There are two broad types of sunscreen products categorized according to their mode of action. Both provide protection against the […]
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Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What is the Difference
There are topical skincare products specifically formulated to protect the skin from the damaging and potentially cancerous effects of the […]
Simple Carbohydrates vs Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates or saccharides are one of the three macronutrients alongside fat and proteins. Hence, as such, our bodies need them […]
WHO: Three Dimensions of Burnout
The World Health Organization or WHO included burnout in the 2019 iteration of its International Classification of Diseases or IDC-11. […]
Patient-Centered and People-Centered Care: Background
Numerous health care practitioners have recommended redirecting the modern healthcare system from the traditional doctor-centered and disease-centered approaches to one […]
Macrophages: Functions, Mechanism, Significance
Macrophages are one of the major types of white blood cells or leukocytes of the immune system that play an […]
Thymus: Functions and Significance
The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ located behind the sternum, between the upper portions of the lungs, and in […]
What are Chemokines: Role in Immune Response
Chemokines are small proteins that form a specific class or subgroup of signaling molecules called cytokines. Note that the word […]
Role of Cytokines: Immunomodulating Agents
Cytokines are immunomodulating agents responsible for regulating the immune response. They are produced and secreted by certain immune and non-immune […]
Dexamethasone as COVID-19 Treatment: An Overview
Preliminary results from clinical trials in the United Kingdom suggested that low-dose dexamethasone could reduce death rates by about 30 […]