The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first AI-powered handheld medical device to assist physicians in detecting common skin cancers. This technology aims to offer a more accurate way of detecting all three common skin cancers, namely basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Over the years, the aging process has remained an enigmatic puzzle, baffling scientists and preserving the secrets of life’s evolution. Various methods, from rejuvenating elixirs to infusions of youthful blood, have been explored in attempts to reverse the effects of aging. ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 15: A poster promoting an anti-ageing treatment is seen on…
The rapidly growing trend of medical spas and hydration clinics in the United States has caught the attention of federal health officials due to increasing reports of health complications. These facilities, offering an array of services from vitamin shots to hydrating intravenous infusions, have become a $15 billion industry. Healio reported that there were 7,430…
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Surrey suggests that climate change could be linked to increased prevalence of the common diarrhea illness campylobacteriosis in humans, as reported in MedicalXpress. Campylobacteriosis is caused by bacteria from the Campylobacter genus, with the species C. jejuni and C. coli posing a significant risk to…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended eliminating brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a prevalent component in fruity fizzy drinks and sports drinks. This ban proposal follows growing concerns about the health risks of BVO in food and beverages. The FDA says the BVO ban results from research conducted with the National Institutes of Health,…
Innovations in medical treatments play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care. One such breakthrough technology that has shown significant promise in wound care is amniotic membrane skin substitutes. What are amniotic membrane skin substitutes? These skin substitutes, derived from the innermost layer of the placenta, have found diverse applications in various medical fields and…
Ask ten people in the street about their recent patient experience, and you’ll get ten diverse, relatable answers. One had their routine skin check last week. Another had a hip replacement last month. Yesterday, two called their GP to renew their scripts for ongoing medication. The takeaway: we’ve all had experiences as patients in one…
A new study sheds light on the potential of non-invasive interventions, including light, sound, and magnets, to stimulate gamma brain waves as a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. According to Medical Xpress, the focus on gamma brain waves is significant as Alzheimer’s is associated with reduced fast brain oscillations in the gamma range, which spans…
Scientists have developed mice with improved hearing to learn more about the mysteries surrounding hearing loss. To accomplish this, University of Michigan neurobiologist Lingchao Ji and his team amplified neurotrophin-3 (Ntf3) expression. According to Science Alert, their research showed that boosting Ntf3 expression improves hearing in middle-aged mice and helps animals with damaged inner ears…
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has collaborated with Australian scientists to create the world’s smallest moustache, measuring just five microns, using a peculiar ingredient: a red blood cell. The Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN) at the Australian National Fabrication Facility and the Ramaciotti Centre for Cryo-Electron Microscopy at Monash University joined forces for this microscopic feat,…
