Lauren's Medical Moment
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New technology is using genetic testing to make the perfect match.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 6:50 PM EDT
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The CDC reports that more than 600,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. alone. But now, researchers say they’ve learned lessons and gained valuable information from studying responses in the ICU.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 5:56 PM EDT
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A rare birth defect that causes the brain to develop outside the skull is usually fatal… until now.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 5:54 PM EDT
A rare birth defect that causes the brain to develop outside the skull is usually fatal… until now.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
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Scientists are studying donated human hearts to better detect the precise point where arrythmia starts.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:42 PM EDT
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Scientists are looking for new treatments, and they have found inspiration in a box of cereal.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:41 PM EDT
Scientists are looking for new treatments, and they have found inspiration in a box of cereal.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 6:14 PM EDT
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The joints link your pelvis to your lower spine. Many cases are misdiagnosed since the pain can mimic other conditions, like a herniated disc or a hip problem.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT
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Amid the pandemic, scientists are turning their attention to learning more about the origin of Covid-19, which some believe was a bat.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 6:21 PM EDT
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An early trial is showing promise in patients with different cancers, like lung and bladder, that are more likely to come back.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 5:56 PM EDT
An early trial is showing promise in patients with different cancers, like lung and bladder, that are more likely to come back.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2021 at 5:52 PM EDT
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Patients with CF are also prone to chronic lung infections, which are tough to treat and can destroy the tissue in their lungs. Therefore, doctors are on the hunt for a more effective treatment.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2021 at 5:44 PM EDT
Patients with CF are also prone to chronic lung infections, which are tough to treat and can destroy the tissue in their lungs. Therefore, doctors are on the hunt for a more effective treatment.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:53 PM EDT
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A new trial is under way to see whether cognitive changes that may lead to dementia down the road could be detected through driving years earlier.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:02 PM EDT
A new trial is underway to see whether cognitive changes that may lead to dementia down the road could be detected through driving years earlier.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 7:26 PM EDT
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A new procedure being used in the U.S. could help millions of women get the help they need.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 5:51 PM EDT
A new procedure being used in the U.S. could help millions of women get the help they need.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 5:50 PM EDT
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New treatments, including an FDA approved oral medication, are giving young patients a second chance.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
New treatments, including an FDA approved oral medication, are giving young patients a second chance.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 5:47 PM EDT
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Doctors are testing an experimental therapy that could be life-saving for patients running out of treatment options.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 5:44 PM EDT
Doctors are testing an experimental therapy that could be life-saving for patients running out of treatment options.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 7:47 PM EDT
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A new treatment is helping patients live a happy, pain-free life.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 6:06 PM EDT
There is no cure for a painful inflammation of the pancreas. And often, kids with the disease are left with a lifetime of pain.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 5:50 PM EDT
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Experts say there are subtle and not-so-subtle warning signs that we should all know that could end up saving someone's life.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 5:52 PM EDT
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From nanoparticles to robots, new innovative tech has been saving lives through this pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT
From nanoparticles to robots, new innovative tech has been saving lives through this pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 5:51 PM EDT
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With all the brushing, flossing, and rinsing we do to protect our teeth, one culprit behind tooth damage could be your toothbrush.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 5:50 PM EDT
With all the brushing, flossing, and rinsing we do to protect our teeth, one culprit behind tooth damage could be your toothbrush.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 5:38 PM EDT
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About three quarters of all mental illness cases begin by age 24, and stigma is the number one reason why people don’t seek help.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
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For example, dermatologists say you should be wearing sunscreen everyday you’ll be outside, regardless of how long.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 5:58 PM EDT
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The companionship of a special kind of pet is helping seniors in assisted living.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 5:50 PM EDT
The companionship of a special kind of pet is helping seniors in assisted living.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 5:35 PM EDT
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The drug has been praised for its pain-relieving and calming effects, but there are some myths you need to know about.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 7:14 PM EDT
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What you should look out for, and how this condition can be treated.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 6:05 PM EDT
A rare chronic condition causes irritation and inflammation of the esophagus, which can make it difficult to eat and swallow foods.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
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Martie Salt has more on a new study measuring oxygen levels for mask-wearers.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT
Martie Salt has more on a new study measuring oxygen levels for mask-wearers.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 5:44 PM EDT
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Researchers are continuing to study how factors related to race may increase likelihood of preterm birth, and even mom's death.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 5:42 PM EDT
Researchers are continuing to study how factors related to race may increase likelihood of preterm birth, and even mom’s death.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
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What if there was a way to track how cancer will grow, spread, and mutate?
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
What if there was a way to track how cancer will grow, spread, and mutate?
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 6:02 PM EDT
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One Connecticut family says an internet search led them to an experimental drug they say saved their loved one’s life.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 5:56 PM EDT
One Connecticut family says an internet search led them to an experimental drug they say saved their loved one’s life.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2021 at 5:35 PM EDT
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Lupus nephritis is the most common side effect of the autoimmune condition lupus.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
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New technology is changing the way your child will get scanned, making it smarter and safer.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 5:44 PM EDT
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Martie Salt has the details on new robotic tech that makes surgery a little easier and could be more effective.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 5:53 PM EDT
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Internal stimulators have been around for years. But in the past, they had to be replaced about every four years when the battery died.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
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A new device restores hearing for those with damage to the outer ear by using bones in the skull.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 5:51 PM EDT
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One in five breast cancer patients develops lymphedema, a buildup of fluid in the arms after doctors remove lymph nodes during surgery.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 5:56 PM EDT
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Martie Salt has details on what options patients have for living without a bladder.