Health

Pharmacological and immunological therapies of COVID-19 seek to inhibit the mechanical binding of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 to the ACE2 receptor and the cleavage of furin for cell entry. The increased infectivity resulting from…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental phenotypes characterized by social and communication deficits along with restrictive behaviors accompanied, most of the time, by psychiatric comorbidities such as…

Dietary restriction has proven health benefits for organisms including reduction of seizures in animal models and is a proposed intervention for drug-resistant epilepsy. Acute fasting offers the opportunity to identify the specific…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Its incidence is high in men and women, but there are specific differences by sex. Multiple cohort studies have shown that high blood potassium excretion, as a surrogate…

Depressive disorders are on the rise worldwide: from 2005 to 2015, the number of clinically depressed individuals increased by 18.4%, reaching an estimated 311 million. The major depressive disorder often coincides with chronic diseases…

COPD is a chronic lung disease that obstructs the airways, causing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It is defined by a reduced ratio between the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and the forced vital capacity (FVC)…

Blue light, which is characterized as high-energy, short-wavelength, has sparked interest as a potential health hazard to humans. Recent research into its effects has focused on retinal-associated cells in vitro and suggests that it may…

The oral route is a safe, inexpensive, and easy way of administering medications to patients and is known to result in a high degree of compliance. However, it is the most complex way for an active pharmaceutical ingredient to enter and be…

The insular crust has attracted researchers for many years, dating back to the early 19th century. Many studies using neuroimaging and electrocortical stimulation have provided evidence that the insula is a highly multifunctional and…

Nocturnal enuresis (EN) in children or adolescents is a common condition that is usually self-limited, with an estimated prevalence of 15% at five years, decreasing to 1-2% after 15 years. In the case of adults, the global incidence is…