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Nigeria first to rollout new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis
In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new…
Tiktaalik fossil reveals key step in evolution of walking
Before the evolution of legs from fins, the axial skeleton -; including the bones of the head, neck,…
BMI influences efficacy of nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea, study finds
A nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that originally was approved only for people with body mass indexes…
Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments
A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her…
Stem cell therapy safe and potentially beneficial for spinal cord injury patients
A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients’ own fat are safe and may improve sensation…
Ultrasound technology shows promise in detecting thoracic surface vibrations
The thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable…
Soft, stretchy throat patch empowers speech in people with voice disorders
People with voice disorders, including those with pathological vocal cord conditions or who are recovering from laryngeal cancer…
UCLA researchers uncover dual role of GAN gene in neurological disorder, head and neck cancer
Findings Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center show for the first time that a gene…
Chewing tobacco linked to higher stroke and cancer risk, study finds
In a recent study in the journal Nature Communications, researchers systematically reviewed and synthesized the literature on the…
Single-port robot introduced in the Mountain West for head and neck surgical cancer patients
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) proudly introduces the first and only single-port robot in the Mountain West…