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Researchers create first AI tool for treating age-related macular degeneration

by University of Utah edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain John A. Moran Eye Center researcher Adam Dubis, Ph.D., is part of a big leap forward for the use of artificial intelligence in eye care. Cofounded by Dubis, German-based health tech company deepeye Medical GmbH has gained European regulatory approval for an AI […]

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Dizzy, heart racing after you stand? New treatment proposed

by Dennis Thompson edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Some people find that when they stand, their hearts tend to race and they get dizzy and lightheaded. This is due to a rare condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS—and doctors think they’ve found a potential treatment. An established heart failure drug called ivabradine appears to provide lasting

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Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea lowers heart risk for some patients, increases risk for others

by Brigham and Women’s Hospital edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Illustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domain Recent findings suggest that a personalized approach to recommending CPAP machines to patients with obstructive sleep apnea may decrease adverse cardiovascular events. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where blockages in the airways cause breathing to

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New Implant Offers Hope for Easing Rheumatoid Arthritis

The device stimulates the vagus nerve, signaling the body to tamp down the inflammation that contributes to the disease. An example of the vagus nerve stimulation implant at the Northwell Center for Bioelectric Medicine in Manhasset, N.Y.Credit…Timothy Mulcare for The New York Times By Roni Caryn Rabin July 31, 2025Updated 11:35 a.m. ET The Food and Drug

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Research helps kids with acute gastroenteritis recover at home

by University of Calgary edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Stephen Freedman led a national study to guide at home treatment after children are discharged from emergency for frequent vomiting. Credit: Leah Hennel, Alberta Health Services Most children seeking emergency department (ED) care due to vomiting are discharged home. Although they usually feel better when they

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Bacteria from cows show promising results in treating MRSA infections

Cows carry a bacterium that could become an effective weapon against increased antibiotic resistance: Signaling molecules from this bacterium can treat infections caused by multi-resistant Staphylococcus bacteria as effectively as antibioticsPeer-Reviewed PublicationUniversity of Copenhagen – The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Imagine two people talking over a walkie-talkie set. Successful communication depends on them

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Tuberculosis is back on the rise: What to know about symptoms and treatment

by Albert Rizzo edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1900, TB—which usually attacks the lungs but can affect almost any part of the body—had killed one in seven people who had ever lived, more than

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T-bet protein found essential for maintaining flu-fighting memory B cells

by Jeff Hansen, University of Alabama at Birmingham edited by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain At the surface, the immune response to a flu virus is simple. Some cells recognize the pathogen and send a signal to the immune system, and immune cells produce a potentially lifesaving antibody against the virus. Antigen in, antibody out. However,

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Intelligent wound dressing controls inflammation

by Deborah Kyburz, ETH Zurich edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin The intelligent wound dressing consists of a granular hydrogel. The small gel particles can be designed to specifically capture inflammatory signals or release healing molecules.  Credit: Apoorv Singh / ETH Zurich Chronic wounds are a major medical challenge, burdening health care systems with billions of dollars

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Ozempic outperforms another diabetes drug for reducing stroke risk

by American College of Physicians edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide, often sold as Ozempic or Wegovy, have a slightly lower risk of stroke compared to patients taking another diabetes drug, empagliflozin. International researchers studied data from 7,899 patients treated with semaglutide and 7,899

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