The pharmacopoeia dedicated to relieving the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and so-called drug-resistant or refractory epilepsies could be enriched with the inclusion of drugs based on cannabidiol or CBD, a non-psychotropic and non-addictive molecule extracted from industrial hemp. A look back at the

A recent study addressed a relatively unknown subject:dissociation (a concept involving a loss of contact with the real world) associated with the intensive use of social networks . This research adds negatives to these platforms, whose reputation continues to crumble. A disturbing phenomenon:disso

According to new research, as the human body ages over time, the liver manages to stay young thanks to the regeneration of its tissues. On average, the organ would be less than three years old, regardless of the age of the person it is attached to. Details of the study are published in the journal C

Refusal to taste new foods such as meats and other fruits and vegetables affects about half of children. This is food neophobia. However, this represents a normal and transitory stage in the development of the child. A true shutdown phase Faced with an unfamiliar dish, children with food neophobia

Evan ONeill Kane (1861-1932) was an American surgeon best known for self-operating on appendicitis under local anesthesia in 1921. Nevertheless, this was not the only intervention of this kind. During his career, the surgeon performed three major operations on himself, including an amputation. Tha

Between one and two in ten cancers are HER2 positive, where HER2 is the name of a receptor. However, overexposure of this receptor gives cancer cells an advantage. It therefore also represents a therapeutic target of choice. A recent clinical trial demonstrates the interest of a treatment combining

According to a recent Canadian study, there is a greater risk of vision problems in people taking drugs for impotence. This epidemiological study ensures in particular that the men concerned have a higher risk of developing one of the main serious eye conditions. An increase in risk of 85% Erectile

Dogs and other animals often lick their scratches and other abrasions. But why do these animals heal their wounds in this way? The answer largely lies in the self-soothing actions of licking and the healing properties of saliva. However, its not perfect. Dogs are one of those many mammals that lick

Company aims to reverse hearing loss with regenerative therapy. To do this, the drug candidate from Frequency Therapeutics, a spin-off from MIT, would stimulate the growth of hair cells in the inner ear. Early results from clinical trials are encouraging. Hearing loss is defined as a decrease in th

If there are so many job offers for nurse anesthetists, it is because they are essential healthcare personnel in hospitals. In the operating room and in intensive care, the nurse anesthetist has very specific skills. So what is its role? What training do you need to do this job? What skills are requ

British scientists recently unveiled a soft robot capable of moving through the lungs. Its objective is to reach their smallest ramifications in order to detect the presence of cancer. For the project leaders, this is a major step forward. Improving the diagnosis of lung cancer Bronchoscopy (or bro

It must have been a cakewalk. In the end, nothing went as planned. A few days ago, a young mans masturbation session indeed inadvertently led him to spend almost a week in the hospital due to spontaneous pneumomediastinum. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition that mainly affects young

Researchers at the University of Michigan explored how the targeted ultrasound technique could combine with an organisms immune defenses to eliminate tumors by two times. Experiments in rodents have shown promising results. ICD and its role in cancer treatment Many efforts are being made to develop

Did you know that headaches are one of the most common ailments in the world? According to a recent meta-study, about one in six people suffer from it every day in developed countries. In addition, one in two people in the world suffer from migraines each year. Data from over 350 publications A few

Just over two years into the global pandemic, we know that the coronavirus attacks many organs, affecting the respiratory tract and causing disorders psychological. Systemic disease causing vascular lesions by coagulation, and obstructing veins and arteries, it is now part of our daily lives. Recent

A recent German study looked at the possible dangers induced by virtual reality on mental health. The researchers conducted their study after observing gamers complaining online about psychological disorders. Players with depersonalization disorders Virtual reality (VR) is already widely used in th

Doctors in Spain have diagnosed an unusual parasitic infection in a man . An army of worm larvae squirmed beneath his skin, covering his entire body. The individual had started high-dose corticosteroid therapy just before the onset of symptoms to treat malignant compression of the spinal cord. The

Chinese authorities claim to have detected the first ever case of H3N8 avian flu in humans. Indeed, a four-year-old child was infected in the center of the country. Nevertheless, these same authorities promise a low risk of transmission between humans. A child directly contaminated by birds With th

Depression is a very important public health issue. Fortunately, the means of detecting it are evolving greatly. For example, British scientists have recently developed an AI capable of defining the state of a persons mental health by analyzing, among other things, their profile on the social networ

The axolotl is a species of aquatic salamander living in Mexico and having rather surprising powers. This animal is the subject of much genetic research, the objective of which is to restore damaged tissues in humans and thus perhaps one day allow eternal life. Amazing features and abilities Endemi