Joseph Bradley+FollowTransplants Without Lifelong Meds?!Imagine getting a kidney transplant and NOT having to take those harsh immune-suppressing drugs forever. That’s what happened to Mark Welter, who got both a kidney and stem cells from his sister. Four years later, he’s med-free and feeling amazing! In a new clinical trial, 19 out of 20 patients were able to ditch their meds within a year. This could be a total game-changer for transplant patients, though more research is needed before it’s for everyone. Still, wow! #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough70Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowTransplants Without Lifelong Meds?!Imagine getting a kidney transplant and NOT having to take immune-suppressing drugs forever. That’s what happened to Mark Welter, thanks to a new approach where patients get a stem cell transplant along with their new organ. Most people in a recent trial ditched the meds within a year—and stayed off them! It’s not for everyone yet, but this could be a total game-changer for future transplant patients. Would you try it if you could? #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough100Share
Lisa Ramirez+FollowBreakthrough Brain Treatment Alert!Did you know there’s a new, less-invasive way to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)—a brain condition that can look like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? Cooper University Health Care is testing a tiny implant called the eShunt System that drains excess brain fluid without the need for major surgery. It could mean quicker recovery and fewer risks for older adults dealing with walking, memory, or bladder issues. Cooper’s the only hospital in Philly/South Jersey in this national trial! #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough10Share
Edward Parrish+FollowCursed Tomb Fungus vs. Cancer?!Remember the 'pharaoh’s curse' that supposedly killed King Tut’s tomb explorers? Turns out, the same creepy fungus blamed for the curse might actually help fight leukemia! Scientists tweaked molecules from Aspergillus flavus (aka the 'curse fungus') and found they could kill cancer cells in the lab—some even worked as well as existing leukemia drugs. It’s still super early days, but who knew ancient tomb spores could be the next big thing in cancer research? Nature is wild! #ScienceNews #CancerResearch #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth30Share
shermandarlene+FollowNew Hope for Tough-to-Treat Stomach CancerAmgen’s latest cancer drug just hit a major milestone! Their experimental therapy, bemarituzumab, helped advanced gastric cancer patients live longer when paired with chemo in a big late-stage trial. The catch? Some folks had eye issues and nausea, so doctors are keeping a close watch on side effects. Still, this could be a game-changer for people with few options. More details are coming soon—fingers crossed for more good news! #CancerResearch #MedicalBreakthrough #Amgen #Health #BodyHealth120Share
Michelle Welch+FollowAmgen’s Cancer Drug Shows Real PromiseBig news in cancer research: Amgen’s new drug, Bemarituzumab, just proved it can help late-stage gastric cancer patients live longer when combined with chemo. The trial hit its main goal, and the results are especially hopeful for people whose tumors overexpress the FGFR2b protein. There are some side effects (think eye issues and nausea), but this could be a real game-changer for nearly 1 million new patients each year. Stocktwits is buzzing, but AMGN stock is still a bit of a rollercoaster! #CancerResearch #Amgen #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth332Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowEarwax Sniff Test for Parkinson’s?Who knew your earwax could spill secrets about your health? Scientists just found that the smell of earwax might help spot Parkinson’s disease way before the usual symptoms show up. They trained an AI to sniff out certain chemicals in earwax, and it was 94% accurate at telling who had Parkinson’s! It’s still early days, but this could mean a super simple, non-invasive test for early detection. Wild, right? #ParkinsonsAwareness #HealthNews #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth70Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowDiabetes Cure? Stem Cells Show Wild ResultsImagine ditching insulin shots for good—10 out of 12 people in a new stem cell trial did just that! Lab-grown pancreatic cells were infused into their livers, and within a year, most didn’t need insulin anymore. Plus, those scary low blood sugar episodes? Gone. The catch: lifelong immune-suppressing meds, with some tummy troubles and headaches. Still, this could be a total game-changer for diabetes. Would you try it if you could? #DiabetesCure #StemCellTherapy #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth40Share
Michelle Welch+FollowEar Wax: The Surprising Parkinson’s ClueWho knew your ear wax could spill secrets about your health? Scientists just found that the smell of ear wax might help spot Parkinson’s disease way earlier than we thought. They trained an AI “nose” to sniff out unique chemicals in the wax of people with Parkinson’s—and it nailed the diagnosis 94% of the time! It’s still early days, but this could mean a super simple, non-invasive test for early detection. Wild, right? #Parkinsons #HealthNews #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth6918Share
Dr. Ryan Newton+FollowBreakthrough for Recurrent MiscarriagesScientists in the UK just made a huge discovery: a new test can spot issues with the womb lining that might be behind repeated miscarriages. Instead of just blaming embryo quality, this research shows the womb’s environment plays a big role. Over 1,000 women are already trying this test, and it’s giving real hope to those who’ve struggled with unexplained pregnancy loss. This could seriously change the game for so many families! #WomensHealth #MiscarriageSupport #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth81Share