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The Digital Dilemma: How Screen Time Shapes the Developing Brain
A team of researchers led by Samson Nivins at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden sought to shed light on the effects of screen time anf how it shapes the developing brain. In a landmark longitudinal study published in the journal Scientific Reports, they examined how different types of DM usage – including social media, video games, and television/video viewing – impact the structural development of key brain regions in children over a 4-year period.
Rethinking the Role of Oxygen Saturation in Assessing Childhood Illness
Pulse oximeters has become an indispensable tools in hospital emergency rooms, operating theaters, and intensive care units allowing doctors to trreat dangerously low oxygen levels, known as hypoxemia. However, the role of pulse oximetry has remained less clear when it comes to assessing and managing childhood illness in primary care and outpatient settings. A new study looks at the role of pulse oximetry in this setting.
Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Preventing Severe Infections
The Global Burden of Disease study estimated that in 2019, approximately 25% of all deaths worldwide were due to infections. Emerging evidence suggests that the key to reducing susceptibility to infections may lie within the trillions of microbes that inhabit our gut - the gut microbiome
Busting the Myths of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular dietary approaches in recent years, touted for its benefits in weight loss, metabolic health, and disease prevention. However, misconceptions and myths about intermittent fasting continue to persist, sowing confusion and discouraging people from trying this lifestyle intervention.
The Future of Global Health: Forecasting Disease Burden to 2050
As the world continues to grapple with the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers and public health officials are increasingly focused on understanding what the future may hold for the global disease burden. A comprehensive new analysis published in The Lancet provides critical insights into expected trends in mortality, disability, and life expectancy over the coming decades.
Semaglutide: A New Weapon Against Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) represent a major public health crisis, contributing to over 80,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Despite the serious toll, treatment options have been sorely limited - until now. Emerging evidence suggests a surprising...
ASCO 2024: Unleashing the Power of Precision Oncology and Immuno-Therapeutics
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is a pivotal event that brings together experts in the field of oncology to share groundbreaking research and advancements in cancer care. ASCO 2024 continued to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, with an emphasis on precision medicine, immunotherapy, and emerging technologies
Gene therapy reversing hereditary deafness?
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a novel gene therapy approach to restore hearing in children born with a rare genetic form of deafness. The results, published in Nature Medicine, offer hope for millions worldwide suffering from inherited hearing loss.
Chewing Tobacco’s Grip on Football: The Growing Problem of Snus Use Among Players
Faced with the stresses of their high-pressure jobs, some players have increasingly turned to mood-altering substances like alcohol, cannabis, and painkillers for relief. However, one substance in particular has gained significant popularity within professional soccer circles in recent years - snus
Predicting Cancer Risk with Digital Health Records
Every day we leave traces of our lives in digital systems. While privacy concerns abound, this digitization of daily life also presents new opportunities for medical research. Scientists are now tapping into nationwide databases of electronic health records to gain insights that were previously impossible
Unlocking Precision Cancer Care through Whole Genome Sequencing
Tumors can vary greatly between patients and even within the same patient over time as the disease progresses. To improve patient outcomes, oncologists need a more comprehensive understanding of the molecular changes driving each individual's cancer
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After 11 years, Boston Dynamics has said goodbye to its humanoid robot ATLAS HD. The robotics company says it’s time for ATLAS to “kick back and relax” in retirement, letting the new all electric ATLAS take over. This video was shared to remember ATLAS HD’s great moments and those not so great.
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