Monthly Archives: Giugno 2023
The Changing Role of Testosterone in the Maturation of Social-Emotional Behavior
The gonadal hormone testosterone is known to play a crucial role in the regulation of social and emotional behavior by influencing approach and avoidance actions.
However, the function of testosterone undergoes significant changes during...
Pertussis Outbreak in Israel: What You Need to Know
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. It can cause severe coughing fits that make it hard to breathe, and can lead...
Red Blood Cell Alterations in Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Implications for Disease Pathology and Long-COVID
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused the global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which can lead to severe multi-organ failure and death.
The underlying pathomechanisms of COVID-19 involve a...
The Interplay Between Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and SARS-CoV-2: Implications for Coinfection and Disease...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of the Hepadnaviridae family and is responsible for a staggering number of chronic hepatitis infections worldwide.
According to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO),...
Vagus Nerve Dysfunction in Post-COVID-19 Condition: Unraveling the Pathogenesis and Implications for Clinical Management
The post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) or "Long-COVID" has emerged as a significant global public health and medical challenge, affecting a considerable percentage of individuals who survive acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Approximately 5-10% of COVID-19 survivors experience...
Rustrela Virus Has Crossed Over From Wood Mice To Cats, Threatening Feline Lives Across...
If you are a cat owner, you may have heard of a mysterious and fatal disease that affects cats in Europe, especially in Sweden, Austria and Germany.
The disease is called "staggering disease" because...
Esplorare la relazione tra mantenimento somatico, comportamenti riproduttivi e avversità della prima infanzia nel...
Il disturbo borderline di personalità (BPD) è una condizione complessa e sfaccettata che colpisce milioni di persone in tutto il mondo.
Il disturbo borderline di personalità (BPD) è una condizione di salute mentale complessa che...
How Alcohol Consumption Affects Depression
Alcohol and depression are two common and interrelated health problems that affect many people around the world. While it is well established that alcohol can worsen depression symptoms, it is less clear how changes...
Exploring the Relationship Between Somatic Maintenance, Reproductive Behaviors, and Early Life Adversity in Borderline...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that typically emerges during late adolescence or early adulthood....
Breakthrough in Magnesium Battery Technology Paves the Way for High-Energy-Density, Mass-Produced Solutions
A research team led by Dr. Minah Lee at the Energy Storage Research Center of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has made a significant breakthrough in the development of magnesium...
Understanding Consciousness: Assessing Brain Dynamics in Disorders of Consciousness
Consciousness is a subjective experience that encompasses an individual's personal perception of "what it is like" to be themselves.
While the definition and origins of consciousness are still subjects of scientific and philosophical debates,...
Psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions
Psychedelic substances, such as psilocybin and MDMA, have shown promising results in clinical trials for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression, cancer-related distress and post-traumatic stress disorder.
However, these substances also induce...
Overcoming Drug Resistance in Multiple Myeloma: Targeting Bone Marrow with Nanoparticle-Mediated siRNA Delivery
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a challenging hematological malignancy characterized by relapse and short survival rates. Efforts to combat MM drug resistance have become an urgent clinical need.
In this context, a promising approach involves targeting...
The Impact of Age of Learning Autism on Quality of Life and Well-being in...
Autism is a lifelong condition that presents various challenges for individuals, impacting their quality of life (QoL) and well-being in adulthood.
Research suggests that autistic adults generally report lower QoL and poorer mental well-being compared...
Interocezione: cos’è e perché è importante
L'interocezione è il senso che ci permette di percepire e comprendere lo stato interno del nostro corpo.
Implica la percezione, l'interpretazione, l'integrazione e la regolazione di segnali provenienti da noi stessi, come il battito cardiaco,...
