October 8 UC Santa Barbara develops new soft robotic system for emergency intubation procedures UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a soft robotic intubation system that achieved 100% success rates for experts and 96% for paramedics with minimal training.
October 8 Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease Researchers announce breakthrough results for AMT-130, the first disease-modifying treatment for Huntington's disease, with FDA approval application planned for early next year.
October 7 Researchers unveil surprising flu test that works before symptoms appear Scientists in Germany have created a novel flu detection method using an edible sensor that produces taste when the influenza virus is present in the mouth.
October 7 Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized Air pollution exposure could make Alzheimer's disease worse by speeding up brain changes that cause memory loss and impaired judgment, a Penn Medicine study finds.
October 6 New MAHA initiative around biomedical research is uniting the GOP with some unusual bed fellows In a striking alliance, MAHA’s latest health strategy pairs together unusual collaborators to support a federal initiative that phases out animal-based science experiments.
October 5 Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.
October 3 Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery A clinical trial of NVG-291 peptide drug demonstrates promising results for spinal cord injury patients, with participant Larry Williams regaining balance abilities.
October 2 After paralyzing bike crash, man regains mobility with experimental drug Pennsylvania biker Larry Williams discusses his experience with the experimental NVG-291 trial, as the injection has helped him move more freely after his accident.
October 2 Prostate cancer patients see longer survival with new combination drug A UCLA study shows that a new treatment combining a radioactive drug with radiation therapy could help delay hormone therapy for men with recurring prostate cancer.
October 2 Weight-loss surgery pros and cons in the spotlight after singer's 'scary' experience Weight-loss experts explain why combining GLP-1 medications with bariatric surgery may be the most effective approach to treating obesity in 2025.