Category: Health Crisis
Pig Liver Functions in Human for 10 Days: Study Explores Short-Term Support for Patients with Liver Failure
Key Takeaways A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study tested basic liver functions but didn’t assess full metabolic …Casablanca Morocco: The Pigeon Problem Is So Severe It Could Lead to a Pandemic
To many, Casablanca, the “White City” of Morocco, is a spectacular place to live. Every year, countless visitors troop into the city to see and experience for themselves what …
Early Exposure to Structural Sexism Accelerates Memory Decline in Women by Up to Nine Years
Key Takeaways: 9-Year Cognitive Gap: Women born in high-sexism states (e.g., Mississippi) experience memory decline equivalent to 9 additional years of aging compared to those in low-sexism states (e.g., …Anti-HIV Drugs Found Ineffective Against Coronavirus
Many hospitals have reportedly seen improvement with the use of HIV drugs in patients with coronavirus. As many such reports surfaced, doctors in Wuhan, China, conducted a study to …Blood Transfusion From COVID-19 Survivors May Save Critically Ill Patients
As of now, there are more than 350,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus worldwide out of which 100,600 cases have already recovered completely. The human body is able to fight …Mechanical Ventilation Associated with High Fatality Rate
With increasing reports of death in COVID-19 patients on ventilators, many doctors are concerned that, in certain patients, ventilators may be doing more harm than good. This concern shows …According to French Newspaper Le Monde, 83% of Patients in Intensive Care in France Are Overweight
According to a recent article in the French newspaper Le Monde, 83% of patients in intensive care in France are overweight or obese. However, the data are not yet …