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‘Smart’ bandages monitor wounds and provide targeted treatment

Most of the time, when someone gets a cut, scrape, burn or other wound, the body takes care of itself and heals on its own. But this is not always the case. Diabetes can interfere with the healing process and create wounds that will not go away and that could become infected and fester. These […]

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Climate change could increase rates of ‘flesh-eating’ infection

Youth Against Carbon discuss climate change We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Climate change could lead to a spread of potentially […]

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Eye surgery: Less successful outcome for Black, Hispanic patients

Researchers investigated whether race is a factor in vision outcomes following surgical treatment for retinal detachment. They reported that Black and/or Hispanic patients tended to have worse vision following surgery than white patients. Experts say further research is needed to confirm the results. Retinal detachment is an eye condition in which the retina – a […]

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24 Glowing & Glamorous Golden Baby Names

With a bright, luxurious feel, golden baby names are poised to be super-popular this year. Whether the name itself means gold or golden, or just invokes an opulent vibe, more and more parents are opting to give their babies these gilded monikers. And for good reason: gold is precious, just like our little ones. It’s the […]

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Autism Rates Trending Upwards, CDC Reports

Childhood autism rates have ticked up once again, according to the latest data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, 1 in 36 (2.8%) 8-year-old children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – up from the previous 2018 estimate of 1 in 44 (2.3%). The updated data come […]