Tag: quality of life improvement
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Bacterial Breakthrough: NUS Medicine’s Innovative Chemotherapy Solution Minimizes Side Effects and Maximizes Success
Researchers at NUS Medicine have recently made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of cancer treatment by developing bacteria that can deliver chemotherapy drugs in a highly targeted manner. Traditional chemotherapy, while effective in combating cancer, is notorious for its significant challenges—severe side effects, damage to healthy cells, and sometimes limited effectiveness. The new study,…
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8-Year-Old Karli Fry Becomes First Child to Undergo Life-Changing Robotic Brain Surgery
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Karli Fry, an 8-year-old girl from Oklahoma, has become the first child in the world to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) using robotic technology. Karli suffers from a rare neurological disorder known as Primary Paroxysmal Dystonia, which causes her involuntary muscle contractions and severely impacts her daily life. Understanding Primary…