Medical World

18/06/2025

Vitamin D increases testosterone production 🥊

Vitamin D deficiency and low testosterone concentrations in men can affect their fertility or lead to osteoporosis and loss of muscle mass. New Danish research shows that these two factors may be more closely related than previously thought, since vitamin D deficiency may reduce testosterone production.

18/06/2025

Understanding Blood

02/05/2025

Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas recognized for research on fundamental cell signaling pathway

15/02/2025

A new study shows that a vitamin K precursor, menadione, may offer a highly targeted way to kill prostate cancer cells.

Unlike traditional treatments that push cancer into dormancy, menadione acts as a pro-oxidant, disrupting a key lipid called PI(3)P. This lipid helps cells manage waste, and without it, cancer cells become overwhelmed and ultimately burst.

The study, published in Science, demonstrated significant tumor suppression in both mice and human cancer cells. Researchers believe this method could offer a safer and more definitive resolution for prostate cancer while minimizing the risk of resistance.

Beyond cancer, menadione also shows promise in treating X-linked myotubular myopathy, a severe genetic muscle disorder. Importantly, menadione’s safety profile appears favorable, as it is commonly used in animal feed to support vitamin K production.

The findings suggest that menadione could be especially beneficial for prostate cancer patients under active surveillance, potentially delaying or even preventing progression.

With low side effects and a highly selective approach, this research offers new hope for effective, minimally invasive cancer treatment options.

Learn more: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adk9167

01/02/2025

Believe me, it's a fun experiment!

This picture showing one of the strange phenomena of the human brain. If you focus your gaze for 30 seconds without blinking at the three dots on the nose, then lift your eyes to the ceiling and blink several times, you will see the real picture in color.

This phenomenon is called, phosphenes, where the eyes and brain work together to create these small visual changes as a result of pressure on the eyeball or sudden changes in light levels.

Source: Physics and Astronomy Page

26/01/2025

20/01/2025

A doctor got a call from a woman, "My husband just swallowed the aspirins, what shall I do?"The doctor replied, "Give him a headache, what else?"

14/11/2024

World Diabetes Day 2024 is being observed today, on November 14. It’s the primary global awareness campaign focused on diabetes, and this year’s theme emphasizes "Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,"This theme underscores the importance of making essential diabetes medicines and technology, including insulin and glucose monitors, accessible and affordable to all.

The day also highlights the need for education about diabetes management, as well as the lifestyle and health choices that can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes. Activities worldwide include educational seminars, screenings, fundraisers, and public campaigns aimed at raising awareness and advocating for better access to diabetes care.

14/11/2024

World Diabetes Day 2024 is being observed today, on November 14. It’s the primary global awareness campaign focused on diabetes, and this year’s theme emphasizes "Access to Diabetes Care." This theme underscores the importance of making essential diabetes medicines and technology, including insulin and glucose monitors, accessible and affordable to all.

The day also highlights the need for education about diabetes management, as well as the lifestyle and health choices that can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes. Activities worldwide include educational seminars, screenings, fundraisers, and public campaigns aimed at raising awareness and advocating for better access to diabetes care.

10/11/2024

Three Abnormal Bowl Sounds and Causes

04/11/2024

Anatomy in motion