get sick and often deal with caused by trapped in the body infections. While we are accompanied by extremely unpleasant physical sensations, which significantly lowers our mood. However, according to sc...
The benefits of eating fish turned out to be overrated
fish is considered a very useful product, and its use is mainly due to the presence of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. This term is generally understood to be substances which are part of cell membranes and blood vessels. Unfortu...
You have created a test that suggests the appropriate antibiotic to treat the disease
usually, treatment caused by pathogenic bacteria of infectious diseases takes a lot of time. First, doctors must take the patient's blood or urine, and then test what micro-organisms caused disease. Only after that your doctor may...
Experimental treatment may help several times faster to mend broken bones
Many of you may know in your experience how long and frustrating it might seem, the process of bone healing, broken in a fall or a strong blow. Fortunately for sportsmen, rescuers and other representatives of the professions whose...
Doctors underestimate the danger of the side effects of antidepressants
in the event , attacks of aggression and other mental health problems, it is recommended to immediately consult a psychiatrist. In most cases, to treat patients, they use psychotherapy and prescribed a course of antidepressants. T...
Is it true that China has officially recognized "Arbidol" medication from the coronavirus?
we had Not time to tell you about with unproven efficacy, both in the media began to spread information about the fact that China has officially recognized "Arbidol" the cure for coronavirus. About it reports the edition with refe...
Pharmaceutical boom: what's wrong with antivirals?
a Queue in the pharmacies in the autumn-winter period today do not surprise anyone: the epidemic of influenza and SARS annually are profitable to the manufacturers of antiviral drugs. But help do common drugs really are? The produ...