healthcare

Scientists discover a new way to help prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’

Posted in Medicine, Science on 6th Apr, 2023
by Alex Muller

Scientists have discovered why breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs may ‘wake up’ following years of sleep - forming incurable secondary tumours.

Electronic Bandage Speeds Wound Healing And Dissolves Into Body After Use

Posted in Hardware, Medicine on 26th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller

Scientists are creating a new affordable, flexible electronic covering that not only speeds and wirelessly monitors healing but performs a disappearing act by being harmlessly absorbed into the body when its job is done.

First-Ever Blood Test For Myocarditis Detects Heart Inflammation

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Nov, 2022
by Alex Muller

"When viewed in combination with symptoms, the results could allow GPs to easily determine whether their patients have myocarditis. While we still need to confirm these findings in a larger study, we're hopeful that it won't be long until this blood test is in regular use."

New COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Approved For Use In Japan

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Nov, 2022
by Alex Muller

The arrival of ensitrelvir marks the third SARS-CoV-2 antiviral to reach clinical use after Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's molnupiravir.

Our Conscious Experience Of The World Is A Memory, Says New Theory

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Oct, 2022
by Alex Muller

By reframing consciousness as part of memory, the team hopes the theory can help patients with neurological disorders.