The FDA approved which corticosteroid in 2017, the first ever approved for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Health Trivia / November 14, 2024

Emflaza. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

When microorganisms, such as viruses and bacteria, become resistant to most antimicrobials, they are called what?

Health Trivia / November 13, 2024

Superbugs. Clostridium difficile, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) are all examples of superbugs.

Which of the following is not a type of white blood cell?

Health Trivia / November 13, 2024

Erythrophile. All blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

What is the main ingredient of Splenda?

Health Trivia / November 12, 2024

Sucralose. The patent for Splenda is owned by a British company, Tate & Lyle.

Korsakoff's Syndrome occurs most often in chronic alcoholics when what vitamin is lacking in the body?

Health Trivia / November 12, 2024

Vitamin B1. Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, plays an important role in helping the body metabolize carbohydrates and fat to produce energy.

Which of the following is not a common global foodborne pathogen?

Health Trivia / November 11, 2024

Ebola. Ebola is a virus which is transmitted by human-to-human contact via direct contact with infected bodily fluids.