"Smart" sutures can detect inflammation and release drugs
Inspired by sutures developed thousands of years ago, MIT engineers have designed "smart" sutures that can not only hold tissue in place, but also detect inflammation and release drugs. The new sutures are derived from animal tissue, similar to the "catgut" sutures first used by the ancient Romans. In a modern twist, the MIT team coated the sutures with hydrogels […]
» Read morePatient plea to Steve Barclay to “please save my life” for new liver
A cystic fibrosis patient is begging Health Secretary Steve Barclay to “please save my life” after waiting 14 times longer than average for a new liver. Sarah Meredith, 30, joined the transplant list in 2021 with a failing liver, yet complex Transplant Benefit Score algorithms penalise young patients like her, with genetic-linked rare forms of liver disease. Her family claim […]
» Read moreThe different types of depression, explained
An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This mental health disorder permeates all areas of life from personal relationships to academic and professional ones and goes well beyond typical mood fluctuations and everyday concerns. Depression can affect anyone, but individuals who have experienced trauma, significant losses or high stress levels are […]
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An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This mental health disorder permeates all areas of life from personal relationships to academic and professional ones and goes well beyond typical mood fluctuations and everyday concerns. Depression can affect anyone, but individuals who have experienced trauma, significant losses or high stress levels are […]
» Read moreTeacher, 25, suffered stomach aches for a year due to cancer
Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for A young woman suffered with stomach aches for a year before discovering she had incurable cancer. Madison Baloy, 25, was diagnosed with stage four adenocarcinoma cancer, a type of cancer which forms in the glandular system, in March this year. The former kindergarten teacher, from Florida in the US, was […]
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In a new review and meta-analysis, researchers investigated whether antidepressants can treat chronic pain conditions. They found that antidepressants are largely ineffective in treating chronic pain. Further research is needed to understand how antidepressants may be used to treat chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting or recurring for 3 months or longer. In 2021, around 51.6 million […]
» Read moreStoring fat in your muscles could raise your risk of premature death – study
Many studies have identified being overweight as a risk factor for a variety of health problems, ranging from diabetes to stroke and cholesterol to all-cause death. One of the methods used by physicians to estimate body fat in patients is the body mass index, or BMI for short. However, new research has suggested that this marker isn’t the only one […]
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