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Emz324 t1_jaexgqo wrote
Reply to An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
That’s what the vivitrol shot is for
ben7337 t1_jaexebz wrote
Reply to comment by fluorescentpuppy in Researchers have developed a new device that can detect and analyse cancer cells from blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsy surgeries, and to monitor treatment progress by giuliomagnifico
What are the hurdles to a mainstream/mass producible product to enable this sort of technology? The article here says they have a device that can be used in clinical settings which they are parenting and planning to commercialize, though I suppose plenty of battery tech that never comes to fruition also likely goes through similar steps. However as a layperson it's not really clear what if anything is stopping something like this. Would you mind providing some insight into this?
Tower21 t1_jaewskm wrote
Reply to comment by fluorescentpuppy in Researchers have developed a new device that can detect and analyse cancer cells from blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsy surgeries, and to monitor treatment progress by giuliomagnifico
Years like 5 to 10 or 20 to 30?
nihilisticpunchline t1_jaewng9 wrote
Reply to comment by DamonSing in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
Any person should do research, to include speaking to their doctor and/or pharmacist, before taking any medication. I have had horrendous experiences with other medications but I'm not going around telling people to not take them. It's not for me or you to decide if there are better ways for a person to manage their illnesses.
boogersrus t1_jaewi5s wrote
Reply to Scientists unveil plan to create biocomputers powered by human brain cells | Scientists unveil a path to drive computing forward: organoid intelligence, where lab-grown brain organoids act as biological hardware by chrisdh79
Reminds me of the Better off Ted episode.
5670765 t1_jaewgwh wrote
Reply to comment by beecherrrr in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
The VA gave me this for migraines, the side effects were worse than the migraines, I (slowly) quit taking it.
I couldn't recall the appropriate words I needed, I had to try to describe everything with a very basic vocabulary.
I also felt rage on it. I'm normally a very calm collected person and handle stress really well but this stuff made me a rage monster.
And it also caused significant memory issues.
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Reply to comment by CassandraVindicated in New quantum state boosts material's conductivity by a billion percent by Goliatheos
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Tarkcanis t1_jaev8zy wrote
Reply to UNSW engineers unveil prototype robotic arm that can 3D print living cells directly onto organs inside a human body. by unswsydney
Sometimes, you gotta look at a problem from down underneath to get a fresh perspective.
koyo4 t1_jaeuqe2 wrote
Reply to comment by fluorescentpuppy in Researchers have developed a new device that can detect and analyse cancer cells from blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsy surgeries, and to monitor treatment progress by giuliomagnifico
Yup not new at all. But an increasingly growing field.
DamonSing t1_jaeryal wrote
Reply to comment by nihilisticpunchline in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
I’m glad it works for you, but I would highly recommend any person thinking of taking it do serious research before starting it. Many people have had horrific experiences on this medication and I will continue to discourage people from taking it regardless of your anecdotal positive experience.
Time-Lime t1_jaerb9i wrote
Reply to comment by prl853 in Immune cells called microglia, which keep the brain free of debris but also contribute to inflammation, are the likely culprits behind concentration and memory problems ("chemo brain") that sometimes follow paclitaxel chemotherapy treatment, a new study in mice suggests. by memorialmonorail
Well in long covid the theory is that they are stuck in an overactive state which isnt neccessary and only detrimental. So calming them down shouldnt have negative consequence as getting them out of this chronic state is good.
PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_jaer2zo wrote
Reply to comment by beecherrrr in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
Jfc 6 years? I think I took one or two doses and was like “nope doc. Gonna have to do something else”
isthatmyusername t1_jaeqv9a wrote
between_ewe_and_me t1_jaeqouf wrote
Reply to comment by fluorescentpuppy in Researchers have developed a new device that can detect and analyse cancer cells from blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsy surgeries, and to monitor treatment progress by giuliomagnifico
Are there really hundreds published every day?
rak1882 t1_jaeqkow wrote
Reply to comment by Alien_Nicole in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
I've been on it over a decade.
Once you accept you are just less intelligent than you used to be, it's easier.
That said, I didn't really get the weight loss benefits. Maybe cuz I was only on it for migraines. I lost some weight but nothing major. (Plus I'd been on nortriptyline previously- so basically all it did was take off the weight that one had put on me.)
hlx-atom t1_jaeqdm1 wrote
Reply to comment by rocket_randall in Researchers have developed a new device that can detect and analyse cancer cells from blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsy surgeries, and to monitor treatment progress by giuliomagnifico
Sure, but there are methods to amplify signal that the analogy is missing. The amplification can be imprecise which leads to false positives and negatives.
prl853 t1_jaeqd8v wrote
Reply to comment by Time-Lime in Immune cells called microglia, which keep the brain free of debris but also contribute to inflammation, are the likely culprits behind concentration and memory problems ("chemo brain") that sometimes follow paclitaxel chemotherapy treatment, a new study in mice suggests. by memorialmonorail
Possibly, though they're probably doing their thing for a reason which could make disrupting them have unforeseen consequences
minicpst t1_jaeq5ed wrote
Reply to comment by oldmanghozzt in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
I don't take cold meds for this reason. Or drink alcohol (even before I was on meds that prohibited it). I hate not being able to think.
So now I have epilepsy, I can't remember my cats' names sometimes (they're not all new to me), and I'm constantly brain foggy. The universe does like to laugh sometimes.
reallyrich999 t1_jaeprpx wrote
Reply to comment by BeAuryn in New quantum state boosts material's conductivity by a billion percent by Goliatheos
Yes, quite a exquisite proposal. I understood everything, but can you please elaborate for some of the less intelligent.
stilettopanda t1_jaepem6 wrote
Reply to comment by andreichiffa in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
Lamictal is the one I'm on. It doesn't deaden emotions though. At least not mine, unfortunately. Haha
oldmanghozzt t1_jaepaju wrote
Reply to comment by minicpst in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
Brain fog is the single worst side effect a drug can have IMO. I loath getting sick and having to take cold meds. Nothing feels real, I can’t orgasm, I can’t think, but at least I don’t have a stuffy head.
harryoe t1_jaexyqe wrote
Reply to comment by fluorescentpuppy in Researchers have developed a new device that can detect and analyse cancer cells from blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsy surgeries, and to monitor treatment progress by giuliomagnifico
There are already some microfluidic devices approved and for sale today. It's unfortunate how bad of a reputation the field has since there have been many fraudulent products which use the concept (notably theranos)