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health-medical-malpractice1 year ago•8 min saved

"Surviving Aggressive Chemo: My Journey from 15 Months to Live"

Lisa Monk, a mother from Texas, endured aggressive chemotherapy and was given a terminal cancer diagnosis, only to later discover that she never had cancer. The initial pathology report was allegedly wrong, leading to unnecessary chemotherapy and significant physical and emotional trauma for Lisa and her family. Despite being relieved by the good news, Lisa still feels angry and is dealing with ongoing financial burdens from the medical bills.

via Daily Mail|

#cancer-misdiagnosis #chemotherapy #emotional-distress

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Ultrasound-induced hibernation: A potential solution for long-term space travel?

Researchers have successfully induced hibernation in non-hibernating species, such as rats, using ultrasound. The study found that targeting the hypothalamus with ultrasound caused an immediate drop in body temperature, heart rate, and oxygen consumption, allowing the animals to enter a torpor-like state. The technique has potential applications for medical trauma and spaceflight, but further research is needed to determine its effectiveness on humans.

via Slashdot|

#hibernation #medical-trauma #research