Celebrated as a world-leading pathologist, Professor Richard Scolyer was confronted with his own mortality when he received the devastating news of an incurable brain tumor diagnosis in June. Despite the grim prognosis, the 56-year-old pioneering melanoma researcher has embarked on an unprecedented journey, acting as a “guinea pig” for a groundbreaking experimental treatment in a …
New Study Shows that TMS Magnet Therapy Eases Depression Symptoms within a Week By Marc Lallanilla Published Nov. 21, 2023, 1:13 p.m. ET Using magnets to treat depression might sound like a wild sci-fi experiment, but it’s actually a proven therapy that works. The treatment, known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), has been extensively researched …
A recent study revealed that the cancer treatment recommendations provided by ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, contained a mixture of accurate and false information. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, tasked ChatGPT with generating treatment advice that aligned with guidelines established by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). …
Meghan Markle recently created a stir online when paparazzi photos captured her casually strolling through Montecito, Calif., showcasing a unique skin patch on her left wrist. Keen observers noted that the patch is a product offered by a lesser-known wellness company called NuCalm. This topical treatment, as its name suggests, aims to bring calmness and …
In the ongoing legal dispute between Northwell Health and NYU Langone Hospital over the use of the color purple, Northwell Health has responded by urging a federal judge in Manhattan to dismiss NYU Langone’s trademark lawsuit. NYU Langone claims that Northwell has been infringing on its purple color scheme in advertisements. However, Northwell argues that …
When President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty” in 1964, the nation lacked a proper method of measuring poverty or a clear definition of what poverty really meant. The administration had to quickly come up with a measure to track progress. They decided that the minimum income needed for a family of …
In America today, parents are confronted with a potential nightmare scenario: taking their sick child to the doctor, only to discover at the reception desk that their health insurance is no longer valid. This disheartening situation has arisen due to millions of low-income families losing their Medicaid benefits because of an unforeseen administrative hurdle, leading …
While enjoying my breakfast yesterday, I came across an intriguing article about physicists uncovering a sonic hum believed to be caused by massive objects like black holes intersecting and creating ripples in the fabric of space-time. As someone who is fascinated by space and time and how we navigate through them, this piqued my curiosity. …
Insilico Medicine revealed that the first drug developed by artificial intelligence, known as INS018_055, has entered Phase 2 of clinical trials. The drug is aimed at treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare progressive lung disease. The CEO of Insilico Medicine, Alex Zhavoronkov, stated that the drug is being tested just like any other traditional …
Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is a widespread issue in the United States, affecting more than 47% of Americans, or nearly 65 million people. Even public figures like former Major League Baseball player Alex Rodriguez have announced that they suffer from this condition. As technology continues to advance in the medical and dental field, …