Defibrillators Carried By Drones Might Save Lives In Cardiac Crises
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Defibrillators Carried By Drones Might Save Lives In Cardiac Crises

A 71-year-old Swedish man was saved after he had a sudden cardiac arrest while shoveling snow last December. The doctor could use the defibrillator because a drone helped deliver it on time according to a report by Everdrone in January 2022. The Emergency Medical Aerial Delivery (EMADE) service offered by Everdrone is meant for emergencies…

Antibody Drugs Are A Promising New Method For Preventing Malaria
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Antibody Drugs Are A Promising New Method For Preventing Malaria

Malaria is a disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and it affects around 241 million people around the world according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It spreads from the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Among the 5 parasitic species, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax are the life-threatening malarial parasites. Almost 96 percent…

Simple Urine Test Could Enhance Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
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Simple Urine Test Could Enhance Cystic Fibrosis Treatment

According to a 2020 study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, urine tests can provide further insights into the condition of Cystic Fibrosis. This is mainly because the condition of cystic fibrosis is found to have an effect on the kidneys. The hormone Secretin which was discovered in 1902 is responsible…

Missouri Investigates Hospital’s Rejection Of Emergency Abortion

Missouri Investigates Hospital’s Rejection Of Emergency Abortion

The Missouri Health and Senior Services has launched an investigation into the treatment of Mylissa Farmer (41) at Southern Missouri’s Freeman Health System. According to Lisa Cox, the spokeswoman at Missouri Health and Senior Services, the hospital had allegedly denied an emergency abortion to Farmer and this was a clear violation of federal healthcare rules….