Credit: PixabayA review published on Nov. 14 in JAMA Network Open suggests that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treating chronic back and/or lower extremity pain leads to greater pain relief compared to conventional medical management (CMM).Frank J. P. M. Huygen, Ph.D., M.D., from Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and his team conducted a...
Credit: PixabayOlder adults experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness or reduced motivation for daily tasks may be at higher risk of developing motoric cognitive risk (MCR), a pre-dementia condition that can lead to dementia.Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Early Signs of MCRThese findings, from a new study by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in...
Credit: PixabayThat refreshing sensation you experience when breathing in fresh air in nature might involve more than just the absence of pollution.While we typically associate nutrients with our diet, a closer examination of scientific studies reveals compelling evidence that humans can also absorb certain nutrients directly from the air.In a recent perspective article in...
Credit: PixabayWhile kombucha might not suit everyone’s taste, it could offer some benefits similar to fasting, minus the challenge of actually fasting. Researchers have found that when the yeasts and bacteria from this fermented, slightly sweetened tea colonize the gut, they can influence fat metabolism without requiring any other dietary adjustments, leading to reduced...
An untreated loop of catheter tubing (left) alongside a clot-free coated loop Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu Research GroupWhen blood passes through medical devices like catheters or stents, there's a risk of clots forming, which can be harmful. A newly developed coating, inspired by biological processes, could prevent this without the need for blood-thinning drugs.How Blood Forms Clots...
Credit: PixabayA groundbreaking stem cell transplant has greatly improved the blurred vision of three individuals with severe corneal damage.This clinical trial, conducted in Japan, marks a world-first and a major milestone in stem cell research.Two years post-operation, no major safety issues have emerged, and all three treated corneas appear notably clearer.The study included four...
Medical marijuana and cannabis products CBD oil, hemp leaves on a dark background. Flat lay, copy space MockupFor the first time, scientific evidence shows that a lesser-known component of the cannabis plant—cannabinol (CBN)—can provide longer and better-quality sleep. This breakthrough opens the door for the development of a cannabis-based sleep aid comparable to existing...
By analyzing your DNA and RNA with a computational pipeline and a curated database of pathogens, the mNGS system leads to far quicker diagnoses of rare diseasesGrumpyBeere / Pixabay (AI generated)Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed an innovative genomic test capable of rapidly detecting nearly any pathogen in a...
Image from PixabayScientists have developed an ultra-sensitive nanoscale sensor capable of detecting lung cancer by analyzing the levels of a chemical called isoprene in exhaled breath. This breakthrough may lead to a non-invasive, affordable way to catch the disease at an early stage, potentially saving numerous lives.Isoprene is released during the body’s process of...
Credit: DepositphotosMedications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are well-known for their ability to aid weight loss, but some scientists are now investigating how these drugs may affect muscle mass.In a recent commentary published in The Lancet, an international group of researchers highlights the lack of sufficient studies on the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists...
