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Sunday, July 24, 2016
MCQ 11. Anaerobic glycolysis, NAD+ and Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.
MCQ 11. Under conditions of anaerobic glycolysis, the NAD+ required by glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is supplied by a reaction catalyzed by an enzyme.
Which is this enzyme?
a. glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase
b. alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
c. lactate dehydrogenase
d. malate dehydrogenase
e. pyruvate dehydrogenase
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'Smart Thread' Enables 3-D Tissue Embedding for Medical Diagnostics
By integrating microfluidic networks, nano-scale sensors, and electronics, researchers have created implantable, thread-like devices that can be sutured through several layers of tissue in 3-D to gather and send diagnostic data wirelessly as it happens.
Writing the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering, the team - led by engineers from Tufts University in Medford, MA - says the new "smart thread" diagnostic platform could form the basis of a new generation of implantable medical diagnostics and smart wearable devices.
The paper describes the creation of microfluidic threads that can be sutured through several layers of tissue to sample fluid. The network of microfluidic circuits "interface intimately with biological tissues in three dimensions," note the authors.
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Current Approaches for the Detection of Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a recognized complication in hospitalized patients. A report in 2009 from National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) suggested that AKI was frequently undetected in hospital patients thus contributing to patient morbidity and mortality. Clinical guidelines for recognition and treatment for acute kidney injury were published by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) in 2013 and reported an associated mortality with AKI of more than 25–30%. This guideline also recognized the prevalence of AKI in the primary care population in patients with or without acute illness. NICE also recognized the impact of AKI on healthcare resources, with costs (excluding those in the community) of £434–620 million per year, more than that associated with breast, lung and skin cancer combined
AKI is characterized by an acute loss of the kidney’s excretory capacity leading to accumulation of waste products such as urea and creatinine, and decreased urine output. It is associated with rapid decline in glomerular filtration rate and increases in potassium, phosphate and hydrogen ions. It has varied causes and may be secondary to a non-renal event, thus may be common in hospitalized patients and critically ill patients. It may go undetected in primary care as it can occur without any symptoms. There are associations between co-morbidities, current medications, acute illness and AKI resulting in the high morbidity associated with the condition and the impact on healthcare resources.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Steam Inhalation Does not Ease Chronic Nasal Congestion
While steam inhalation is widely adopted in an attempt to ease a blocked nose, a new study suggests it is unlikely to work for chronic nasal congestion.
However, saline nasal irrigation - a technique used to "flush out" excess mucus from the nasal cavity - may be beneficial for chronic nasal congestion, according to the researchers.
Study leader Dr. Paul Little, professor of primary care research at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, and colleagues recently published their findings in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Nasal congestion is a common complaint, often caused by the common cold, flu, or sinus infection. Hay fever and other allergies, nasal polyps, and chronic sinusitis are some other causes of the condition.
While nasal congestion is just an irritation for the most part, it can cause other symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision.
Despite its popularity, inhaling steam is unlikely to ease symptoms of chronic nasal congestion. |
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Amazing Foods That Help Prevent Fatty Liver
Have you been suffering from abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and loss of appetite quite often?
Then, you need to watch out, as these could be the symptoms of a fatty liver disease. In case of fatty liver disease, one tends to develop excess fats within the liver.
Liver is one of the most important vital organs of our body. A certain amount of fat in the liver is normal, but when it increases above the normal (above 5 per cent of the organ's weight), then the person could be at the risk of developing fatty liver disease.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Antibiotic Resistance Raising the Specter of 'Untreatable Gonorrhea'
A new federal health surveillance study says gonorrhea is becoming resistant to azithromycin - one of the duo of antibiotics recommended for treating the sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
The study, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is published in the agency's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae that infects the genitals, rectum, and throat.
Gonorrhea occurs in both men and women, and is one of the most common STDs in the U.S. It is especially common among young people of 15-24 years of age.
The CDC say the growing threat of untreatable gonorrhea, together with rising rates of disease, means preventing new infections is more important than ever. |
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Simplify Residual Renal Function (RRF) Estimation
Determination and monitoring of RRF has been a long-standing challenge for laboratories. Unreliable, labor-intensive urine collection and complex equations have made accurate measurement and reporting problematic.
Siemens N Latex BTP assay is the first marker to accurately, reliably, and simply estimate RRF status with one serum sample.
"BTP provides a promising blood measure of RRF that could facilitate existing recommendations to integrate regular assessment of RKF. |
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Sunday, July 17, 2016
If You Want to Study in the United States
Book 1: Undergraduate Study
Undergraduate Study — how to choose and apply to U.S. bachelor’s and associate degree programs, plus information on technical and vocational educational opportunities in the United States.
Undergraduate Study is one of a series of four introductory booklets produced by the U.S. Department of State to provide objective and practical advice to prospective international students and scholars on studying in the United States.
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Science Behind Power Naps
With a very busy schedule and too much on our plate, we are not getting enough sleep nowadays. Sleep deprivation is very bad for the health and is giving rise to a number of diseases nowadays. Diseases like heart problems, fluctuations in sugar levels, high and low blood pressures and thyroid issues have become very common in sleep deprived individuals. This is where power naps can help.
When you sleep during the day between 1 PM and 4 PM for a period lasting between ten to thirty minutes, it is known as a power nap. If you sleep longer than thirty minutes, you might develop sleep inertia, a groggy feeling. You should also not sleep later than 4 PM as then you will find it difficult to sleep at night.
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