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Breakthrough Surgery: 7-Year-Old Girl with Spina Bifida Receives Life-Changing Spinal Reconstruction at Veltișcev Research Institute

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Breakthrough Surgery: 7-Year-Old Girl with Spina Bifida Receives Life-Changing Spinal Reconstruction at Veltișcev Research Institute

A 7-year-old girl with spina bifida had her spine reconstructed at the Veltișcev Research Institute. Due to the complications of the congenital malformation, the little girl had a wound that would not heal. The rare and complex operation was performed by two surgeons, an anesthesiologist and a transfusion specialist. During the operation, the surgeons corrected … Read more

Global Spread of Dengue Fever and Its Impact on Public Health: Expert Warns of Rising Mortality Rates

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Global Spread of Dengue Fever and Its Impact on Public Health: Expert Warns of Rising Mortality Rates

It is reported that to date there is no specific treatment for severe dengue, but early detection of the virus and access to medical care can reduce the mortality rate in severe forms of the disease. Dengue is primarily found in urban areas with tropical and subtropical climates, but the spread of infected mosquitoes is … Read more

New Medication for Mild COVID-19 Symptoms: Spanish Study Results and Potential Oral Treatment

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New Medication for Mild COVID-19 Symptoms: Spanish Study Results and Potential Oral Treatment

An exploratory study led by centers in Catalonia and Galicia has proposed a new medication to treat patients with mild covid-19 symptomsa pioneering solution that, if the results were confirmed, could be administered orally in primary care centers. The Hospital del Mar in Barcelona, ​​the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), the Pere Virgili Health Park in … Read more

New Hormone-Free Drug Veoza Approved for Menopausal Hot Flashes in the Netherlands

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New Hormone-Free Drug Veoza Approved for Menopausal Hot Flashes in the Netherlands

Alamy LimitedPhoto for illustration purposes NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 21:02 A new drug should help menopausal women who suffer from hot flashes. British researchers call it “game-changing”. The new drug, Veoza, has been developed without hormones, which are now mainly prescribed. The drug has now been approved for the Dutch market. Hot flashes can cause women to … Read more

Scientists Create Beating Mini Heart from Stem Cells: A Breakthrough in Cardiovascular Research

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Scientists Create Beating Mini Heart from Stem Cells: A Breakthrough in Cardiovascular Research

Scientists have grown a beating mini heart from stem cells that has two chambers and two atria. About 1.7 million Dutch people suffer from cardiovascular disease. About a hundred people die from it every year. Unfortunately, treating heart disease is still difficult. One of the reasons is the lack of a good disease model for … Read more

Semaglutide and Obesity: Surprising Results, Unprecedented Demand, and High Dropout Rates

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Semaglutide and Obesity: Surprising Results, Unprecedented Demand, and High Dropout Rates

In February 2021 i first results of a clinical trial on semaglutide – the active ingredient of drugs such asOzempic o il Wegovy – for the treatment of obesity they turned out to be nothing short of surprising. The study in question showed that people who took the drug weekly lost an average of 15% … Read more

In the video: A genetic medicine consultant reveals the most common diseases caused by consanguineous marriage in the Kingdom

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In the video: A genetic medicine consultant reveals the most common diseases caused by consanguineous marriage in the Kingdom

Al-Marsad newspaper: Genetic medicine consultant Zuhair Rahbini revealed the most common diseases caused by consanguineous marriage in the Kingdom. Rahbini said during his interview on the Sayidaty program that recessive diseases are the most common in the Kingdom, given that the mother and father do not show any symptoms, as they are relatives, so the … Read more

Why do people who live healthy lives suddenly get cancer?The truth is shocking (pictures) Lung cancer | Genes | Random mutation carcinogenesis theory | Medicine | Recuperation and health care | Zeng Yiyuan

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Why do people who live healthy lives suddenly get cancer?The truth is shocking (pictures) Lung cancer | Genes | Random mutation carcinogenesis theory | Medicine | Recuperation and health care | Zeng Yiyuan

Man smoking (Image source: Pexels) It is forbidden to create mirror websites on Chinese websites. When someone who leads a healthy life is suddenly diagnosed with cancer, it’s not only shocking, but it raises profound questions: Why me? This happens often, even in people who don’t smoke, eat healthy, exercise regularly, and have no family … Read more

New studies suggest greater importance of the cerebellar nuclei – News Farma

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New studies suggest greater importance of the cerebellar nuclei – News Farma

It has always been thought that associative learning was regulated by the cortex of the cerebellum, often referred to as the “little brain.” However, new studies resulting from a collaboration between the Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceErasmus MC and the Champalimaud Foundation show that the cerebellar nuclei contribute in a surprising way to this learning process. … Read more