Medicine

Study demonstrates immense advancement in HIV treatment

July 14, 2021

If you were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the 1980s and 90s, then it was almost certain that it would develop into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is a chronic, life-threatening condition that damages your immune system and prevents your … [Read more...] about Study demonstrates immense advancement in HIV treatment

Spora trains doctors to deliver better care to patients of color

June 30, 2021

Systemic inequalities put Black Americans at higher risk for many diseases than white Americans, but even within medical institutions equipped to treat these diseases, Black patients are often denied the highest caliber of care. New startup Spora aims to improve medical equity by … [Read more...] about Spora trains doctors to deliver better care to patients of color

Artificial retina may treat one of the main causes of vision loss in adults

December 15, 2020

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that gets worse over time and can lead to total blindness in its later stages, making it one of the leading causes of vision loss in older people. A new treatment developed by researchers in Spain holds real potential to … [Read more...] about Artificial retina may treat one of the main causes of vision loss in adults

Study finds older people today are smarter and stronger than 30 years ago

September 23, 2020

With the great advancements, humanity has made in terms of our understanding of the human body and in terms of new medical technology, you might be safe to assume that older people today are healthier than those just a few decades ago. But now we have proof thanks to a compelling … [Read more...] about Study finds older people today are smarter and stronger than 30 years ago