Clinical Medicine Articles
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Need to measure Black Carbon?
Black Carbon, also known as Soot, is the second-leading cause of global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2). Black Carbon may account for as much as half of Arctic warming, and on top of that it makes people sick; it is a leading cause of respiratory illness and premature death. A by-product of inefficient combustion, Black Carbon is emitted from diesel engines, forest fires, and residential ...
By Acoem
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Supporting Veterinary Resilience for World Veterinary Day
April 30th is World Veterinary Day. Taking place each year on the last Saturday of April, World Veterinary Day was created in 2000 by the World Veterinary Association as an annual celebration of the veterinary profession. Each year, there is a new theme. You can read about last year’s theme here. This year, the theme is Strengthening Veterinary Resilience. ...
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Water and Colombia’s Oil and Gas Industry
With solutions like reverse osmosis desalination, produced water can be safely reused in a range of applications Columbia’s oil and gas industry, which has seen declines in recent years, is booming again. With droughts plaguing the country, there’s a corresponding demand for wastewater treatment to turn brackish produced water from oilfields into water that’s safe for ...
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The 1TW EU Solar Pathway for 2030
Recently, the development of renewable energy sources has become an urgent need due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has led to energy shortages in Europe. European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans has proposed an energy strategy that aims to separate Europe from Russian gas as soon as possible, while protecting citizens from painful and increasing energy price shocks.“The EU ...
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Empowering authorities by monitoring the air quality and odour levels in the Port of Duqm, Oman - Case Study
Our Client Port of Duqm is located in the Al Wusta region of Central Oman and hosts a number of cargo shipments, vessels, marine life and fishery storage and industries. It stretches up to 2.2 Kilometers and harbours more than 1148 vessels being served. Around 70% of Oman’s fishery originates from this area, and the port acts as a medium to store and transport the same to various ...
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Family Focused Wellness: The Past, Present, and Future of Genetics and Fitness
Bill B. has always drawn inspiration from family to live a healthy and active lifestyle. From his grandfather, to his daughters, to his ’running-family’ he’s now sharing the transformative power of genetic insights with others to help improve the wellness of generations to come. This is Bill’s #Orig3nStory Thanks for joining us today Bill. We enjoyed meeting you at a ...
By Orig3n
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In the NFL `Afterlife` everything hurts
Not too long ago in the August 4th version of the San Jose Mercury News, reporter Elliott Almond caught up with NFL Hall-of-Fame quarterback Jim Plunkett to talk about life after football. His response made headlines. "My life sucks", said Plunkett, now 69. "It’s no fun being in this body right now. Everything hurts." The years of daily pain pulsating from the neck, back, knees, ...
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How An Elite Marathon Runner Took Charge Of His Genetics
Steve D. is a trained Marathon runner. He has overcome a genetic pre-disposition to Diabetes and is using his DNA Test results to train harder and smarter for all future marathons. This is his #Orig3nStory. Can you tell us a bit about your background and why you became interested in DNA Testing? Sure. I carry the TCF7L2 (TT) gene. This gene explains why every male on my father’s side ...
By Orig3n
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Gene of the Week: SOD2 (Skin Protection)
There are around 30,000 genes in the human genome. In this weekly series, we’ll write about a new gene featured in Orig3n DNA tests so you can discover the kinds of information genetic assessments can offer you. Have you ever wondered why some people’s skin ages differently than others? There’s a gene for that™! Here at Orig3n, we’ve been dreaming of a winter ...
By Orig3n
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Pain and the Endocannabinoid System, A Physicians Perspective
The topic of pain and pain control is a very complex one with many different areas of concern and consideration. I will try to outline this complex topic as it applies to the endocannabinoid system. In my last article I briefly outlined this system and described it as an internal “buffer” the main function of which is to create homeostasis within our body. When considering the ...
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ISO Quality Standards and Energy Management
Can you tell the number of ISO certifications or quality standards your company holds? Difficult, isn’t it? The world of professional certifications is expanding to harmonise quality standards between countries. Although they are becoming increasingly widespread, you may have doubts regarding their usefulness. You are not the only one to think so. International certifications are extremely ...
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The Endocannabinoid System, A Physician`s Perspective
Most physicians are constantly learning not only for their benefit but, more importantly, for the benefit of their patients. It is not surprising therefore that there is considerable interest in the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as this system has only been recently recognized and appreciated. I think it is fair to say that over the last decade there has been more interest in the ECS than any ...
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How Do I Choose A Good Elevator?
So you've decided that your project needs a personnel mobility elevator. But which type do you need? To help you choose the right elevator specification, we've come up with some questions to consider. Flow analysis is essential. Following this, the actual building requirements and the profile of the elevator users should be considered. To help you determine the type of vertical passenger ...
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Are biodegradable plastics really better for the environment?
Most of us want to do our bit for the environment these days, and there is a big focus on plastic when it comes to being green. As it is notoriously difficult to recycle plastic, more and more of us are leaning towards using and purchasing biodegradable plastics without knowing all that much about them. With lots of questions over what happens to these plastics and how they are made, it is ...
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Titanium but not just titanium
Titanium and its alloys have many advantages as surgical implant materials, such as low density, high strength, good toughness, good biocompatibility, non-toxicity, low elastic modulus, good corrosion resistance, and low X-ray absorption rate Etc., thus occupying an increasingly important position in medical metal materials. Titanium and its alloys can be used for the repair and replacement of ...
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Silk Fibroin Enhances Tendon Repair and Tissue Regeneration
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have used silk protein, which is produced by silkworms, as a biomaterial for tendon repair. The researchers report that their approach has made significant progress in tendon regeneration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). SF is a promising biomaterial for tendon repair, but its relatively rigid mechanical properties and low cell ...
By Matexcel
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How Much Do You Know about Bacteriocin?
In recent years, the increase in the number of multi-drug resistant pathogens and food safety have become serious global problems, and it is increasingly important to find or develop a new generation of antibacterial drugs or preservatives. Scientists have discovered that bacteria-produced bacteriocins can control clinically relevant susceptible and resistant bacteria, and purified bacteriocins ...
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Targeting Interleukin-6 Helps to Mitigate the Side Effects of Immunotherapy
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a new strategy to reduce immune-related adverse events by targeting immunotherapy with the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6). The study, published in Cancer Cell, provides evidence for the concept of combining immune checkpoint blockers and cytokine blockers to selectively inhibit inflammatory autoimmune responses. ...
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A Novel Potential Target for CAR-T Cell Therapy in Human Solid Tumors Discovered
At present, chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy (CAR-T) has made significant achievements in the treatment of specific hematological cancers, allowing patients with relapsed/refractory disease to survive longer and become healthier, but in clinical studies, cell therapy has actually not been successful in the treatment of patients with solid tumors, in part due to the lack of tumor targets ...
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Bananas Face Another Extinction Crisis, Can Gene Editing Save Bananas?
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world, however, in fact bananas are at stake and we may no longer eat them at any time. And the source of this crisis is fungal infection, and in 1950, an outbreak of a banana infectious disease with fungal infection called "Panama disease" directly led to the complete extinction of Gros Michel, the most widely planted banana variety at that ...
By Lifeasible
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