The Hailie Smartinhaler, developed by med-tech company Adherium, helps improve asthma management by making sure inhalers are used properly and on time. It’s been supporting asthma patients in the U.S. since 2017, and now the company aims to bring it to Australians as well. Asthma affects up to 29% of the global population, causing symptoms […]
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Psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) are drawing growing interest in the field of psychiatry. Research indicates they could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. DMT as a Potential Solution for Reducing Alcohol Use Our research team is exploring whether N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a fast-acting
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Scientists have created a 3D-printable electrode, as thin as a strand of human hair, that can monitor brain activity more accurately than the standard techniques used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders. 21 Electrodes for Comprehensive Brain Monitoring When you think of someone undergoing an electroencephalogram (EEG) to diagnose a condition like
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A dangerous superbug responsible for more than a million people worldwide each year might have a natural foe living just beneath your nose. Literally so—it plays a major role in your skin microbiome and appears to help fend off staph infections. Malassezia sympodialis: A Common Skin Yeast with Hidden Power Against Staph Infections Malassezia sympodialis, a
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The FDA’s warning letter stated that ICU Medical altered infusion pump designs in Minnesota after a recall without completing necessary regulatory approvals. The FDA said ICU Medical has had clearance since the early 2010s for two devices but failed to submit required notifications for significant changes that could affect their safety or effectiveness, according to
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Just when we think we’ve experienced the full spectrum of visible color, scientists have reportedly discovered a way to reveal a brand-new hue to the human eye — a color that’s never before been perceived. They’ve named it Olo. Before diving into the details, it’s worth noting how participants in the study described this color:
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The 78th World Health Assembly on May 19 will be one of the toughest yet for global health ministers. With the U.S. exiting the WHO, conflicts ongoing, and economic instability rising, the organization’s financial crisis has deepened. Even before the U.S. withdrawal, the WHO was struggling with limited funds and seeking to diversify its income.
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Measles is fatal in 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 infected children. However, even those who recover from the initial illness may face serious long-term effects. The virus weakens the immune system well after recovery, and in rare instances, it can remain hidden in the nervous system and resurface years later as a deadly
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For the first time, surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant in which the donor heart continued beating throughout the entire procedure, significantly reducing the potential damage often associated with this complex operation. This innovation marks a major milestone and could pave the way for a new era of more effective heart transplants. The groundbreaking
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Peter Diamandis, a futurist with degrees from MIT and Harvard, has spent the last 20 years promoting a vision of an “abundant future” powered by exponential technologies aimed at extending human life. As the founder of ventures like the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, he’s also built strong connections with influential business leaders, including Elon
