Deuteranomaly is a color blindness that causes green light photoreceptors to react to redder light. Red objects seem greener for patients with the condition, but it has been known for a while that blocking some of the light in the red color range can improve proper color perception. There are glasses that do this, a pair of which we reviewed, but they’re slightly bulky and people with color blindness often find that it’s not worth it to wear them. Now researchers…
In the United States sudden cardiac death (SCD) claims 325,000 lives every year. SCDs are due to abnormalities in the conducting system of the cardiac tissue, resulting in arrhythmias, and can often occur after cardiac surgeries and other treatments. SCDs are medical emergencies, as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation must be administered as soon as possible. Unfortunately, SCDs have a high mortality rate because they don’t always occur in settings with readily available medical assistance. Element Science hopes to change that.…
In observance of International Women’s Day, Fakih IVF Fertility Center is rolling out a special campaign supporting all women and their choices. The campaign is running throughout March, across the center’s branches located in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain. With majority of women considering delaying pregnancy or choosing to embrace motherhood later in their lives, the various methods of fertility preservation available today give them the opportunity to take control of their biological clock. To help these women make…
Remote dental care, or, 'teledentistry' is getting more and more popular with each day. Even though it may seem like it, it is not a new concept. Invisible aligners have actually been around since the 1970s. There are controversies surrounding this technology, with some people doubting its safety. But the steep increase of adults who are in need of orthodontic treatment keeps patients coming. The invisible aligners market was valued at $2.2 billion in 2018 and it keeps getting higher. According to the American…
Aging can be partly chalked up to a loss of collagen production, which starts slowing down at a rate of 1 percent a year around age 38, gradually encouraging the skin to sag. To ensure that you maintain the slimming, tightening, and lifting - Ultherapy, a non-invasive way to firm areas like the chin, neck, brow, and décolleté is the best bet of the season. It's based on the same technology used in radiology for ultrasound imaging (i.e. during pregnancy).…
