Answer to Case 684
Answer to theParasite Case of the Week 684: Anisakid L3 larvaeThe following is our third and final discussion from our amazing guest author and 3rd year medical student, Hadel Go. I ' m sure you will all agree that her discussions have been among the best we ' ve ever had on this blog. Congratulations on the excellent work, Hadel!_____________________ Worm cases are always my favorite because the comments are either “They are so beautiful!!” (@Parasite_Power on Twitter) or “…That’s a wholelottanope” (Valmik in the comments).This is a nematode in the Anisakidae family, likelyPseudoterranovaorAnisakis spp., ...
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - May 30, 2022 Category: Parasitology Source Type: blogs
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine May Harden U.S. Indo-Pacific Allies
The effects of Russia ' s war against Ukraine stretch worldwide as countries watch Ukraine ' s unfolding tragedy to glean possible lessons for their own security. Understanding how Australia and Japan are perceiving the conflict could be critical for allied strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - May 26, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Jeffrey W. Hornung; Hayley Channer Source Type: blogs
COVID-19, Co-Production and Governance of Japanese Healthcare Providers
Victor Pestoff (Ersta Sk öndal Bräcke University College), Yayoi Saito (University of Osaka), COVID-19, Co-Production and Governance of Japanese Healthcare Providers, 10 J. Entrepreneurial and Organizational Diversity 54 (2021): The COVID-19 pandemic underlines the importance of citizen support for and compliance... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - May 15, 2022 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Five Market ‐Oriented Policies to Help the U.S. Semiconductor Industry
Scott LincicomeWith Congress still considering a $50 billion-plus subsidy package for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, I ’ve discussed themany(many)reasonswhy such subsides are costly and unnecessary, as well as theignominious history of similar industrial policies in the United States. This doesn ’t mean, however, that the U.S. government should simply do nothing. Instead, there are many horizontal, pro-market policy reforms that would deliver substantial benefits to chipmakers and other capital-intensive advanced manufacturers in the United States while avoiding U.S. industrial policy’s common pitfalls – picking...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 5, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: Scott Lincicome Source Type: blogs
Molecular Robots Swarm to Deliver Cargo
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan created molecular robots that can employ swarm behaviors to move and release small cargoes. The robots can be controlled using light, and they consist of biological components, including DNA, microtubules, which are a cytoskeletal component, and kinesin, which is a motor protein that interacts with microtubule filaments. The technology could have significant potential as a drug delivery mechanism, and may lead to a variety of future nanotechnological medical applications. While the technology is currently in its infancy, if the researchers can make the technique work inside the b...
Source: Medgadget - April 26, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Medicine Nanomedicine Oncology Hokkaidouni Source Type: blogs
A woman in her 60s with palpitations
Conclusion:The final tracing in Today ' s Case was obtained the day after the run of ATach that was caught on Telemetry. I found it interesting to compare this last ECG #4 — with the post-cardioversion ECG #2 — and then with QRS morphology in selected leads during full preexcitation that was seen in ECG #1 (these 3 tracings put together in Figure-4):Sinus rhythm is again present in ECG #4 (RED arrows in lead II). However, the PR interval is short — and delta waves are seen.Compared to ECG #2 — there is more preexcitation in...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - April 24, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pendell Source Type: blogs
10 Gender Narratives Women Can Break to Bloom
Have you ever felt like you were playing by the wrong “rules”, but didn’t know the right ones?
Are you experiencing the awkward “ick” vibe at work, in a relationship, or in life? Do you sometimes feel like you just don’t fit?
Throughout our lifespan there are times when we simply outgrow our circumstances. When we find ourselves trying to fit into a job, relationship or lifestyle that no longer serves our needs, desires or values, it’s an inauthentic move. It can feel suffocating, anxiety-provoking, uncomfortable, irritating or just plain wrong. This is the feeling that signals to us that it’s t...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gianna Contini Tags: career confidence creativity featured philosophy productivity tips psychology self confidence self-improvement success gender narratives Source Type: blogs
Optical Therapy Leads to Cancer Apoptosis
Researchers at Okayama University in Japan developed a novel technique to induce cancer cell apoptosis using light. The technology involves modifying the cells to express a light-sensitive protein that rapidly pumps hydrogen ions out of the cell when it is stimulated with light. This increase in cell alkalinity causes it to undergo apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death. The researchers hope that the technology could pave the way for cancer therapies that are more gentle than current treatments, which often result in cell necrosis, a more traumatic form of cell death.
