Lifesaving

Ontario announced plans Thursday to produce a nuclear medical isotope that forms the essential component in a life-saving treatment for liver cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths.The plan involves creating the medical isotope yttrium-90 (also known as Y-90) at the Darlington nuclear generating station in partnership with a pair of Ottawa-based companies, which transform the radioactive raw material into a cancer-fighting drug called TheraSphere.The two companies — BWXT Medical and Boston Scientific — already…

A simple little sticker could soon be saving the lives of patients recovering from gastrointestinal surgery. The clever device is designed to detect the presence of leaking digestive fluids sooner than otherwise possible.When surgeons close up an incision in an organ such as the stomach, intestine or pancreas, there's always a risk that digestive fluids will start leaking out of the wound before it fully heals.According to Dr. Chet Hammill from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, there's a 30% chance of…

Google Pixel 8 Pro Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you have a Google Pixel phone or plan on buying one in the future, you could be getting an important safety feature in the very near future. As spotted in an update for Google’s Adaptive Connectivity Services app, Google is planning on adding a “Satellite SOS” feature to its Pixel devices. According to Google News on Telegram, you’ll be able to find the new feature by opening the Settings app and then navigating to the Safety & emergency page. Google is preparing…

Dog owners – how many times have you seen your pup dive into a muddy puddle, and you just gave up, knowing that it would be doggy bath time once you got home? Or perhaps you have a trusty dog groomer you can call in case of such emergencies. Responsible dog owners always make sure their pets are clean and happy. Sadly, that wasn’t the case for Barney. This adorable Russian terrier’s fur was so matted and dirty, it was hard to tell there it was a dog and not a dirty rag.More info: FacebookWhen RSCPA seized Barney from…

A nationwide study in Sweden indicates that GLP1 agonists, such as Ozempic, could lower the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, suggesting a new, effective treatment option for preventing severe liver diseases.A nationwide study conducted by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Gut, indicates that the use of Ozempic and similar GLP1 agonists is linked to a lower likelihood of cirrhosis and liver cancer in individuals with type 2…

Apple and Google already offer a life-saving car crash detection feature in their smartphones. This could soon make its way to Samsung’s latest-generation Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The feature has been spotted by Android Police’s Mishaal Rahmaan. This suggests that the South Korean brand could be working on car crash detection that may be released in the near future on the two Galaxy devices.  Galaxy S24 Ultra, Z Fold 5 may detect if you’re involved in car crash Smartphones come with sensors like an…

One of the best skills you can learn in life is staying cool as a cucumber in emergency situations. While everyone else around is panicking, you’re collected and know exactly what to do. You take charge. You calm everyone down. You lead them out of the crisis.Reddit user u/Accidentallyupvotes1 sparked an important discussion on the r/AskReddit forum. They invited everyone to share the facts that could end up potentially saving a person’s life. We’ve collected the most important ones. You might find some of these…

An effective drug to stop potentially fatal cell damage in heart attack and ischemic stroke is one step closer to reality, after the K’gari funnel-web spider venom molecule Hi1a met critical benchmarks on its road to human trials.In preclinical tests on a rodent model designed to mimic real-world treatment scenarios, Hi1a was able to protect cells from damage when administered throughout the stages of a heart attack.This builds on an enduring body of work from Associate Professor Nathan Palpant and Professor Glenn King,…

It has been known for some time now that chemicals produced by certain ants have antibiotic properties. For the first time ever, however, one species of ant has recently been observed actually using those chemicals to treat infected battle wounds on others of its kind.The species in question, the Matabele ant (Megaponera analis), is found in various regions of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.It feeds exclusively on termites, meaning that groups of the ants periodically have to perform raids on nearby termite colonies.…

Imagine being able to prevent a fire from spreading and destroying your home, your belongings, and your loved ones. Now, imagine being able to receive a text message on your phone that alerts you of that unattended fire in your house, even when you are away. And what if you learned that the person who invented that device is only 12 years old? That's right, 12 years old.CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Shanya Gill…