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Facade of the Italian Hospital in Montevideo, scene of the complaints.
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Scandal at the Italian Hospital: anesthetist operated under the influence of drugs

There are medical errors that are explained by fatigue or lack of resources, but there are others that strike a much deeper chord...

Variety of skin care products and anti-wrinkle creams on a shelf.
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The myth of eternal youth: 8 facts about anti-wrinkle creams that no one tells you

The cosmetics aisle at the pharmacy is a labyrinth of impossible promises. Before spending a fortune, it's time to filter the...

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The early detection that changes everything: a blood test anticipates lung cancer

Researchers developed a blood test capable of identifying biological signatures of lung cancer years before the appearance of symptoms, marking a...

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A before and after in biology: they manage to edit genes of human embryos with precision

Researchers managed to edit the genome of human embryos with unprecedented precision. A historic advance that promises to revolutionize medicine, although its...

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Blood clots: why the risk increases after 40 and how to protect yourself

The passage of time affects our veins. Understanding risk factors and changing small habits is vital to avoid cardiovascular complications.

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The Nurse Who Outsmarted AI: Fentanyl Theft Exposing Critical Vulnerability

Technology does not always detect fraud. A case in Tennessee shows how a health professional manipulated AI to...

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Science achieves a key advance: they create the genetic map of the human eye that could prevent blindness

Researchers reveal a genetic map of the eye that could transform diagnoses and treatments. An advance that promises to stop future blindness.

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File under lock and key: the documents that complicate Lustenberg for easing the sanction for a convicted anesthetist

Official documents reveal that the leader modified the resolution of the Honorary Commission, lowering the disqualification to practice from five to three years...