A Salmonella infection is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract Do people who are more frequently exposed to non-typhoidal Salmonella have an increased risk of colon cancer? Researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the University of Illinois jointly conducted a study to find an answer to this question. Initial study … Read more
The ministers, who met by video conference, called on the Taliban regime to reverse its decision to ban women from studying at university and ban girls from secondary education. And they warn Kabul of the possible consequences before the International Criminal Court in The Hague: “persecution of gender can constitute a crime against humanity under … Read more
The whole field of oncology is getting a huge boost December 20 is an important day for Dutch cancer research. KWF is investing over €43.7 million in a large number of new projects across the country. From laboratory research to the implementation of new healthcare innovations, from childhood cancers to metastatic cancers of unknown origin … Read more
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder The UMCG Department of Cardiology has received a $2.5 million grant from the Heart Foundation for atrial fibrillation research. Cardiology professor Michiel Rienstra leads the EmbRACE network which will conduct the research. The research focuses on the mechanisms underlying the development of atrial fibrillation and on … Read more
21:32 Friday 16 December 2022 I wrote – Nermin Daifallah The liver is responsible for performing a number of functions to keep us healthy: it removes toxins from the body, produces enzymes that help digest food, stores sugar and nutrients, and fights infection. When the liver is damaged for any reason, its healthy cells become … Read more
Follow-up research is urgently needed to determine the impact of iGAS in the Netherlands and Europe Severe group A streptococcal infections (iGAS) have been observed more than usual in children in the last year. Although these serious infections are still very rare, the number of children arriving at hospital with them has increased significantly since … Read more