A computer was better than human dermatologists at detecting skin cancer in a study that pitted human against machine in the quest for better, faster diagnostics, researchers said Tuesday. A team from Germany, the United…
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Treatment against blindness to sell for Sh87.9 million in US
Luxturna, a medication against hereditary degeneration of the retina that can lead to total blindness, will be sold for $850,000 in the United States, making it one of the world’s most expensive medical treatments. It…
The story of how a worm turned… into a bringer of medical miracles
For centuries, the only use humans found for the lugworm — dark pink, slimy and inedible — was on the end of a fish hook. But the invertebrates’ unappreciated status is about to change. Their…
Two-drug regimen shows promise against pancreatic cancer
A combination of two chemotherapy drugs has shown promising results in fighting pancreatic cancer, significantly improving five-year survival rates, according to a European study presented Friday. The trial showed that patients who take the oral…
Antibiotic resistance threat to patients: study
Spreading antibiotic resistance could have disastrous consequences for patients undergoing surgery or chemotherapy, a study said Thursday. In the United States, up to half of infections after surgery and over a quarter of infections after…
Study: Ginger is better than drugs
A new study published in the journal Arthritis compared ginger extract to the common drugs betamethasone (cortisone) and ibuprofen for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While ibuprofen is a popular pain remedy (such…
Some blood pressure meds boost breast cancer risk: study
Postmenopausal women who take certain blood pressure medications for 10 years or more face twice the risk of developing breast cancer, US researchers said Monday. Women who took calcium channel blockers saw a 2.4 to…
Foods that help fix minor health problems
Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and good old water can work as natural medicine for minor health problems as they aid in regulating biological functions in your body. Check out below which ones specifically will work…
Ultrasound zaps could act as contraceptive
Zapping testicles with ultrasound can reduce sperm counts and might be used in the future as an inexpensive, reliable and reversible male contraceptive, according to US researchers. Scientists from the University of North Carolina School…