Hey awesomites!
All of you know that cholesterol is synthesized locally in brain as well as peripherally in liver, both separated by a line of blood-brain barrier. But what about the case of hypercholesterolemia and how it eventually leads to increased amyloid depositions. what is the ultimate link between high serum levels of cholesterol and the Alzheimer's disease?
Showing posts with label Research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Research. Show all posts
Monday, December 5, 2016
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Step 2 CK: Mortality benefit in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Another USMLE Step 2 CK important topic :D
Things that have a mortality benefit in CHF mnemonic: "ABCDES"
A: ACEI and ARBS
B: Beta blockers
CD: implantable Cardiac Defibirillator
E: Epelerenone
S: Spironolactone
Reading material from UpToDate! =)
Things that have a mortality benefit in CHF mnemonic: "ABCDES"
A: ACEI and ARBS
B: Beta blockers
CD: implantable Cardiac Defibirillator
E: Epelerenone
S: Spironolactone
Reading material from UpToDate! =)
Friday, July 22, 2016
Antibodies to stop Heart disease!
Hello everyone!
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most leading causes of death in the world today, with major risk factors not merely high cholesterol and high blood pressure but also the actual lesions being directly responsible for the disease- Atherosclerotic plaques.
Antibodies that help the immune system remove dead and dying cells have been shown to reduce atherosclerosis.
Read further to know the "how" of that.. :D
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most leading causes of death in the world today, with major risk factors not merely high cholesterol and high blood pressure but also the actual lesions being directly responsible for the disease- Atherosclerotic plaques.
Antibodies that help the immune system remove dead and dying cells have been shown to reduce atherosclerosis.
Read further to know the "how" of that.. :D
Friday, July 15, 2016
"Inception"- a real thing!
Hello!
Remember the movie, "Inception" starring Leonardo DiCaprio??? Loved it.. right? :D
OK. Let me recall it for you.. Leo's character interferes with other's dreams to implant new ideas in their minds. It was a trippy plot premise. But, not entirely a Sci-Fi!!!
So, now what if I say we could do 'inception' without the subject being aware of what is being learned... "Yes, it is possible in reality now", the scientists say.
Remember the movie, "Inception" starring Leonardo DiCaprio??? Loved it.. right? :D
OK. Let me recall it for you.. Leo's character interferes with other's dreams to implant new ideas in their minds. It was a trippy plot premise. But, not entirely a Sci-Fi!!!
So, now what if I say we could do 'inception' without the subject being aware of what is being learned... "Yes, it is possible in reality now", the scientists say.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
LDL Cholesterol- The 'bad' turns good
Hello!
Since long back, the low-density lipoproteins have been linked to high rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality! But is it really so?
Friday, June 17, 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Opportunity for Medical students to be part of a research study!
Hello!
We are doing a study on internet addiction among medical students in south east Asia ( Mainly 4 countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal).
We are doing a study on internet addiction among medical students in south east Asia ( Mainly 4 countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal).
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Dr. Thinker: Research
FAQs
1. What are the types of visa on which you can join research?
A. Research Volunteer/Intern: B1 visa
- It is an unpaid position.
- Your visa could be B1/B2, but at the port of entry the customs officer usually stamps B2. So, make sure you ask him to stamp B1 if you are going for this kind of research.
B. Research Assistant: J1 visa
- This could be paid or unpaid position.
C. Post doc: J1 visa
- Paid or unpaid depending on the funds.
- They usually have a commitment for 2 years. But, sometimes you can break it after an year depending on your attending.
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