Research Articles
The Pain Prescription Puzzle: A Deep Dive into Painkiller Use in a Nigerian Hospital
An in-depth analysis of analgesic prescription patterns at a secondary health facility in Ibadan, Nigeria, exploring pain management practices and public health implications.
The Exercise Paradox: How Strenuous Activity Affects Blood Clotting and Inflammation
Exploring how strenuous exercise affects coagulation, inflammation, and endothelial activation in people with sickle cell trait
The Pomegranate Paradox: When a "Superfood" Makes Sepsis Worse
Research reveals how pomegranate extract's antioxidant properties may worsen sepsis outcomes by impairing immune response in a rat model of infection.
The Double Agent: How an Inflammation Molecule Clogs Our Arteries
Discover how the inflammation molecule Leukotriene D4 enhances oxidized LDL uptake in macrophages, accelerating atherosclerosis development.
Compleasomes: The Brain's Secret Weapon Against Herpes Encephalitis
Discover how compleasomes - hybrid complexes of proteasomes and complement factors - fight herpes simplex encephalitis in the brain's cerebrospinal fluid.
Unmasking the Enemy: How Cancer Patients' Own Antibodies Are Guiding New Therapies
Discover how mesothelioma patients' antibodies reveal public and private cancer antigens, paving the way for innovative immunotherapies.
The Silent Conductors: How Long Non-Coding RNAs Guide Stem Cells in Periodontal Regeneration
Discover how long non-coding RNAs regulate periodontal ligament stem cells osteogenic differentiation in periodontitis and their potential for regenerative therapies.
Ceftaroline vs. Vancomycin: The Battle Against MRSA Meningitis
A comprehensive comparison of ceftaroline+rifampin versus vancomycin+rifampin for treating MRSA meningitis based on experimental research findings.
The Dual Nature of Interleukin-6: From Inflammation to Beta-Cell Protector
Exploring the surprising role of Interleukin-6 as a potential positive modulator of human beta-cell function in diabetes treatment.
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Highlights from the Barshop Symposium on Aging 2017
Explore the groundbreaking research on sex differences in aging presented at the 2017 Barshop Symposium, featuring key experiments, research tools, and future directions in geroscience.