Stem Cell Treatments

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA Every organ in the body is made up of cells that originated as stem cells, which are then differentiated (changed) into different forms. … Continue reading →

DNA Vaccine Protects Monkeys Against Zika Virus Infection

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA Two doses of an investigational DNA vaccine protected 17 of 18 rhesus macaques from infection with the Zika virus in a recent study published in Science. In 6 monkeys that received a single injection at a low dose, … Continue reading →

Advice for Safe Fish Consumption

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA March 7, 2017 Along with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the FDA has issued final advice on safe fish consumption geared toward pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children. … Continue reading →

Exercise During Pregnancy

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA March 21, 2017 Historically, pregnant women were advised to refrain from exercise because of concerns about fetal risk. Simultaneously, they were advised to increase their caloric intake during pregnancy. However (in part … Continue reading →

Cranberry for Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection?

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA Effect of Cranberry Capsules on Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria Among Older Women in Nursing Homes: A Randomized Clinical Trial The daily ingestion of cranberry products—juice or capsules—has been promoted as a means to prevent … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: April 2017

Stem Cell Treatments

DNA Vaccine Protects Monkeys Against Zika Virus Infection

Advice for Safe Fish Consumption

Exercise During Pregnancy

Cranberry for Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection?