New stem cell therapy may halt multiple sclerosis progression

IANS | November 28, 2023 6:51 PM

London, Nov 28 (IANS) An injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well-tolerated, and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage, show initial results of clinical trial.

Study finds common microbe that causes persistent itching

IANS | November 27, 2023 3:40 PM

New York, Nov 27 (IANS) Scientists have for the first time identified a common skin bacterium --Staphylococcus aureus -- that activates nerve cells in the skin, making people with skin conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis itch and scratch themselves persistently.

New ChatGPT-like AI tool to accurately generate doctors' notes: Study

IANS | November 27, 2023 2:44 PM

New York, Nov 27 (IANS) A new artificial intelligence (AI) computer programme can generate doctors' notes so well that two physicians couldn't tell the difference, according to a study, that may soon open the door for AI to support health care workers with groundbreaking efficiencies.