Medicine
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Will Show Us How Spaceflight Transforms The Body
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Unlike the International Space Station, Dragon does not have an airlock. Our bodily fluids, gut function, and metabolism all go topsy-turvy in space, which impacts how common medications work. The Polaris Dawn crew will test several common medications and chart how they behave in space.
AI Tongue Scanner Can Diagnose Illnesses With 96 Percent Accuracy
Posted in Medicine, Science, Software on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
A new AI model inspired by traditional medicine can diagnose illnesses with over 98% accuracy by analyzing tongue images, potentially revolutionizing disease screening in medical settings.
Ozempic-Like Drug Slows Cognitive Decline In Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
In a recent clinical trial involving over 200 participants with mild Alzheimer's, a GLP-1 drug called liraglutide was shown to slow cognitive decline over the course of a year.
US FDA Refuses To Approve MDMA For PTSD Therapy – Now What?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Despite showing promise for treating PTSD, MDMA-assisted therapy faces significant regulatory, ethical, and financial hurdles, highlighting challenges in accessibility and widespread adoption.
NICE Recommends Pembrolizumab For Advanced Stomach Cancers
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
NICE has approved pembrolizumab for advanced gastric cancer, enhancing survival and delaying progression when combined with chemotherapy.