Despite birth control existing for decades, almost none of the options specifically target sperm cells. Researchers are now developing approaches
Month: January 2023
Understanding long-term changes in the synapses between the hypothalamus and hippocampus
The complexity of the human brain is unparalleled. Fortunately, thanks to constant progress in neuroscience over the past decades, we
90% reduction in COVID-19 deaths after booster dose: Hong Kong study
A booster (third) dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was associated with a 90% reduction in death in people with multiple
Migraine: how to diagnose, manage and prevent
Migraine is a major cause of disability, affecting about 12% of people. A 2-part series published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)
World-first guidelines created to help prevent heart complications in children during cancer treatment
The world’s first international clinical guidelines to help prevent and treat heart complications in children undergoing cancer treatment have been
Fresh questions about oxytocin as the ‘love hormone’ behind pair bonding
Turning a decades-old dogma on its head, new research from scientists at UC San Francisco and Stanford Medicine shows that
Deep learning model aids differentiation of colon cancer, acute diverticulitis
A three-dimensional (3-D) convolutional neural network (CNN) can be used as an artificial intelligence (AI) support system for differentiating colon
Magnesium: What you need to know about this important micronutrient
There’s been a lot of chat on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplements. Many
‘Constant danger’: Life after leprosy, a long neglected disease
Dan Izzett has lived with leprosy’s effects on his body for 70 years, and has lost much to what he
Additional anesthesiology residency positions may help hospitals save costs
Expanding anesthesiology residency programs—even in the absence of federal funding—may help medical institutions save staffing costs and address projected shortages