Inspired by the diverse attachment organs of parasites, researchers have designed a millimeter-scale mechanism for soft tissue anchoring. ​Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories ​Read More

An experimental study in mice shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection can damage the retinas, with long-term implications for vision. Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection include various neurocognitive symptoms, suggesting the virus can affect the central nervous system. The eyes are...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver diseases that spreads among individuals through blood or body fluids. According to the World Health Organization, globally, 1.2 million new HBV infections are reported every year. ​Medical Xpress...

For patients with chronic pain that cannot be cured in any other way, a surgical procedure called "spinal cord stimulation" is seen as a method of last resort. The treatment works by implanting leads into the spine of patients...

Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating condition that slowly robs people of their memory and cognitive abilities, affecting millions of people worldwide. Familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD), a rare inherited form of the disease, is linked to mutations in several genes,...