What are DNA Vaccines, and Why Are They Important?

1,461 ViewsIn microbiology, genetic recombination is a type of reassortment between two or more genetic elements. It usually occurs between two DNA or DNA-like molecules but can also involve RNA. It leads to the exchange of genetic information and is a form of molecular evolution that plays a vital role in adaptive immunity. A vaccine […]

Does Music Therapy Work?

1,664 ViewsAlthough obviously not intended as an alternative to life-saving medicine, music therapycan be used to help treat people with a variety of health conditions, both mental and physical. For example, those suffering with cancer may find that the use of music therapy helps to reduce anxiety associated with their illness and the treatment they […]

The Healthcare Kiosk: Simple but Effective

1,464 ViewsIf you had to choose one telemedicine solution to introduce to your medical practice, what would it be? A simple healthcare kiosk that manages check-ins electronically would be an excellent choice. The healthcare kiosk represents a simple but effective tool for leveraging technology to improve service delivery. Telemedicine solutions can certainly be complex. CSI […]

How to Care for Someone with Dementia at Home

1,921 ViewsTo put it simply, dementia is essentially the loss of your cognitive function. This makes the ability to remember, think and reason, which affects the everyday functions of people’s lives severely. Dementia causes a decline in people’s ability to function as an individual overall, as the brain slowly begins to shut down. And sadly, […]

Know how to prevent stomach cancer through risk factor awareness!

1,683 ViewsDoctors, as with most cancer kinds, aren’t always able to describe why one individual develops stomach cancer while another does not. Gastric cancer is cancer that forms in the stomach and spreads throughout the body. Stomach cancer is difficult to diagnose since it progresses gradually over time and people may not so often notice […]