Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The condition progresses slowly, starting with muscle weakness in the limbs and ending in paralysis and death, mainly because of respiratory failure. The disease is a significant burden for society. ALS affects approximately 1 to…
Leukemia is a type of malignant cancer of hematopoietic cells. According to the American Cancer Society, they often classify leukemia into acute myeloid leukemia (AML), 33%; Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), 10%; Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), 14%; Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), 35%; Other leukemia, 8%. The number of leukemia cases has increased significantly, from 297,000 to…
Optic nerve atrophy is one of the most common causes of poor vision and blindness worldwide [1,2]. Certain pathologies causing damage to the optic nerve are atherosclerosis of the major vessels, tumors on the optic nerve, ischemia, glaucoma, improper formation of the optic nerve, vasculitis diseases of the optic nerve, and retina, hereditary and toxic…
What are Probiotics? The term “probiotic”, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), refers to strains of live bacteria that, when ingested in adequate amounts, provide health benefits to users (WHO, 2002). In other words, probiotics or beneficial microorganisms, when used, help balance the digestive system, enhance health, and prevent diseases. The current probiotic…
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous malignant diseases with a high mortality rate. Only 24% of patients survive after one year, and a mere 9% live up to five years post-diagnosis [1], while most patients have a life expectancy of about 8–13 months [2]. The commonly used treatment method is surgical tumor removal….
Probiotics are composed of specific live microorganisms or bacterial communities aimed at promoting health benefits or enhancing the immune activity of the host. Different strains and combinations of microorganisms in the gut are believed to influence the risk of developing allergies [1]. The escalating global prevalence of allergies marks a concern for community health, particularly…
