Un mono al que se le dio un riñón de cerdo editado genéticamente todavía está vivo dos años después
LUNES, 16 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dos años después de que un riñón de cerdo editado genéticamente fuera trasplantado a un mono, los investigadores informan que el mono todavía está vivo.”Somos el único grupo en el campo que aborda de ma…
Learn MoreLa inteligencia artificial tiene una tasa de éxito del 100% en la detección de melanomas
LUNES, 16 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La capacidad de detectar el cáncer de piel utilizando software de inteligencia artificial (IA) ha mejorado rápidamente.Una nueva investigación presentada el miércoles en una conferencia médica en Berlín…
Learn MoreMás de 7 millones de estadounidenses han recibido las nuevas vacunas contra COVID-19
LUNES, 16 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Después de un lanzamiento problemático, ahora más de 7 millones de estadounidenses han recibido las nuevas vacunas actualizadas contra la COVID-19.Desafortunadamente, esto todavía está rezagado en compa…
Learn MoreRite Aid Pharmacy Chain Files for Bankruptcy
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The drugstore chain Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due largely to competition and thousands of lawsuits for its role in allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions.The company filed a notice…
Learn MoreScientists Spot Genes Linked to Raynaud’s Phenomenon
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have discovered two genes that may trigger Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition that can cause fingers and toes to go cold and numb because of the constriction of tiny blood vessels under the skin.“We …
Learn MoreIn Study, Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Helped Dieters Shed an Average of 60 Pounds
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new trial demonstrates the power of the diabetes drug Mounjaro in fighting obesity, helping folks who used the medication lose about 60 pounds.”In this study, people who added tirzepatide [Mounjaro] to diet …
Learn MoreCar Exhaust Could Harm a Woman’s Pregnancy
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring data found that pregnant patie…
Learn MoreAging, Mental Health in Dogs: Size Matters
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For dogs, body size matters.That’s true in terms of how quickly they age, but also in their mental health, according to a new study comparing big and little canines.Age-related decline starts at 7 to 8 years o…
Learn MorePickleball Is All the Rage, Here’s Tips on Preventing Injuries
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball has become wildly popular, but that may be fueling a rise in pickleball-related injuries.“It’s quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over the age of 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic s…
Learn MoreNot Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The vast majority of women know a lump in their breast likely signals the presence of cancer, a new survey finds, but that’s not the only sign of the disease. “Screening mammography is our No. 1 defense in det…
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