Category: Medical Conditions
Halicin an Antibiotic That Can Kill Resistant Bacteria Discovered by AI
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates, antibiotic resistance could cause the death of millions of people by 2050. But a major breakthrough has just …Brain Aneurysms Can Now Be Treated Surgically With a Robot
Canadian doctors recently presented new research suggesting that robotic surgery is the most effective treatment of brain aneurysms. Surgical treatment of brain aneurysms involves several methods, including endovascular stenting, …A New Urine Test Could Detect Bladder Cancer Ten Years Earlier
French scientists from WHO conducted a study to test the effectiveness of a urine test for bladder cancer. According to the researchers, this method could detect this type of …Scientists Uncover New Drug Target for Antiviral Treatment
Dealing with viruses is not an easy thing, as some infectious disease outbreaks in history have shown. But scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified in a new study …Purdue University: Drug That Accelerates Bone Healing Ready for Clinical Trials
This new drug would shorten the healing time, especially in hip, skull or knee fractures. In people who have suffered fractures, the healing process usually takes 20 to 30 …Non-Invasive Treatment May Boost Fertility in Women
Scientists Use Compound to Enhance Fertility in Mice A good number of women with infertility issues have to rely on in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have a baby of …Speaking Multiple Languages Can Delay the Onset of Alzheimer’s
The ability to speak several languages can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, but when the lesions gain the upper hand, the decline is faster. Neuroplasticity is the ability …Irritable Bowel Syndrome Can Now Be Treated With Algae
In a new study, scientists have shown that a certain type of algae has positive effects on gastrointestinal problems associated with irritable bowel syndrome, such as diarrhea, flatulence, pain …Swiss Researchers Develop New Substance for Inhibiting Vascular Calcification
Vascular calcification is a major issue for people who have chronic kidney disease. However, help appears to be on the way for these patients, as scientists in Switzerland have …