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Bioengineering researchers at Rice University have developed ultrasmall, stable gas-filled protein nanostructures that could revolutionize ultrasound imaging and drug delivery. Unlike current microbubbles or nanobubbles that are too large to cross biological barriers effectively, the novel diamond-shaped 50-nanometer gas vesicles (50-NM GVs)—approximately the size of viruses—are believed to be the...

Lab develops smallest free-floating bubbles for medical imaging

Using health data from almost 213,000 Americans who experienced reinfections, researchers have found that severe infections from the virus that causes COVID-19 tend to foreshadow similar severity of infection the next time a person contracts the disease. Additionally, scientists discovered that long COVID was more likely to occur after a first infection compared to a reinfection. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative, is published in Communications Medicine.

Severe COVID-19 Infections Foreshadow Severe Reinfections

The US Sun

A ONE-year-old girl with a fast swelling head passed away just days after doctors discovered a foetus that was once her twin sister growing in her skull. The toddler was admitted to hospital due to her growing skull and inability to sit up or stand. She also had delays in motor skills and speech development, […]

Toddler dies days after doctors discover her ‘twin sister’s foetus’ growing in her SKULL

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

California State

Fox News

A California doctor wants people to know that the medical community doesn’t always tell patients the truth. Dr. Robert Lufkin shares an excerpt from his book, "Lies I Taught in Medical School."

California doctor reveals the 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients

Boston, MA

Insider

Doctors are concerned that a small number of patients on semaglutide are coming in with a form of sudden blindness called NAION.

Patients on Ozempic are developing a rare form of sudden blindness, doctors say

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis can compress the nerves and spinal cord, causing pain, numbness, weakness, or reduced mobility. Lumbar decompression surgery relieves this pressure.

Lumbar decompression surgery: What to know

Only 1.9% of anticipated ISBCS patients opted out of second-eye operation, which bodes well for this procedure’s increased efficiency in the event it becomes possible to adopt here. Photo: Christina Tran, BS, and Leonid Skorin, Jr., DO, OD. Click image to enlarge. Increased efficiency at surgical centers and negligible...

Bilateral Cataract Surgery Poses No Increased Complications in UK Study

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Vision Pet Care

Cats are cherished companions, captivating us with their grace, independence, and playful antics. A question often pondered by cat enthusiasts is, "How long do cats really live?" Understanding the typical lifespans of our feline friends can help us provide the best care throughout their lives. This article delves into the factors affecting cat longevity, the average lifespan of different breeds, and ways to ensure a long, healthy life for your cat.

Typical Cat Lifespans - How Long Do They Really Live?

Pennsylvania State

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), hearing loss affects about 60.7 million American adults. However, that statistic may not include millions of people affected by hidden hearing loss, a type of hearing impairment that's undetected by standard hearing tests. You could have hidden hearing loss if standard hearing...

Could You Have Hidden Hearing Loss?

An “unconventional” immune response now identified by scientists from the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) is a potential new pathway for developing new vaccines for tuberculosis (TB), according to a new publication. Marginal zone B (MZB) cells are a natural response to TB infection which...

How a “Neglected” Immune Response Could Lead to New Pathways for Developing TB Vaccines

If you’ve ever had a medical procedure that required general anesthesia, you know it’s a trippy experience. One moment you’re wide awake and the next you’re simply out, only to come to in a groggy state where you have no idea what just happened. Putting patients under has a long history that stretches back over 200 years, but exactly how the drugs work has been a mystery.

We Finally Know How General Anesthesia Knocks You Out

Florida State

A Florida woman was sentenced to six years in prison after her company passed off an ”inert, non-functioning” medical implant as a way to provide pain relief wirelessly, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday. Laura Perryman, former CEO of medtech company Stimwave, was indicted for selling...

Fake Medical Implant Lands Florida CEO Six Years in Prison

Orlando, FL

DiaTribe's Musings Live at ADA 2024 event featured experts from leading diabetes technology companies in conversation with a world-renowned diabetes academic practitioner. Revolutionary weight loss drugs, over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors, and insulin pumps small enough to fit in a coin pocket are just a few examples of the incredible advancements seen in diabetes technology and treatments over the last few years.

Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions for Diabetes Care

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Mild back pain might seem negligible in the short term, but, in time, it can lead to chronic issues, potentially causing severe disability and workdays lost. And, without proper diagnosis and treatment, it’s likely that your ongoing discomfort in your spine can escalate, influencing your productivity and overall quality of life.

What Are the Signs You Need Advanced Spine Care?

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Researchers Develop Smallest Free-Floating Bubbles for Medical Imaging, Drug Delivery

Bioengineering researchers at Rice University have developed ultrasmall, stable gas-filled protein nanostructures that could revolutionize ultrasound imaging and drug delivery. Unlike current microbubbles or nanobubbles that...

Researchers Develop Smallest Free-Floating Bubbles for Medical Imaging, Drug Delivery

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