Ever wonder how a fragrance can unlock a once-forgotten memory? In a study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, UC Irvine scientists have discovered that exposing older adults to complex smells while they slept, improved their cognitive and neural functioning. The ability of smell to transport you to a time and place of the past can
Throughout September the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) raises awareness on pain and pain management. This year’s theme is “Research Pain. Manage Pain.” focusing on approaches to improving pain care. The Importance of Pain Awareness Month Around eight million Canadians live with chronic pain. Chronic pain can have a profound effect on
Speed and precision are essential factors in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Melanoma patients benefit from many therapeutic options, but too much choice isn’t always a good thing. This means selecting the best course from a variety of therapies can be slow and difficult. Lucky for us, new medical tech in the form of microneedles may
According to 2020 statistics, Canadians have steadily reduced their intake of beef and pork in recent years. Some avoid eating meat for ethical reasons, while others are worried about negative health effects.1 Meat is a great source of protein, which is an important building block for the body.2 However, meat can also have high amounts
Good news for men living with an enlarged prostate: clinicians have developed a novel way to treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) without sacrificing sexual function. On June 30, 2023, the FDA announced its approval of Optilume BPH for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. “The next-generation Optilume BPH Catheter System offers a safe and effective new,
Post-viral syndrome is a spectrum of symptoms that stay on after infection with a virus. It can affect various body systems such as the nervous, musculoskeletal, and even the respiratory system. Sometimes, people suffer psychological symptoms. Post-viral syndrome can last for a few weeks to months or years and its severity varies among different people.
Preventative Pill for Chronic Migraine – Image by Anna Shvets from Pexels The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded approval of QULIPTA® (atogepant) for use in preventative treatment of chronic migraine.1 In a press release from manufacturer AbbVie, Chief Medical Officer, Roopal Thakkar, explains, “Since September 2021, QULIPTA has helped people living with
Unravelling Nausea and its Causes We’ve all been there—that occasional unsettling sensation where your stomach takes a dive. It’s that feeling of being “sick to your stomach.” This sensation is what we call nausea. But what exactly is it, and why does it make an appearance? What is nausea? Nausea in simple terms is defined
First Steps to a Clinical Definition of Long COVID – Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Post Acute sequela of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or Long COVID, as it’s often called, is a growing public health concern. NIH (USA National Institute of Health) clinicians and scientists have released a study that
You got your blood test results back and your doctor says your Calcium levels look high, that’s good right? On the contrary, this is a signal that it’s time to see an endocrinologist.1 High blood calcium levels can be an indicator that your parathyroid glands are malfunctioning. Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common condition that
New research published in The Archives of Physiotherapy suggests that doctors might be underestimating the amount of pain osteoarthritis patients experience.1 Osteoarthritis is a painful and debilitating condition. We usually associate it with pain caused by wear and tear on tissue – mechanical damage. This, however, isn’t the only type of pain experienced by osteoarthritis
Bacteria, they’re just like us, eh? Well not really, but one of the features we do share, is that viruses love to hijack our cellular machinery. Bacterial viruses are big trouble for their bacterial hosts, but scientists are taking advantage of their ability to target specific cell types to develop new tools for cancer diagnosis