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Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.
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Hope for age-related hearing loss with novel gene therapy
May 29, 2023Age-related hearing loss impacts one in three adults aged 64 to 75 in the US, and around half of these cases are down to faulty genes. Using older animals to mirror a human study, scientists successfully reversed hearing loss caused by one such gene. -
New molecule chops up RNA of "undruggable" common cancer-causing gene
May 28, 2023A gene called MYC is implicated in the majority of cancers, but unfortunately it’s often considered “undruggable.” In a new study scientists have developed a molecule that chops up the RNA of this gene, effectively clearing cancer in mice. -
AI IDs 5 kinds of heart failure to guide risk prediction and treatment
May 28, 2023Heart failure can be caused by multiple factors, requiring different treatments. Researchers have trained machine learning models using a large dataset to identify five subtypes of heart failure, which may improve risk prediction and treatment. -
Stomach stem cells hold promise as a cure for diabetes
May 25, 2023Researchers have converted stomach stem cells into insulin-producing cells that respond to changes in blood glucose levels. The discovery could mean that one day, diabetics produce their own insulin instead of relying on injections. -
Electronic facial patches designed for better monitoring of sleep apnea
May 25, 2023In order to get tested for sleep apnea, patients have to spend a night sleeping at a clinic with numerous hard-wired sensors stuck to their skin. A new facial patch system however, could soon allow those people to spend the night in their own bed. -
Origins of schizophrenia may be linked to mom’s vitamin D
May 24, 2023Molecular imaging technology has shown the crucial role maternal vitamin D levels play in the early development of the brain cells that produce dopamine. The finding provides a greater understanding of the mechanisms underlying schizophrenia. -
A wearable ultrasound could revolutionize monitoring on the move
May 23, 2023Engineers have developed a fully integrated wearable ultrasound device that monitors deep tissues in real-time for up to 12 hours. What's more, it's wireless, meaning that patients can stay mobile while doctors track their vital signs remotely. -
SurgiField system is a packable sterile mini operating room
May 23, 2023Whether it's an impoverished nation, a battlefield or a disaster site, there are places where doctors have to perform surgery outside of a sterile operating room. That's where the SurgiField system comes in, as it's basically a miniature pop-up O.R. -
New antibiotic trial shows promise against dangerous pneumonia superbug
May 22, 2023A novel antibiotic combo has proven promising in a clinical trial for treating an often-deadly form of pneumonia. The experimental drug was found to be at least as effective in preventing death as the current standard, but with far milder side effects. -
Potential antidote to death cap mushroom poisoning identified
May 16, 2023Scientists have identified a potential antidote to the poisonous mushroom, the death cap. Using CRISPR, a team found that a chemical already approved by the FDA can neutralize the toxin and save lives in mouse tests – but there are a few catches. -
Dissolving catgut stitches can monitor wounds and deliver drugs
May 16, 2023Starting with fibers taken from pig tissue, researchers developed dissolving sutures that can be loaded with molecular sensors or medication. The hope is that they could speed healing and/or alert doctors when something is wrong at a surgical site. -
Human trial of mRNA universal flu vaccine begins
May 16, 2023It may seem like snail's pace compared to our COVID-19 vaccines, but the wheels are certainly turning in the development of a universal mRNA influenza vaccine. The latest has just entered trial, with many others at the same stage or even further along. -
Genetic mutation linked to delayed onset of rare Alzheimer's
May 16, 2023A Colombian man's novel genetic mutation that stalled the symptoms of his rare form of Alzheimer's for 20 years has been identified. The discovery could lead to therapies that boost people’s resilience against the debilitating disease. -
World-first in-utero procedure successfully treats dangerous brain defect
May 15, 2023Surgeons have successfully performed a first-of-its-kind procedure in utero to treat a potentially fatal genetic defect in the brain. Usually treated after birth, the new procedure could give newborns a better chance of a normal life. -
New understanding of "wavy wounds" may make for faster post-op healing
May 15, 2023For some time now, it has been known that wounds with a zig-zag pattern heal faster than those which form a straight line. Scientists have now determined why this is so, and their findings could change the ways in which surgical incisions are made.
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