Technologies that target cancer have been in dev...
Source: Medgadget - April 5, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Oncology Source Type: blogs
Wearable Sensor Uses Kirigami to Improve Skin Contact
Researchers at Osaka Prefecture University in Japan developed a wearable and wireless electrocardiogram monitor that employs kirigami, an ancient art of folding and cutting paper, to ensure better skin contact, stretchability, and breathability. The kirigami design lets the researchers minimize the size of their sensor and the technology allows for long-term vitals measurements with wireless data transmission to a smartphone app. Consisting of a film made of polyethylene terephthalate that the researchers printed with silver electrodes, the sensor includes ingenious cuts that allow it to better conform to the ever-undulati...
Source: Medgadget - April 4, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Cardiology Materials Sports Medicine Source Type: blogs
The Fight Against The Ever-Widening Health Gap Between Rich And Poor
According to a series of studies published in the Lancet, the wealthiest American women live approximately 10 years longer than their poorest counterparts, and this gap widens to a shocking 14,5 years for men. With these figures, the USA is the most unequal country in terms of health outcome among the OECD countries. And the outlook is not great either. Researchers warn us that this difference we now see between the top and bottom 1% is only going to grow. Without intervention, the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest 20% will expand to 10 years in a generation’s time.
There are differences be...
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 29, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Digital Health Research Future of Medicine Healthcare Design Healthcare Policy Telemedicine & Smartphones health literacy democratised healthcare Source Type: blogs
The Spirit of Cherry Blossoms: Lessons for a Materialistic World
Nature’s wonders disclose many profound truths. Cherry blossoms, or Sakura in Japanese, are one of her most eloquent marvels. As these ethereal blooms begin to flower once again this spring, we might consider the wisdom they embody, especially in these self-centered times.
Whether you are one of the millions of people who have thronged to the cherry blossom festivals in far-flung places like Washington, DC, Vancouver, and Tokyo or witnessed the blossoming and snowy fall of these exquisite flowers from a tree in your own backyard, you have probably been moved by their fleeting splendor. If we look deeper at the ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - March 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Serina Aramaki Tags: creativity featured happiness philosophy self-improvement sakura Source Type: blogs
Japan's Wake Up Call
Russia ' s invasion of Ukraine has drawn concern and comparison to what China may have in mind for Taiwan. Given China ' s history of provocations, it could behoove Japanese leaders to devote renewed attention to how they would deal with a Taiwan crisis, especially as it could include an attack on Japan. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - March 24, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Jeffrey W. Hornung Source Type: blogs
116 You Got This Quotes to Give You a Big Burst of Motivation Right Now
Some days you're motivated and ready to go as soon as you jump out of bed.
But on other days you feel a lack of confidence, you're unmotivated or just simply have gotten your day started on the wrong foot in some way.
What can you do then?
Well, one thing that can help is a big burst of energy and motivation in the form of timeless advice and inspiration. So in this post I'd like to share 116 of the best and most powerful you got this quotes to give you the boost you need right now.
And if you want even more inspirational quotes to remind you that you got this then check out this post with quotes on knowing your true wort...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
IDIH Week 2022 on Active and Heathy Aging in Time of COVID – including US workshop 12 ET/9PT, Monday 21st
By ELIZABETH BROWN for CATALYST @ HEALTH 2.0
IDIH Week 2022 starts this coming Monday! It is a 4-day FREE online event hosted by Catalyst & our partner organizations that is dedicated to researchers, innovators, care providers and users associations dealing with Digital Health for Active and Healthy Ageing (AHA). IDIH Week is a unique occasion for R&I stakeholders from the US, Europe, and beyond to explore opportunities for international cooperation in the field of Digital Health for Active and Healthy Ageing, through information, networking and co-creation sessions that will be held betw...
Source: The Health Care Blog - March 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, February 28th 2022
In conclusion, as BMI and waist circumference are related to elevations of immune markers in the IL-6 pathway, chronic inflammation might be an important mediator of the relationship between BMI and frailty.
Fat Tissue Becomes Dysfunctional with Age as Mitochondria Falter
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2022/02/fat-tissue-becomes-dysfunctional-with-age-as-mitochondria-falter/
Mitochondria are effectively power plants, hundreds of them working in every cell to produce chemical energy store molecules to power cellular processes. Mitochondrial function declines with age, unfortunately, for underlying r...
Source: Fight Aging! - February 27, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
