We're Starting to Harness the Microbiome to Treat Disease
But strong regulation is a must to protect patient safety-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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Infections and Drugs to Treat Them Tied to Eating Disorders in Teens
A new study adds to growing evidence that immune system dysfunction and altered gut microbes may contribute to the development of eating disorders-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
3D Ultrasound gives clinicians clearer picture to treat gynaecological cancer
(University of Western Ontario) By transforming a conventional ultrasound probe, already found in most clinics, the technology can provide a 360-degree, three-dimensional view of surgical tools and surrounding tissue and organs. It provides a clearer...
A New Way to Treat Peanut Allergy
Desensitizing sufferers with a skin patch could be a safer and more effective than current approaches-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Virtual reality could be used to treat autism
(University of Waterloo) Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.The technology, according to a recent study from the Universi...
HIV prevention study finds universal 'test and treat' approach can reduce new infections
(NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) New HIV infections declined by 30 percent in southern African communities where health workers conducted house-to-house voluntary HIV testing, referred people who tested positive to begin HI...
New compound could help treat ovarian cancer
(University of Sheffield) Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a compound that could be more effective in treating certain cancers than standard chemotherapy.