Defining Digital Fabrication Digital fabrication is an industrial practice that utilizes various automated methods and computer-controlled tools to manufacture objects from digital plans or designs. Through digital fabrication, designers and manufacturers have…
Cancer Chemotherapy Associated Nausea and Vomiting Therapeutics: Advances in Preventive Therapies
Pathophysiology of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Chemotherapy works by killing rapidly dividing cancer cells but can also damage normal cells with high turnover rates, such as those in the gastrointestinal tract, hair…
C: A Revolutionary Change in Maintenance Operations Management
Introduction to CMMS A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), sometimes referred to as a Computerized Maintenance Management Information System (CMMIS), is a software package that maintains a computer database of information about…
The Comfort Cure: Lidocaine Ointment for Aches and Pains
What is Lidocaine Ointment? Lidocaine ointment is a topical medication used to provide relief from pain associated with minor skin irritations, burns, insect bites, skin abrasions, sunburn, and other conditions causing itching…
Understanding Bacteriophage Therapy and Its Potential Applications
What are Bacteriophages? Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that solely infect bacteria. They are the most abundant organisms on Earth, with an estimated population of around 10^31 phage particles. Phages…
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccinations’ Impact on Immune Response to Variants Revealed in Study
A recent study conducted by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has shed light on how initial SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations can prepare immune cells to effectively respond to subsequent…
Scientists Engage in Friendly Competition to Enhance Pertussis Vaccine Predictions
Scientists from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology recently conducted a competition to test researchers’ predictions regarding B. pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination. As part of the Computational Models of Immunity network, teams…
Unveiling the Link Between Stress and Fear in the Brain: A Breakthrough in Understanding PTSD
Our brains are equipped with a natural defense mechanism to sense fear, a vital survival instinct that alerts us to potential threats. However, when fear manifests in the absence of real danger,…
Insights into Short Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Management
What is Short Bowel Syndrome? Short bowel syndrome, also known as short gut syndrome, is a condition that occurs when a large part of the small intestine is surgically removed or…
Pharmaceutical Water: Ensuring Safety and Purity
Cleaning, manufacturing and packaging activities in the pharmaceutical industry rely heavily on using water for various purposes. However, use of contaminated water can pose serious risks to patient safety. Strict quality standards…