New AI Smartphone App Accurately Diagnoses Ear Infections and Prevents Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
Ear infections are often confused with other issues such as fluid behind the ear, which can lead to infections being incorrectly diagnosed.
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FDA Approves New Drug for A Timeless Illness-Frostbite-to Save Fingers and Toes from Amputation
Canada, Nepal, and Europe have been using Iloprost to treat frostbite for years, as it is generally safe, and effective 3 days post-frostbite
Overlooked Drug Proven to Be Superior Treatment for Crohn's Disease-Helping Patients Avoid Surgery
Infliximab works by blocking an inflammatory cytokine, the proteins that cause acute inflammatory reactions like swelling.
Buck Institute Scientists Discover a Potential Way to Repair Synapses Damaged in Alzheimer's Disease
The protein is called KIDRA, and along with being produced in the kidney, Tracy and her team identified its throughout brain synapses.
Tomato Juice Can Kill Salmonella and Other Bacteria with Its Super Anti-Microbial Properties
The team identified 2 antimicrobial peptides that can eliminate these pathogens by impairing the bacteria's protective membrane.
Single-Dose of Gene Therapy Hailed as 'Magic Wand' for Patients with Deadly Condition, Transforming Lives
The first human trial reported dramatic improvements in health and quality of life, completely removing painful and potentially fatal swelling
T-cell Fountain of Youth Moves a Step Closer-And it May Work After Just One Treatment
The fountain of youth has eluded explorers for ages. It turns out, the anti-aging elixir might have been inside us all along-as T cells.
Cape Verde Becomes the First African Country in 50 Years to Eradicate Malaria
Lao PDR becomes the 18th country to eliminate elephantiasis, and Cape Verde becomes the first African country in 50 years to crush malaria.
Scientists Discover Genetic Cause of Lupus, a Chronic Autoimmune Disease
Researchers used CRISPR to identify a genetic cause of the autoimmune disease lupus, which can lead to new treatments.
Genetic Heart Conditions Could be Cured for First Time with Single Jab - It's a 'Defining Moment'
Genetic cardiomyopathies is a group of diseases that are genetically passed on to offspring and often strike young people down in their 20s.
Researchers Create CRISPR 'On-Off Switch' to Control Inherited Genetic Problems Without Changing DNA
Scientists have figured out how to modify the gene-editing tool CRISPR to control how genes are switched on or off, without changing DNA.
We Can Now Use CRISPR Gene Editing on Ticks - to Fight Lyme Disease in Humans
We can now use CRISPR gene editing on ticks to prevent Lyme Disease in humans, researchers at Penn State have discovered.
CRISPR Gene Editing Reverses 'Permanent' Vision Loss in Mice-Offering Hope for Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
'Three blind mice' can see again after scientists restored vision in breakthrough research that could reverse human retinitis pigmentosa.
FDA Approves Cure for Sickle Cell Disease, the First Treatment to Use Gene-Editing Tool CRISPR
CRISPR edits the genetic code of the body's own stem cells to treat conditions that arise from defective or mutated genes.
New Enzyme Allows CRISPR Technology to Accurately Target Almost Any Human Gene
A new CRISPR gene editing technology expands access to nearly every gene to potentially target and treat a broader range of diseases.
Scientists Hail New Antibiotic That Can Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Known as CRAB for short, it is classified as a priority 1 pathogen by the WHO, a significant cause of damaging infections in patients.
Baby That Had Spinal Surgery While in the Womb Can Now Walk and Run
Spina bifida can leave sufferers dependent on supports or crutches, and in severe cases, they can be wheelchair-bound.
Scientists Find Drug that Could Combat Resistant Infections Like MRSA, Thanks to AI
MIT researchers discovered a class of compounds that can kill a drug-resistant bacterium that causes 10,000 deaths in the US annually.
How Zinc Helps You Fight Off Infections, Including Colds
Researchers have found that getting enough zinc plays a surprisingly crucial role in health, particularly within the immune system
After Taking Vitamin B2 Baby Becomes Solitary Case of Recovery from Rare Genetic Disease
There have been just 20 recorded cases of this genetic disease, called Mitchell Syndrome, and it was only named back in 2019.
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