A synthetic antibody protected against deadly venom from a large family of snakes that includes the black mambaCredit: PixaobayResearchers created a synthetic antibody that prevents paralysis and death from elapid venom, originating from a globally lethal snake family. This advancement brings us nearer to creating a unified antivenom that could safeguard against all types...
Credit: DepositphotosResearchers in the United Kingdom are currently testing the first male contraceptive pill. This raises the question of whether men are willing to actively participate or if they prefer women to continue shouldering the entire burden of deciding when and whether to reproduce.Historically, women have borne the predominant burden of preventing pregnancy, often...
The study suggests that while walking is beneficial, walking at a faster pace is more effective in preventing diabetes. Credit: DepositphotosWalking regularly is known to help prevent diabetes, but a recent study tries to figure out the best speed for maximum benefits. The study suggests that adding a bit more speed to your walk...
Credit: Open Access GovernmentA study indicates a potential connection between elevated levels of certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and cancers of the breast, ovary, skin, and uterus. Individuals who developed these cancers were found to have significantly higher chemical levels in their bodies. While this doesn't conclusively establish that exposure to chemicals like PFAS and...
Nearly half of all sleep apnea sufferers receiving treatment will give up on their CPAP machinesDepositphotosRoughly 30 million Americans are believed to experience sleep apnea, a number similar to diabetes cases. However, treating this condition proves to be highly challenging. This challenge is exacerbated by the fact that almost 50% of those diagnosed give...
Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov, a global management and consulting firm focusing on digital transformation in healthcare. Credit: Pari NatarajanAn expert offers an overview of AR and VR for provider organizations and discusses what these advanced technologies might help hospitals' health systems accomplish.The metaverse and virtual reality are promising technologies that might benefit healthcare.Medical...
Clumps of proteins surrounding neurons in the brain are associated with the development of Alzheimer's. Credit: Ozgu Arslan/Getty ImagesA new type of blood test can spot a hidden toxin behind Alzheimer's illness years before a patient shows memory loss or confusion symptoms.Suppose the proof-of-concept can be further tested and scaled. In that case, the test...
Tan Kaninthanond/UnsplashResearch recommends there could be a "basic, safe, and also economical" way to relieve pain: green light. And a new creature research reveals the biological underpinnings of how it may function.Scientists have been exploring the pain-relieving impacts of green light for at minimum half a decade, revealing an occasional clue on exactly how...
Senior man stays home because of Corona virus. He stands by the window and looks out at the garden. Credit: Istock(vlada_maestro)The episode of COVID-19, a unique disease brought on by acute severe breathing syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has significantly affected several countries' socioeconomic and medical care structures, including the UK. As a result of...
A graphic representation of the steerable catheter applying Platinum coils to treat an aneurysm. Credit: US San DiegoWith its fine and delicate blood vessels, the cerebrum presenting a distinct obstacle for surgeons trying to gain access to its many nooks and crannies, and there are constraints to what the existing catheters are able to...
