[ad_1] A tiny device built by scientists at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology could be used to improve the safety and effectiveness of cell therapy treatments for patients suffering from spinal cord injuries. In cell therapy, clinicians create what are known as induced pluripotent stem cells by reprogramming some skin or … Read more
[ad_1] Hong Kong CNN — Put away those bunny ears and crank up the heat, it’s time to say goodbye to the Rabbit and enter the Year of the Dragon – the only mythical creature among the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. In addition to eating auspicious food and giving/receiving blessings, Lunar New Year – which … Read more
[ad_1] KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Melodic Colombian Spanish fills a hospital treating soldiers wounded fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s ranks are depleted by two years of war. As it battles the Russian war machine, Ukraine is welcoming hardened fighters from one of the world’s longest-running conflicts. Professional soldiers from Colombia bolster the ranks … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Brazilian health officials are working to contain a growing outbreak of dengue fever as crowds prepare to pack city streets to celebrate Carnival, amid a global surge in cases as experts warn climate change could allow the mosquitoes carrying the disease to expand their range into previously inhospitable areas. the Dengue fever, which … Read more
[ad_1] Summary What is already known about this topic? Substance use, including drugs and alcohol, often begins during adolescence. What is added by this report? Among adolescents being assessed for substance use disorder treatment, the most commonly reported reasons for substance use included seeking to feel mellow or calm, experimentation, and other stress-related motivations. Most … Read more
[ad_1] Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Pakistan’s 12th general elections were held on Thursday, and the polling commenced at 8 am local time (8:30 am IST). The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif is tipped to be the single-largest party in the 336-seat National Assembly, while Bilawal Bhutto’s Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is projected … Read more
[ad_1] King Charles III’s recent unprecedented public disclosures of his treatments for an enlarged prostate and cancer have led to increased interest in the conditions. Buckingham Palace announced in late January that King Charles, 75, was hospitalized and treated for an enlarged prostate. This week, the palace said the King has also … Read more
[ad_1] Pakistan’s elections have already been eventful — with one party leader’s arrest, another’s stunning return from exile, and at least nine deaths on Election Day — but how much of a change they will truly bring about remains to be seen. Pakistan has been in political, economic, and security turmoil for years now. Between … Read more
[ad_1] Summary: developed a groundbreaking blood test capable of measuring the severity and risk of schizophrenia, fundamentally changing the approach to diagnosing and treating this complex psychiatric disorder. The test identifies specific biomarkers that not only predict the condition’s progression but also facilitate personalized treatment plans. This study builds on two decades of research into … Read more
[ad_1] Simon Cereno had been expecting a normal, if not a quiet, Christmas with his large Italian-American family. But on December 18, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released Fiducia supplicans, and headlines like “POPE APPROVES SAME-SEX BLESSINGS” started scrolling across TVs and social media feeds. St. Dominic’s Parish, San Francisco, California. Courtesy … Read more