Contraceptive Gel for Men: Clinical Trials Progress on a Male Birth Control Gel
Introduction For decades, women have shouldered most of the responsibility for birth control. While men have used condoms or chosen vasectomy, new male contraceptive options have largely stalled in development. Now, scientists are testing a contr...
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Blood Test for 50 Cancers: Does the Galleri Test Really Work?
Introduction The prospect of a single blood test that can screen for 50 different cancers seems almost too good to be true. Yet that’s precisely the promise of the Galleri test from biotech company GRAIL. By detecting certain genetic or epigene...
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Brain Implant Lets Paralyzed Man Walk: Combining AI and Stimulation
Introduction Spinal cord injuries that result in paralysis often leave few treatment options beyond rehabilitation, assistive devices, or experimental therapies. But a recent breakthrough integrates brain implants, AI-driven decoding, and spinal ...
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Deafness Gene Therapy: Restoring Hearing in Mice – Human Trials Coming?
Introduction From congenital deafness to noise-induced hearing loss, hearing impairment affects millions worldwide. Conventional aids, like hearing aids or cochlear implants, improve sound detection but can’t fully restore normal hearing. No...
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Sleep Apnea Implant: A New Device That Helps When CPAP Fails
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects millions worldwide, characterized by repeated breathing interruptions during sleep due to relaxed throat muscles blocking the airway. Standard continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines ...
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