The monkeypox virus or MPOXV is a double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family. It is a disease-causing and […]
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Efficacy vs Effectiveness in Drugs and Vaccines
The words “efficacy” and “effectiveness” are used to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the performance of a particular drug or vaccine. Most media outlets and the […]
Treatment For Mpox Disease And Vaccines Against Mpox Virus
Public attention toward the monkeypox disease or mpox and the monkeypox virus has emerged following a series of outbreaks outside of Africa that began in […]
Known Human Coronaviruses: From HCoV-OC43 to SARS-CoV-2
There are seven strains of coronavirus known to infect humans. These viruses primarily cause respiratory tract infections, but their degree of severity range from mild […]
Studies: Can Omega-3 Improve Memory?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat essential in human nutrition and physiology. They are easily acquired from common food sources to include cold-water […]
Mpox Facts: The Origin of Mpox
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by the mpox virus or MPOXV and is related to the smallpox. The virus […]
Types of Pain: Classifications and By Mechanism
Pain is an uncomfortable and unpleasant sensation stemming from the activation of the nervous system and caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association […]
Stages of Vaccine Development
The elaborated stages contained in its entire development cycle collectively represent one of the challenges or factors affecting the development of vaccines. In fact, more […]
Factors and Challenges in Vaccine Development
Developing a vaccine is not a straightforward science. There are different processes and issues needed to be taken into consideration for its development, preparation, and […]
Studies: Effectiveness of Bitter Melon Against Diabetes
Momordica charantia or bitter melon is a tropical and subtropical vine that is widely cultivated in South and Southeast Asia, East Asia, South America, the […]