Dysthymia

• The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where parasitic fungi take control of the human brain, turning people into killer zombies.
• Parasitic or “zombie” fungi that alter the mind and behaviour of their hosts do exist.
• When spores are ingested by insects, they germinate and grow, secreting molecules that travel to the host’s brain and interfere with its function.

Fungi that alter our minds

• In the case of humans, some fungi which produce small molecules, or metabolites, that alter our minds – and recent research shows these have therapeutic potential.
• Humans have known about the hallucinogenic properties of fungi for centuries.
• The Aztecs even gave magic mushrooms to people who were dying to promote a peaceful transition to the afterlife.
• But recently, there’s been an explosion of interest in fungal metabolites, specifically because of their neurological benefits and potential in treating mental health conditions.
• Additional studies demonstrate the positive effect of fungal metabolites in treating a range of conditions – including anxiety, depression and alcohol addiction.

No miracle cure

• That said, psychedelics should not be considered a miracle cure as there is still a lot we don’t know.
• Furthermore, most studies on psychedelics are still preliminary as they use a limited number of participants.
• Furthermore, psychedelics are powerful and unpredictable – and the safety and long-term effects of such treatment is unknown.

• This has paved the way for digital marketing agencies such as Omnicore to offer their expertise.
• Salman Aslam, Managing Director of Omnicore , a leading healthcare digital marketing agency, discusses the challenges his company faced and how his medical diagnosis was the catalyst for transformation and the company’s new direction into healthcare marketing.
• The company's mission is to help medical and healthcare practices grow their businesses through digital marketing and reach their ideal patients.
• They have managed to grow Omnicore from a small SEO consulting company to a successful agency that helps medical and healthcare practices grow their businesses through digital marketing.

• This damages the natural protective layer in the gut and can contribute to the onset of chronic diseases, as demonstrated by researchers working with organoids at the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research, an associated UZH institute.
• One ingredient in particular found in commercial rinse agents has a toxic effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
• A typical cycle in a commercial dishwasher involves circulating hot water and detergent for around 60 seconds at high pressure.
• Akdis calls for an immediate response: "It is important to inform the public about this risk, since alcohol ethoxylates seem to be commonly used in commercial dishwashers."

• These results, along with three encore presentations, were presented at the American Neurological Association (ANA) annual meeting, taking place October 22-25, 2022.
• These data mark the first time we are analyzing aggregate information about patients with narcolepsy receiving treatment within the Mayo Clinic system over the last 20 years.
• The retrospective analysis was conducted in partnership with Mayo Clinic and real-world evidence vendor nFerence using electronic health records to identify people living with narcolepsy between 2000 and 2020 and describe their demographic characteristics and comorbidities.
• A matched control cohort was used to account for differences in demographics, care utilization and severity of illness.