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The new approach to treating arthritis is based on brown algae. Credit: istockphoto / Empa

Algae Molecule Found to Treat Arthritis

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 24, 2017 | Health

London- Researchers at ETH Zurich, Empa and the Norwegian research institute SINTEF have announced they are pursuing a new approach to treating arthritis with algae. In laboratory tests, the team led by ETHZ researcher Marcy Zenobi-Wong and Empa researcher Katharina...

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A tumor is a trove of data. Photograph: American Cancer Society/Getty Images

Big Data Shows Big Promise in Medicine

by Faye Flam | Aug 13, 2017 | Opinion

In handling some kinds of life-or-death medical judgments, computers have already have surpassed the abilities of doctors. We’re looking at something like promise of self-driving cars, according to Zak Kohane, a doctor and researcher at Harvard Medical School. On the...

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A spider weaves its web on tree during the early morning in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. (Reuters)

Spider Webs Can be Used in Cosmetic, Reconstructive Surgeries

by Buthaina Abdulrahman | Aug 1, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Vienna – Before we remove spider webs, which annoy and disgust us, from our homes, we should read this article that supports previous researches that highlight the importance of these webs and their medical benefits. According to a media report on Saturday, a...

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Can Doctors Become a Computer Program in the Future?

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 27, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Washington, London – A doctor may soon become a computer program following the outstanding achievements made by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the medical field. Many of Silicon Valley’s giants along with startups show great interest to invest in this...

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A food vendor works in his roadside stall as he waits for customers in Yemen’s capital Sana’a. Reuters file photo

Yemen: $500 Million Credit Facilities to Import Food, Medicines

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Jun 12, 2017 | Middle East

Riyadh- The Yemeni government in cooperation with regional and international partners has allocated half a billion dollars as a guarantee of credit and trade facilities so that the Yemeni private sector imports food and medicine and overcomes logistic difficulties...