A new study led by doctors at St. George’s, University of London has shown that scheduling a third trimester scan during pregnancy can greatly reduce the number of unexpected breech births as well as reduce the risk of severe health complications in newborns. The findings, published in PLOS Medicine in April, determined that the additional, […]
A stroke, which takes place when a blood vessel is either blocked by a clot or bursts, depriving the brain of blood, oxygen, and nutrients, can be devastating. According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of disability. Worldwide, the medical emergencies are
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Located among the Flinders Ranges’ mountains and canyons, some 300 miles from Adelaide, Nilpena Ediacara National Park may be South Australia’s newest national park, but it’s housing a crucial part of the planet’s prehistoric history. The protected area is home to fossils dating back between 542 million to 560 million years ago. The park spanning,
Floral embroidery made for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation gown, the dress she wore during her crowning in 1953, will be offered this month at an auction. The framed, multicolored needle and thread embroidery sample is estimated to sell for upward of $2,400 at Hansons Auctioneers’ Monarchs and Majesty Auction on May 16 — 10 days
Urologists at the University of Southern California’s Keck Medicine are preparing to perform the world’s first bladder transplant on a human patient. Part of a newly launched clinical trial, the surgery could be “a historic step in improving lives,” USC Urology’s Executive Director Dr. Inderbir Gill, who is leading the trial, shared in a statement.
Sponsored by The Elephant Project They’re soft, fuzzy, and adorable, the kind of stuffed animals any child could instantly fall in love with. But Kiki and Tembo, a duo of dolls sold by The Elephant Project, are much more than just cuddly bedtime companions: They represent one woman’s quest to protect elephants around the world.
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Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of medical innovations at the moment, and some scientists are testing out the use of the technology to help with early cancer detection. A team of U.K.-based researchers from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and Imperial College London published a study late
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The stone base of a Roman fortlet dating back to A.D. 142 has been discovered in Scotland. Once used to defend the Antonine Wall, a barrier around 37 miles long that marked the northwestern tip of the Roman Empire, the fortlet was likely made up of two small wooden buildings on a stone base and
Centenarians are an oft-celebrated population for their remarkable longevity and wisdom. But how do some people live so long? A study published in The Lancet this past March has identified unique immune system characteristics that enable certain individuals to live to age 100 and beyond. “We assembled and analyzed what is, to our knowledge, the
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