Health Science Reviews

by Koketso Ramotsila In the United Kingdom, BNT162b2 mRNA and ChAdOx1 nCOV-19 adenoviral vector vaccines have been swiftly carried out. In their healthcare worker (HCW) cohort study of staff receiving regular asymptomatic testing, they identified some variables related with vaccination coverage for both vaccines and demonstrated the immunization efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine. This…

by Oscar Megan Triazole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus is an emerging health problem. This fungus is a major cause of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised individuals, and has spread significantly in the last decades (Zhang et al., 2017). There are two main classes of antifungals used to treat this fungal infection: (1) Medical triazoles, used…

by Katleho Matlatse Have you ever wondered why pregnancy loss is an experience many women are and have been facing for centuries? But the more persistent question is why women experience recurrent pregnancy loss? and why, after the development of new technologies and novel knowledge, the incidence of it occurring is not reducing? 1-2% of…

by Zamazimba Madi Adult neurogenesis is the process in which neurons are generated from neural stem cells in the adult, it is a form of structural neuroplasticity and emphasizes regenerative ability of the adult mammalian brain​. It is known that neuronal activity regulates adult neurogenesis and, new neurons contribute to specific brain functions​. It is unknown how the integration of these new neurons into the existing…

by Luxolo Mdolo Schizophrenia is the 6th leading cause of years of life lost to disability in men and it ranks 6th in women. A reflection of the detrimental impact schizophrenia has on the quality of life of the world population. A Swiss Psychiatrist, Eugen Bleuler described this condition as a “divided mind” where there…

by Imaan Amien Can mouthwash stop the spread of COVID? Introduction They say that a warm smile is the universal language of kindness.  Thankfully there are dentists, oral hygienists and prosthodontists that can help us to improve our smiles, however according to the World Economic Forum analysis, these professions are listed amongst occupations that carry…

by Mbalentle Madolo It is not a novel concept that the consumption of alcohol is linked to negative side effects- and not just trivial ones like a bad hangover. It carries other significant issues such as how alcohol consumption has been shown to be linked to the progression of breast cancer. In South Africa, it…

by Marlu McLean The recent surge in SARS-CoV2 which cause COVID-19 cases worldwide which was driven by the delta variant.  The effectiveness of the new emerging vaccines is still unknown and researchers in the United Kingdom decided to investigate the effectiveness of the vaccines (Gower et al., 2021). Since November 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome…

by Koketso Mwale Euthanasia and Physician assisted suicide (EAS) are becoming one of the most common ways to die in the 21st century. Euthanasia is a death process in which a physician is allowed by law to end a patient’s life upon requested by the patient. Physician assisted suicide is when a physician assists a…

by Kgomotso Dhlamini Most of us readily understand the importance of scientific literacy. We know that everyone, not just scientists, can benefit from the knowledge, skills, and insight that science provides. Innovations of science are better understood and more likely to be accepted when the public understands the scientific process. However, as a future scientist,…