Trans-fats are generally known to increase the risk of cardiovascular heart disease. Consumption of trans-fat elevates the level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) (“bad cholesterol”) and consequently lowers the level… read more →
The epidemiological triad of pathogen transmission defines the dynamic state of disease transmission. From the environment that promotes the exposure of a pathogen, a disease causing agent in the absence… read more →
Evidence-based research is very important in epidemiological studies. A research on “Chicken Nugget” contents and integrity was published in the American journal of medicine. The research showed that the chicken… read more →
Biotechnology startup companies and University research facilities are the primary source of innovation in drug and device development process (Ashbrook, & Sunkara, 2012). Some of the key reasons why startups… read more →
Patent protection is designed to protect intellectual property (IP) and new invention. The primary inventor(s) may have a patent or market exclusivity depending on the nature of the patent grant.… read more →
Conflict of interest does not merely involve monetary gains or interests. It may also be manifested in different forms such as personal belief, lack of transparencies, favoritism or special (arranged)… read more →
Observational studies had suggested that longer-term and exclusive breastfeeding reduces childhood obesity risk. Nevertheless, observational studies are prone to confounding factors. Hence, investigating the effects of long-term breast-feeding intervention in… read more →
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