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New technology can detect Dengue virus using smartphones

April 18, 2022 by Nena Serrano Leave a Comment

WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Biomedical technology researchers used a new diagnostic kit called Cygnus for a rapid and accurate Dengue Fever detection. The new diagnostic test uses “lab on a strip” technology comparable to hospital-grade diagnostic tools and superior to other home testing kits.It also permits the identification of the specific dengue virus that caused the … [Read more...] about New technology can detect Dengue virus using smartphones

Myotonic dystrophy type II: the rare disease that caused Gilbert Gottfried’s death

April 15, 2022 by Nena Serrano Leave a Comment

WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: The family of Gilbert Gottfried said the comedian died of "a long illness."Gottfried, who died Tuesday at age 67, had type II myotonic dystrophy, a kind of muscular dystrophy.It is a rare genetic muscle disorder that causes muscle weakness, pain and stiffness, and rapid heartbeat that can lead to death. The family of Gilbert Gottfried, who died on … [Read more...] about Myotonic dystrophy type II: the rare disease that caused Gilbert Gottfried’s death

Evidence suggests ‘magic’ mushrooms could be better than antidepressants

April 15, 2022 by Nena Serrano 2 Comments

WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Psilocybin mushroom (often called magic mushroom) is demonstrated to offer a rapid, sustained antidepressant response.Psilocybin was compared to a common antidepressant (Lexapro, in this case), and identified that magic mushrooms seem to work better.The paper reported improvements in participants’ cognitive function: the participants were open and less … [Read more...] about Evidence suggests ‘magic’ mushrooms could be better than antidepressants

Man gets black hairy tongue after strict liquid diet [Video]

April 15, 2022 by Nena Serrano Leave a Comment

WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: A man's tongue turned black and developed hair-like structures after he was put on an all-liquid diet.The condition, called Black Hairy Tongue (BHT), is typically associated with poor oral hygiene.BHT is oftentimes reversible and “has no long-term sequelae”, as long as the patient observes good oral hygiene.  A man's tongue has turned black and … [Read more...] about Man gets black hairy tongue after strict liquid diet [Video]

Earphone wire lodged in man’s bladder after using it for “sexual pleasure”

April 15, 2022 by Nena Serrano Leave a Comment

WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: A 31-inch long earphone wire was found lodged in a man's bladder after he complained of stomach pains and difficulty urinating.The man reportedly inserts earphone wire into his urethra 3-5 times a week for “sexual pleasure and gratification”.His doctors said these activities are dangerous, explaining that inserted objects could get tangled up inside the … [Read more...] about Earphone wire lodged in man’s bladder after using it for “sexual pleasure”

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