New Spray Gel Could Bring an End to Frostbite in Isolated Regions of the World
Frostbite may soon be a thing of the past thanks to this simple new spray treatment that clears all signs of injury within two weeks.
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Healing Dose of Optimism: The Top 10 Medical Breakthroughs of 2019 Will Have You Cheering
In just one year, scientists managed to regrow tooth enamel; use stem cells to restore blindness; and identify molecules for fighting the worst cancers.
Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Linked to Food Impulsivity-And It Could Lead to New Treatments for Overeating
Researchers found that activating a specific neural pathway in the brain can amplify or reduce impulsive eating, regardless of the foods.
Researchers Discover Brain's 'Off Switch' for Epilepsy-And It Could Revolutionize Drug-Free Treatment
For the first time, scientists have confirmed the location and function of a group of neural cells which can completely cut off all forms of seizures.
Scientists Discover Molecule That Triggers Self-Destruction of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
14 days after receiving the treatment, the mice with pancreatic cancer cells transplanted from humans experienced a 90% reduction in tumors.
For the First Time, Scientists Have Reversed Dementia in Mice With Drug That Reduces Brain Inflammation
Not only does the drug reverse dementia, but researchers also believe that it could help the brain recover from concussion and trauma.
Teen Can Return to School After Undergoing Free Surgery to Correct Her Extreme Bow-Leggedness
Valerie can now walk, run, and confidently return to school since a nonprofit team from Mercy Ships has fixed her extremely bowed legs.
MIT Researchers Believe They've Developed a New Treatment for Easing the Passage of Kidney Stones
There are not that many treatments for kidney stones-but MIT researchers believe they have found a new way to make passing stones faster and less painful.
Discovery of Brain Circuit That Controls Compulsive Drinking Offers Hope for Alcoholism Cure
Additionally, the scientists were able to manipulate compulsive drinking habits simply by using light to control the brain circuit.
Revolutionary New Arm Cast is Waterproof, Breathable, and Itch-Free
In addition to being more hygienic and stylish than traditional casts, they are also far less harrowing to remove once the limb has healed.
Parkinson's Patients Experience Significant Reduction in Tremors Thanks to Ultrasound Procedure
Not only was the procedure found to be safe and well-tolerated, it was also shown to dramatically improve the patients' quality of life.
Researchers Develop Basis for Oral Anti-Rabies Treatment That Could One Day Cull the Disease Entirely
Rather than depending on animals to get vaccinated for rabies, we may soon fight the disease simply by offering an immunity defense through oral bait.
First Sickle Cell Disease Patient Treated With Gene-Edited Cells Experiences Significant Improvement
The first ever sickle cell patient to be treated with genetically-modified cells has experienced a significant improvement against the disease.
After Decades of Little Progress, Researchers Are Finally Catching Up to Sepsis
With the condition costing the healthcare system billions of dollars every year, researchers are celebrating a new breakthrough in treating sepsis.
Simple Blood Test is Being Developed to Predict Breast Cancer Five Years Before Any Clinical Signs of Disease
The scientists estimate that with further research and development, the test could be commercially available at the clinic within four to five years.
FDA Approves the First New Cystic Fibrosis Treatment in Decades
The drug, Trikafta, which was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, can be used to treat 90% of cystic fibrosis patients 12 years or older in America.
Could Electromagnetic Fields Treat Diabetes? These Scientists Think So
University of Iowa researchers may have discovered a safe new way to manage blood sugar non-invasively, using electromagnetic field therapy.
Drug Actually Repairs Nerve Damage, Giving Scientists Hope For Future MS Treatment
The drugs metformin and bexarotene have been shown in trials to repair the myelin sheath in paitents with multiple sclerosis, or MS.
Excited Scientists Make Type-2 Diabetes Breakthrough With First-Ever Glimpse At How Protein Behind Disease Works
Scientists have observed the architecture of amyloid fibrils for the first time. This could lead to a breakthrough in Type 2 diabetes treatment.
Jewish People Who Have Recovered From COVID Have Donated Half of All the Plasma Used in US Treatments
More than 36,000 American COVID-19 patients have now been treated with donated blood plasma, half of which has come from Jewish people.
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