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Full Blood Count (FBC): What It Measures and Why It Matters
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Full Blood Count (FBC): What It Measures and Why It Matters

A Full Blood Count (FBC) is a blood test that measures different types of blood cells and related parameters, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, haemoglobin, haematocrit and red blood cell indices. It can help healthcare professionals investigate conditions such as anaemia, infection, inflammation and certain blood disorders.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND SYNDROME: All You Need to Know about AWS
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND SYNDROME: All You Need to Know about AWS

The dark fantasy adventure “Alice in Wonderland” has gained widespread appreciation among audiences. However, the Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AWS), a brain-related condition, is not something anyone would ever love to experience or witness.

What Stress Does to Your Body: The Neurobiology of Stress
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What Stress Does to Your Body: The Neurobiology of Stress

What does stress actually do to your body? Explore the neurobiology of the survival response, from the immediate SAM axis to the the HPA axis, and learn how to restore your biological equilibrium.

Fregoli Delusion: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Fregoli Syndrome
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Fregoli Delusion: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Fregoli Syndrome

Out of so many mental disorders, a rare disorder is the Fregoli delusion or Fregoli syndrome (FS), in which an individual holds a delusional belief that different people are in fact a single person, who keeps on changing appearances quickly or is in disguise. People affected with this condition often experience anxiety, paranoia, and agitation. It can impact the patient’s mental health and their safety and the safety of others.

Study Finds Sleeping in the Dark is Good for Your Cardiovascular Health
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Study Finds Sleeping in the Dark is Good for Your Cardiovascular Health

According to a study, sleeping in a dark room works wonders for your heart. During sleep, ambient light can put stress on the brain that causes arterial inflammation, which may again lead to a stroke or heart attack. Let us delve into and explore the study further.

SLEEPING BEAUTY SYNDROME: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More about Kleine-Levin Syndrome
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SLEEPING BEAUTY SYNDROME: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More about Kleine-Levin Syndrome

You probably know this story: Aurora, also known as the Sleeping Beauty, was a kind princess who was cursed by an angry fairy and fell into a deep sleep for years. On her sixteenth birthday, she pricked her finger, and the spell came true. Silence covered the land, and the entire kingdom fell asleep with her. Years later, the spell could be broken by a kiss from a prince.

Promising Latest Treatment That Could Calm Anxiety for Millions of Americans
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Promising Latest Treatment That Could Calm Anxiety for Millions of Americans

Today, generalized anxiety disorder is affecting millions of Americans. The disorder usually traps the sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation in a way that even standard treatments cannot relieve completely. UCSF neuroscientist Jennifer Mitchell, PhD, is testing a surprising brand-new approach that can ease symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder by reshaping how the brain thinks and feels.

Why We Need Verification and Validation of Medical Devices
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Why We Need Verification and Validation of Medical Devices

Title 21 Part 820 of the Code Of Federal Regulations (CFR) details the requirements for the design and production of medical devices. These strict, comprehensive requirements are in place for good reason, we want these devices to work.

Understanding the Role of Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinsons Disease
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Understanding the Role of Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinsons Disease

Stem cell therapy research is a promising area of interest for a number of scientists working to understand Parkinson’s disease and develop treatments for it. Read below to learn more about the advancements of stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s.

How Scientists Are Discovering the Next Generation of Tuberculosis Drugs
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How Scientists Are Discovering the Next Generation of Tuberculosis Drugs

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, claiming over a million lives each year. TB is the deadliest infectious disease known today, claiming more lives than COVID-19. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB spreads through the air when infected people breathe, cough, sneeze,

The Fourth Dimension of Human Speed
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The Fourth Dimension of Human Speed

We have all witnessed the physiological "decoupling" that occurs late in a race, where at mile 20 of a marathon, a pace that felt like a metabolic steady-state two hours ago suddenly demands an all-out effort.

From Lab to Living Room: Making Sense of Clinical Trials
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From Lab to Living Room: Making Sense of Clinical Trials

This article will unlock that box, exploring the crucial process of translating complex clinical trial evidence into clear, understandable information for everyone. We'll journey from the surprising origins of clinical trials to the modern-day push for transparency, and discover why making science accessible is not just a convenience, but a necessity for public trust and informed health decisions.