When a person is trapped in an avalanche, there is very little time before their oxygen supply runs out. A new safety device that channels air to the buried person’s face may extend survival and increase the chance of a successful…
Category: 5. Health
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A groundbreaking brain map could revolutionize Parkinson’s treatment
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and partner institutions assembled one of the most complete single-cell maps of the developing human brain. The atlas identifies nearly every cell type, records their genetic signatures, and shows how these…
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Scientists discover the nutrient that supercharges cellular energy
Mitochondria are tiny structures inside cells that generate the energy required for the body to move, grow, and maintain health. Because energy needs change continuously, mitochondria must constantly fine-tune their activity to keep up. This…
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Ancient viruses hidden inside bacteria could help defeat modern infections
For billions of years, bacteria have fought an unending battle with viruses, developing a wide range of survival strategies. Now, scientists say these age-old microbial defenses could inspire new antiviral tools for humans. Thomas Wood, a…
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Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research
When four states between 2015 and 2021 stopped allowing parents to opt their children out of receiving routine vaccines without a medical reason, vaccination rates among kindergartners increased substantially. That’s the key finding from…
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FDA Simplifies Biosimilar Approvals; Patents And Payment Issues Remain
Biosimilars is a biologic medication that is highly similar to an already approved reference product. It has no clinically meaningful differences in terms of safety, purity, and potency compared to the reference product. As lower-priced versions…
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5 Ways GenAI Will Transform Medicine
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As a medical tool, generative AI could save hundreds of thousands of lives, make healthcare affordable for every American and restore satisfaction to clinical practice….
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Breakthrough blood test finally confirms Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Scientists from the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics have created a highly accurate blood test capable of diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS).
The condition, which causes long-term…
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Alzheimer’s might be powered by a broken sleep-wake cycle
Alzheimer’s disease often throws a person’s daily patterns into disarray. Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs. In later stages, patients often experience “sundowning,”…
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A gene from 100-year-olds could help kids who age too fast
Scientists have uncovered a breakthrough in the fight against a rare genetic condition that causes children to age much faster than normal. The discovery involves “longevity genes” found in people who live exceptionally long lives, often beyond…
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