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Breakthrough Optogenetics Test Helps Blind Patient “See” Using Algae Proteins

April 15, 2025June 8, 2021 by Cristin Dickey
Optogenetics, the study of genetic engineering utilizing properties of light, may hold the cure to degenerative eye diseases. Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels.

The Illuminated Brain Many of the greatest minds in the world have been hard at work for generations pushing back against merciless chronic conditions.  Now, … Read more

Tags eye health, health, Medical Advancements, Technology

Defining Precision Medicine

April 15, 2025May 28, 2021 by Kayla Gonzalez
precision medicine

We personalize almost everything else, so why wouldn’t our health care be the same? Precision medicine allows health care providers to customize treatment options based … Read more

Tags health, Medical Advancements, Technology

The Science of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

February 20, 2025December 28, 2020 by Macee Hall
These new unique mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may not only change the course of the pandemic but may also change the way vaccinations are produced in the years to come.  

The recent emergency approval and pending approval of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccinations provide hope that the coronavirus pandemic’s end is closer than ever before … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, Medical Advancements, medicare, vaccinations

Trial On Mice Could Lead To Better Astronaut Recovery

January 20, 2025September 15, 2020 by Joe Manichia
astronaut recovery

Most people have seen the images and videos of astronauts running on treadmills that they are strapped down to, and this is necessary because astronauts … Read more

Tags current events, health, Medical Advancements

Trump Administration Buys 150 Million BinaxNOW Tests

January 20, 2025September 8, 2020 by Macee Hall
President Trump recently signed a $760 million deal to buy 150 million BinaxNOW tests from Abbott Laboratories.

On August 27, the Trump administration sent out an official press release stating that President Trump signed a $760 million deal to purchase 150 million … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, government acts & responses, health & safety, Medical Advancements

Convalescent Plasma Treatment Authorized by FDA

January 20, 2025September 3, 2020 by Macee Hall
Convalescent plasma treatment is administered from an IV drip, as seen here. The treatment may lessen the side effects of COVID-19.

On August 23, President Trump made the announcement that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized convalescent plasma therapy as a treatment for victims … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, government acts & responses, health, Medical Advancements

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

July 3, 2024February 7, 2018 by Andrea Hektner

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare We use AI, or Artificial Intelligence, every day. Whenever you pay your cable bill online and a chat box pops up … Read more

Tags Cyber Security, health, Medical Advancements, Technology

Apple’s Role Within the Healthcare Marketplace

July 3, 2024February 3, 2018 by Andrea Hektner
Apple's Role Within the Healthcare Marketplace

Apple’s Role Within the Healthcare Marketplace When it comes to healthcare, technology has been behind the curve for decades. Patients that need to access their … Read more

Tags health, health insurance, Medical Advancements, Technology

What Are Cataracts?

June 27, 2024January 19, 2018 by Andrea Hektner

What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40, affecting more than 22 million Americans over … Read more

Tags eye health, health, Medical Advancements, preventative health measures

Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer?

June 27, 2024January 15, 2018 by Andrea Hektner
sniff out cancer

Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer? It is no secret that a dog’s sense of smell is much stronger than a human’s. We use man’s best … Read more

Tags cancer, health, Medical Advancements, pets
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