Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have said the Ebola outbreak in the vast central African country has entered “a new phase” after a case of the deadly virus was detected in the north-west city of Mbandaka.
The first urban case significantly escalates the risk of an epidemic, and has...
Glaucoma, which according to recent scientific studies affects more than 55 million people worldwide and is one of the main causes of visual impairment, is a chronic and degenerative eye disease that gradually, slowly and severely damages the optic nerve causing dangerous alterations in visual field perception. Illustrating the...
Medics in Hazmat suits screen plane passengers for killer mystery coronavirus
Footage reportedly taken on an China Airlines flight from Wuhan to Macau appears to show medics checking passengers for symptoms of the mysterious virus
Footage of people in Hazmat suits seemingly scanning Chinese passengers for symptoms of a mysterious virus...
Visual defects (nearsightedness, astigmatism and farsightedness) are becoming increasingly common, and refractive surgery now offers several cutting-edge techniques (excimer laser and femtosecond laser) to eliminate them definitively in a completely safe and painless manner. "Beyond the age of 40, however, when the patient's defect exceeds the corrective possibilities of...
Ibuprofen taken by women in their first three months of pregnancy might reduce a daughter’s number of eggs, potentially affecting the child’s future fertility, according to research carried out on human cells in the lab.
It is generally thought that women are born with a fixed number of eggs, although controversial...
Although ozone therapy has long been known in medicine, its application in dentistry today represents one of the most promising innovations in the field. Thanks to technological advances—particularly the use of ozonized water—this natural and non-invasive method is proving invaluable in a wide range of treatments: from tooth extractions...
A type of bacteria commonly found on human skin produces a substance that may help protect against skin cancer, researchers have revealed.
The scientists say the surprise discovery regarding a strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis highlights the importance of the community microbes found on and in the body in preventing disease.
While it is not...
Britain cannot take for granted that it will retain its world-leading position in science and innovation after Brexit, a committee of MPs has warned.
The House of Commons science and technology select committee is concerned that the UK has not yet committed itself to the next round of EU funding which...
In the landscape of modern dentistry, invisible orthodontics is rapidly emerging as an innovative solution offering numerous advantages over traditional braces. This treatment, which uses transparent, customized aligners, represents a true revolution for those who wish to correct their teeth in a completely non-invasive way. Known for his professionalism...
Dental implantology is a branch of dentistry that aims to restore missing teeth by inserting artificial titanium roots (dental implants). In essence, implantology is a rehabilitation procedure aimed at those who have lost their natural teeth. Illustrating the latest frontiers in the field are Dr Maria Cacciola, Dr Luigi...
