Pretjerana i često iracionalna upotreba antibiotika dovele su pojačane rezistencije bakterija (i ljudi) na vrlo visok broj lijekova, čime je značajno porasla i zabrinutost oko provođenja mogućih terapija. S druge strane, cijepljenje je još uvijek najbolji način prevencije smrtonosnih bolesti. Zašto cjepiva, za razliku od antibiotika, ne izazivaju razvoj rezistencije, a time i dalje nesmetano uspješno djeluju?
Pharmacogenomics studies how genetic differences between individuals affect drug response, paving the way for personalized medicine. This enables the selection of the right drug and dose for each patient, thereby increasing the effectiveness of therapy and reducing the risk of side effects.
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May is Coeliac Disease Awareness Month – an autoimmune condition prevalent in genetically...
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Avoiding E-numbers in the food we consume is a common recommendation. What are E-numbers and are they truly dangerous?
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It’s no secret that in our area, a glass (or two) of wine is often enjoyed. Although it is not the primary reason for consumption, it has a very beneficial effect on health. However, can we say the same for red and white wine?
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CPSA is the organizer of the Compounding event. What does the competition look like?
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Scheele’s green, a pigment based on copper arsenite, gained great popularity in the Victorian era, despite its high toxicity.
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Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. How did a woman with a sensitive nose help improve diagnostics for it?
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According to the Croatian Institute of Public Health, the month of March was declared “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month” in the Republic of Croatia at the 2022 session of the Croatian Parliament. Since this cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, there is a need to think more about it and raise awareness.
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