World’s First Spinal Cord Transplant to Take Place in Israel

World’s First Spinal Cord Transplant to Take Place in Israel

regenerative medicine: Israel to launch world’s first human spinal cord transplant using patient’s own cells Israel is preparing for a groundbreaking medical procedure that could change the lives of millions. Tel Aviv University announced …

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Weight-Loss Drugs May Raise Vision Loss Risk, Studies Find

Weight-Loss Drugs May Raise Vision Loss Risk, Studies Find

File: A patient gets laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy (AFP via Getty) Key Findings From the Research 1. Risk of Optic Nerve Disorders Important: There is currently no treatment for NAION. 2. Link to …

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Why Finding a Single Cure for Alzheimer’s Isn’t Likely Anytime Soon

Why Finding a Single Cure for Alzheimer’s Isn’t Likely Anytime Soon

These entorhinal cortex neurons, shown enlarged in this image, are significantly larger in SuperAgers compared with same-aged peers and even younger individuals. Courtesy Tamar Gefen Scientists studying “SuperAgers” found their entorhinal cortex neurons are larger …

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