Imagine having a knee replacement and being able to point your phone at it to open an app that shows the level of stress on the artificial joint. Understanding which activities place the most strain—potentially leading to a second surgery—would be extremely valuable. Research led by Binghamton University is bringing this technology closer to reality. […]
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Roughly one in three workers in Singapore report burnout—among the highest rates worldwide. Burnout and chronic fatigue impose significant economic burdens and create serious risks in jobs that require constant alertness. However, current methods for diagnosing fatigue and related mental health issues rely mainly on self-reported questionnaires, which are subjective, sporadic, and not well suited
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Drugs that inhibit enzymes called tyrosine kinases are among the most effective targeted cancer treatments. Yet, they only benefit about 40 to 80 percent of the patients expected to respond. MIT researchers found that many tumors keep growing by activating an alternative survival pathway, even when drugs block the main pathway. “The cells seem to
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Have you ever dozed off and suddenly “heard” a loud noise inside your head? You wake with a start, heart racing, sitting upright, only to find the room completely quiet. Nothing actually happened, yet it felt incredibly real. People call this phenomenon Exploding Head Syndrome. Despite its alarming name, it isn’t harmful, painful, or a
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After ten years of research, scientists are nearing a breakthrough in transplanting kidneys between donors and recipients with different blood types. If this method proves effective, it could dramatically shorten waiting times and potentially save many lives. Type O kidney patients are usually limited to type O donors, creating high demand as over half of
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Vitestro, a medical robotics company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, has launched a new website and unveiled its first public video showing the Aletta autonomous robotic phlebotomy device performing a diagnostic blood draw. The video walks through the full procedure, from arm positioning to sample collection. Aletta combines multimodal imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence to locate
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Japan has approved pioneering stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease and severe heart failure, with patient availability expected in a few months, according to company and media reports on Friday (6). Sumitomo Pharma confirmed authorization to manufacture and sell Amchepry, its stem-cell-based Parkinson’s treatment. Approval of ReHeart for Heart Regeneration by Cuorips The Japanese Ministry
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Common on Brazilian tables, sweet potatoes go far beyond being a simple, versatile side dish. Experts consider this tuber a valuable health ally, particularly for supporting vision, strengthening immunity, and promoting healthy skin. One of this food’s key traits is its high level of beta-carotene, a compound the body transforms into vitamin A. A single
A single sweet potato can boost benefits for your skin and eyesight by up to 400% Read More »
For years, many believed that blood type was the main reason mosquitoes prefer certain people. However, recent scientific studies dispute this idea, showing that these insects are driven mainly by environmental cues like carbon dioxide and visual signals. The research, carried out by scientists at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), examined the behavior of
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In a significant advance in tissue engineering, a 3D-printed cornea has been successfully transplanted into a legally blind patient for the first time, restoring their vision. The procedure took place at the Rambam Eye Institute in Haifa, Israel, with regenerative medicine company Precise Bio. Completed in late October, the transplant used a cornea created entirely
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