By: Herman Kosasih Historically, dengue-like illnesses occurred almost simultaneously in Asia, Africa and North America around 200 years ago. The term ‘dengue’ originated from the Swahili phrase Ka-dinga pepo, which translates to “cramp-like seizure.” It wasn’t until 1943 that Ren Kimura and Susumu Hotta successfully isolated the virus (DENV) during an epidemic in Nagasaki. Subsequently,
Read moreBy: Nayon Kang, Lucy Chung, David Vallee A reaction between two (or more) drugs or between a drug and a food or supplement. An existing medical condition can also cause a drug interaction. A drug interaction can decrease or increase the action of the drug(s) or cause adverse effects. 1 This interaction could result in
Read moreBy: Lucas Buyon and Aaron Neal Part of NIAID’s longstanding mission is to study the biology of pathogens with pandemic potential and support the development of medical countermeasures (MCMs) against them. MCMs broadly include any medicines, vaccines, protective equipment, or other medical supplies that can be used to diagnose, prevent, or treat diseases. The emergence
Read moreBy: Yan Mardian Clinical research is a vital aspect of the healthcare industry that aims to improve patient outcomes and advance medical knowledge. One of the critical components of successful clinical research is accurate and reliable laboratory testing. However, laboratory testing can be challenging to standardize, and results can vary significantly depending on the testing
Read more
Most Commented