Category: Health Condition
University of Michigan Scientists Use Sound Waves to Treat Previously Inoperable Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In 2020, approximately 830,180 people died of liver cancer worldwide. The American Cancer Society, ACS, estimates that in …
The Taller You Are the Higher the Risk of Getting Colorectal Cancer Study Shows
There are 1,400,000 new cases of colorectal cancer each year worldwide, representing about 15% of cancer incidence. In drawing attention to the “height” criterion in the risk of this …
Klinefelter Syndrome: Scientists Discover Genes behind Surplus X Chromosomes
Consisting of about 20,000 genes, each human cell is an organized industry capable of basic life processes. Information concerning the structure and functions of each human cell is contained …Researchers Reverse Hearing Loss by Regenerating Cochlear Hair Cells
There are organs in the body that can regenerate themselves. They include the skin, the liver, and the intestines. This regenerative ability makes it easy for the damaged part …Pain Relief: Men and Women Do Not Experience Pain in the Same Way Study Shows
The cellular mechanisms involved in pain perception are different in men and women. And it’s not just psychological! This nuance is often overlooked when treating pain in female patients. …With Burst Wave Lithotripsy Doctors Can Now Break Kidney Stones in 10 Minutes
Researchers have developed a new technique called “Burst Wave Lithotripsy” to quickly break down kidney stones. This method could be an effective, less invasive, and more affordable alternative for …Neurolisteriosis: How Listeria Crosses the Blood–Brain Barrier Finally Explained
Listeriosis is a rare but serious disease. If it reaches the central nervous system, it can be fatal. But how does it cross the blood-brain barrier that isolates the …
Scientists Discover a Better Anti-inflammatory Drug that can Hinder Immune Reaction to Implants
For people who are down with such illnesses as cancer, inflammatory disease, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease, that would need implantation of electronic devices into their bodies for a long …