Fragile X Syndrome Latest Facts: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Fragile X Syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by a moderate degree of intellectual disability. It is caused by a mutation in a gene …
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Prostate Cancer MRI Scans May Underestimate Tumor Size: UCLA Study Warns of Treatment Risks
Key Takeaways: Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in U.S. men, but early detection boosts survival rates to nearly 100%. Age, family history, and race …
Brazilian Study Finds Spider Venom-Inspired Gel May Have Potential for Erectile Dysfunction
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in October 2020. It has been updated for accuracy and clarity to emphasize that PnPP-19 was studied in animal models, not humans. …
Pneumonia Latest Facts: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Pneumonia is an infection that affects the alveoli, the small balloon-shaped bags at the end of the bronchioles. It usually affects only one of the 5 lung lobes, hence …
Cancer Latest Facts: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Risk Factors and Treatments
Cancer is a dreaded disease, often considered “the worst of all diseases”. It is one of the leading causes of death in the US. Today, more and more people …
Fibromyalgia Latest Facts: Etiology, Causes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic, often misdiagnosed, neurologic disorder with a predilection for women. It is a common problem that causes extensive pain and tenderness. Fibromyalgia has …
Dehydration Latest Facts: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Dehydration is the expression of a lack of water in the body: either the water losses are abnormally high (fever, heatwave, vomiting, diarrhea, intense activity, an overdose of diuretics, …
Revolutionizing Lung Tumor Treatment: Nanoparticles and New Surgical Technique May Minimize Chemo Side Effects
Lung Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. Despite this, there has been limited progress in improving the survival rates of patients with lung cancer. This …
Craniotomy Significantly Improves Survival in Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Key Takeaways Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who underwent craniotomy had a 98.45% 10-year survival rate, surpassing medication (89.27%) and nerve stimulation (92.65%). Craniotomy may be safe even for infants …
AI Can Now Translate Thoughts Into Words, Making Brain-to-Text Communication a Reality
Key Takeaways: A UCSF-developed AI system now decodes brain activity into text with 97% accuracy, offering hope for patients who’ve lost speech. The technology, tested in epilepsy patients, uses …