The contribution of natural products and their structural analogues have been astounding for pharmacotherapy. In recent years, several technological developments, and medical advances—including improved analytical tools, genome mining, microbial culturing—are opening new horizons for scientists to enable natural product-based drug discovery. Deadly venom from snakes, frogs, scorpions, and other animals is being used for the
Ms Bayburtlugil, tells TechSci Research that Istanbul seems to be the center of health tourism in Turkey, foreign patients are also treated in cities such as Antalya, Ankara and Izmir. TECHSCI RESEARCH- How is your work related to Medical Tourism Industry? EXPERT- As I’ve been in the medical tourism industry since 2016, I’ve been receiving only foreign
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent curtailment of gas flows to Europe, and the onset of winters are pushing the international natural gas prices to new highs. Europe’s energy crisis is repeatedly intensifying, triggering a global economic crisis. Major leaks in Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines, considered to be the “aorta” for
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict is intensifying, the rift between the two countries have snowballed into causing a major economic turmoil across the globe. Several countries are directly or indirectly dependent on Russia and Ukraine for various commodities, which has severely impacted the price of food, energy, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, etc. Russia and Ukraine are the biggest
Nanotechnology is rapidly emerging as one of the most favorable technologies, which is gaining tremendous impetus due to its capability in modulation matter at smaller and smaller level. The nanotechnology drastically changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of materials, changing their application in different fields as per the requirement. Advancements in nanotechnology are paving
Tooth loss is a major dental problem that affects overall health and quality of life. Untreated dental caries, periodontal diseases, trauma, or orthodontic extractions are some of the major factors that result in tooth loss. Although dental implants are the preferred option for replacing missing natural teeth, not all patients have sufficient volume or jawbone
Increasing incidences of polygenic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and type-2 diabetes in recent years have been linked to rapid transition in lifestyle. Sedentary behavior, smoking, unhealthy eating, chronic stress, and lack of sleeping are some of the factors attributing to the rise of non-communicable diseases. These are largely preventable diseases that are posing
When it comes to toys, children are spoilt for choice. Research studies demonstrate that playtime with toys is essential for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of children. Toys act as natural tool for children to enhance their creativity, develop resiliency, overcome challenges, and negotiate with others. Through toys, children learn the basic principle
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been growing at a promising rate. From disease diagnostics to drug development, personalization of treatment to gene editing, AI has led to many revolutionary healthcare transformations. In the near future, AI and big data are expected to provide more potential benefits for individuals and companies alike.
With rapid globalization, explosion of eCommerce channels, and multinational sales, the risk of counterfeit products is on the rise. Counterfeit products are not just a passing problem, rather a global problem, pervading all organizations, large and small, across multiple industries. According to trade data trends, the number of counterfeit products could soon rise to USD3 trillion by the
