New SIDS Research: Clues to Why Some Babies Don’t Wake Up
Introduction Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) remains a devastating and poorly understood event in which seemingly healthy infants pass away during sleep without a clear cause. For decades, researchers have probed genetic, environmental, and p...
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Biomarker for Suicide Risk: Blood Test Might Predict Suicidal Thoughts
Introduction Suicide ranks among the leading causes of death worldwide, often leaving friends and family grappling with how such a tragedy could have been foreseen or prevented. While mental health professionals rely on patient-reported symptoms ...
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Smartwatch EKGs Save Lives: Documented Cases Where Wearables Detected Danger
Introduction Wearable devices have evolved beyond simple step counters or smartphone notifications. Modern smartwatches, equipped with electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) capabilities, can help users detect irregular heart rhythms like atrial fibrillatio...
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Next-Gen Insulin: Once-Weekly Injection Shows Positive Results
Introduction For many individuals with diabetes, insulin therapy requires daily or multiple injections, entailing careful scheduling and adherence. While these regimens help maintain glycemic control, the burden can be significant. Now, ...
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Bionic Eye Trials: Vision Partially Restored with a Brain Implant in Blind Patients
Introduction Losing the ability to see can profoundly affect a person’s quality of life, independence, and mental well-being. While some causes of blindness—such as cataracts—are reversible, many remain incurable, particularly when the reti...
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