Rudraksha refers to dried stones of Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree. Trees grow to 60-80 ft and produce 1,000-2,000 fruits annually. Trees are native to Himalayas, Nepal, India, Indonesia, and Hawaii. Rudraksha fruits turn blue when ripe, sometimes called "blueberry beads"
Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics derived from Streptomyces bacteria. Discovered in 1940s, first reported in 1948. Structure consists of four fused rings with various functional groups
US healthcare primarily provided by private sector, funded by public programs and insurance. Only developed country without universal healthcare system. Employer-sponsored insurance most common coverage source (150 million people). Government funds 64% of healthcare spending through Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs
Dopamine antagonists block dopamine receptors to treat various disorders. Dopamine receptors are G protein-coupled and divided into D1 and D2 classes. D1 receptors are found post-synaptically in brain regions and kidneys. D2 receptors are found both pre- and post-synaptically in various brain areas
Antivirals treat viral infections and are part of the antimicrobials class. Most antivirals are harmless to the host and target specific viruses. Natural virucides are produced by plants like eucalyptus and Australian tea trees
Study analyzed 500 symptomatic white women's vaginal samples. Samples collected from 42 Berlin gynecologic practices. FISH used to study bacterial distribution patterns