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Caffeine in Pregnancy May Prevent Cerebral Palsy

Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a disabling condition often caused by asphyxia – reductions in oxygen supply – around the time of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Laughter Effectively Treats Dry Eye, Other Ailments

A recent study published in the BMJ, found that laugher was as effective as eye drops for treating dry eye disease. The researchers at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, the largest ophthalmic center in China, recruited 299 participants with symptomatic dry… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 21, 2024

Portable Blood Test Can Deliver Results in 1 Hour

A handheld pinprick blood test could someday deliver results in as little as an hour, a new study shows. The portable device, which fits in the palm of a hand, uses sound waves to separate a tiny whole blood sample down into microscopic biomarkers, researchers reported Oct…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 21, 2024