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Flesh-Eating Bacteria That Can Kill in Two Days Spreads in Japan

Michelle — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:04:00 +0000

In a chilling turn of events, Japan is grappling with a sudden surge of a rare and lethal infection that has left the medical community on high alert. Known as Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), this “flesh-eating” bacteria has been making headlines due to its ability to cause death within just 48 hours of infection. …

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Surgeon in Rome Performs Pioneering Remote Operation on Patient in Beijing

FitFound Me — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 03:08:05 +0000

A surgeon sits in a conference hall in Rome, gently moving his hands over a console; on the other side of the world, in a Beijing operating room he has never stepped into, robotic arms mirror his every motion inside a man’s body. The distance between them is more than 8,000 kilometers, yet for the …

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A Distinct New Type of Diabetes Has Just Been Officially Recognized

Michelle — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:11:38 +0000

For decades, diabetes has been described as a battle fought on two main fronts, one where the body’s own defenses destroy its ability to make insulin, and another where excess weight blunts the hormone’s effect. But far from the headlines about sugar-laden diets and sedentary lifestyles, a quieter, deadlier form has been taking root in …

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This New Eye Drops Could Clear Cataracts Without Surgery, Giving Millions a Safer Way to Restore Sight

Michelle — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:49:44 +0000

Imagine living behind a fogged window that never clears. At first, the haze is barely noticeable, a little extra light needed to read, a faint difficulty recognizing faces in dim rooms. But over time, colors dull, details fade, and the world turns into a muted blur. For more than 65 million people worldwide, this slow …

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How a 15-Year-Old Ethiopian Student Created a Soap That Could Change Skin Cancer Care

FitFound Me — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:03:09 +0000

Big medical ideas are often associated with decades of training, expensive technology, and institutions with global reach. Yet some ideas begin quietly, shaped by curiosity, observation, and a strong desire to help others. That is the case with Heman Bekele, the 15-year-old named TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year. His recognition is not rooted in …

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