Thymosin Alpha 1: Molecular mechanisms related to immunomodulation

The thymosin alpha 1 (Tα1) peptide is a naturally occurring peptide largely formed from the thymus gland. It has been hypothesized to play a significant role in the control of immunological responses.

Ipamorelin Peptide: Fat and Weight-Related Studies

The five amino acids that make up Ipamorelin form a synthetic pentapeptide. Animal model research has suggested that the peptide’s influence may induce an increase muscle cell growth, fat cell reduction, and increased bone density in the murine models examined.

Impact of Covid-19 on dementia patients

Ever thought how Covid 19 could have an impact on the lives of Dementia patients? Today’s Health Capsule is dedicated to the topic on Dementia and how Covid 19 could have an impact on Dementia patients. Addressing the topic, Consultant Neurologist Dr. Padma S. Gunaratne said, “Dementia is a failure in cognitive function particularly of the memory in an individual, to an extent that it impedes their day to day work”.

Prioritising treatment and obtaining promising results

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly. This can lead to spontaneous bleeding and bleeding following injuries or surgery.

A breakthrough in Hemo-Oncology

Dr. Colin Philipps Diong, Senior Consultant Hematologist at the Parkway Cancer Center Singapore, together with Dr. Ang Peng Tiam, Consultant Medical Oncologist describe CAR T-Cell as a revolutionary therapy in the field of hemo-oncology.

Erectile dysfunction drugs could help treat oesophageal cancer, study finds

An ingredient in erectile dysfunction medication may help treat oesophageal cancer, a study has found.

Closing Gaps in Asthma Care: World Asthma Day 2022

World Asthma Day (WAD) is held annually, in the month of May to raise awareness of asthma. The WAD campaign is organized each year by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health Organization collaborative entity founded in 1993. World Asthma Day was first held in 1998 and has grown each year since. Asthma awareness-raising activities take place in countries all over the world on this day.

Cold virus killed 100,000 children globally in 2019

A common virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms has killed more than 100,000 children under five globally in 2019, research has found.

Spike in influenza cases; Monkeypox not a threat to Asian countries as yet

Seasonal influenza is back and many cases are now being reported from around the country. Medical experts advise the public to take caution and to seek medical attention if they have any symptoms including fever, cough or cold.

Testing early is the key

A person’s immune system is supposed to protect them from infections and fight against infectious agents and other agents that cause diseases.

Trial suggests, symptoms ‘reversed’ by mini implant

A hospital in Bristol is believed to be the first in the world to implant the smallest device into a brain to reverse the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

NCDs and their impact on labour productivity and economic development

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are said to be the leading cause of premature deaths in Sri Lanka. Diabetes, cardiovascular, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases, are identified as the main NCDs.

World Asthma Day marked with charity cycle ride

As the WHO states asthma is a major non-communicable disease characterised by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. It often starts in childhood, but attacks all age groups. Severity and frequency vary from person to person. Symptoms may occur several times in a day or week in affected individuals.

Smart socks helping protect people with dementia

A university PhD student has invented ‘smart socks’ which sense when people with dementia and autism are in distress.

Increased risk of diabetes due to COVID-19?

Recent studies published in Springer Link journal and medical journal Lancet in March 2022 focussed on people who have had COVID-19 infection in Germany and the USA,

Infant immunization amidst the pandemic

Infants are very vulnerable to infections. Some of these infections can lead to serious complications and may even result in death. Immunization also known as vaccination is the best way to protect children from these diseases. In addition, the process also prevents the spread of the diseases. The Covid-19 global pandemic which reshaped the entire healthcare system failed to spare the infant immunization program from being affected as well.

Unravelling the mystery that is hay fever

Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergies, is a condition where a child gets cold like symptoms, which only appear during certain months of the year.

Ambulance wait times endangering patients, doctors say

Doctors and paramedics have told the BBC that long waits for ambulances across the UK are having a “dangerous impact” on patient safety.

what you should know about Covid-19 and pregnancy

SARS-CoV-2 strain of the coronavirus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan City, China. As all viruses, mutations have emerged with the virus and five new variants are identified to date including Delta and Omicron variants. Delta variant is associated with severe infection where Omicron variant is highly transmissible.

Zika virus: Will it be Sri Lanka’s next ghastly epidemic?

Zika virus was first isolated over 70 years ago from a rhesus monkey in the Zika forest of Uganda (hence the name!) and in 1952,

Heart attack patients on the rise

Deprived of access to essential items and basic necessities such as gas, fuel and milk powder, Sri Lanka’s public has been greatly inconvenienced over the past few months due to the prevailing economic and political crisis.

Screening for anxiety should begin at age 8 -U.S. panel says

Children as young as 8 years old should be screened for anxiety and those ages 12 and over for depression, according to new recommendations by the government-backed U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The guidance for healthcare providers, still in draft form, applies to children and teens who are not showing signs or symptoms of these conditions.

Spotlight on Liver Diseases

The liver is an important organ that handles a variety of functions. It is also the largest organ inside the human body.

Tips for achieving good oral hygiene

“A genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile comes from a place that is free of microbial growth and cavities”

Xenotransplantation: Are pigs the future of organ transplants?

The frontiers of organ transplantation have been pushed further than ever before.

Think TB. Test Early.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that has been detected even in Egyptian mummies, but has not been eradicated yet. Speaking to Daily Mirror, Dr. Ravini Karunatillake, President of the Sri Lanka College of Pulmonologists mentioned that Sri Lanka is committed to end TB by 2035.

Vomiting and fever, two symptoms of COVID these days : Paediatrician

Sri Lanka commenced vaccinating children above 12 years of age since January and as per the observations made by paediatricians no complications have been reported so far. “It’s best to advice children to get themselves vaccinated,” said Dr. Deepal Perera, Consultant Paediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH).

Surviving Sepsis

Sepsis is an exaggerated response by the human body to an infection that results in multi system involvement and damage. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Under normal circumstances,

Risk of depression, anxiety tied to COVID-19 severity

People who have been bedridden for seven days or more with COVID-19 are at increased risk of anxiety and depression, an international study found. Researchers analysed data from Denmark,

What happens when you don’t get enough sleep?

Sleep is something we all need yet lack due to our busy lifestyles, but did you know sleep is more than just giving our body some rest? At a recent media briefing Dr Chandimani Undugodage,