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A pig kidney was successfully transplanted into a patient for nine months, replacing dialysis. After organ failure, the pig kidney was removed and the patient received a human donor kidney. Experts see potential for pig organs as a bridge to human organ donation.
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Children under five years old have a mortality rate of over 60 percent in Ebola outbreaks. The EBO-PEP study excludes children under 30 kilograms, despite their increased risk. Medication development for children is more expensive and complex, leading to their neglect in studies.
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Dust from North Africa is affecting air quality in Portugal. The health authority DGS recommends that risk groups stay indoors and avoid physical exertion outdoors.
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New Zealand has authorized two psychiatrists to prescribe MDMA for treating severe post-traumatic stress disorder in controlled studies. This makes New Zealand the second country after Australia to permit this therapy, despite concerns in the US regarding the data.
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France recorded its hottest summer since records began in 2026, with 53 days of extreme heat. Environment Minister Monique Barbut reported record temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and wildfires that destroyed six times the average area over the past 20 years. Thousands of additional deaths were registered.
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A 66-year-old man successfully bridged the waiting time for a human donor kidney with a genetically modified pig kidney for nine months. After this period, the animal organ was removed and the patient received a human kidney.
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An AI identified biological patterns in over 43,000 individuals, recognizing migraine as a spectrum disorder with four subgroups. These findings may revolutionize the diagnosis and personalized treatment of the condition.
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The El Niño climate phenomenon poses a risk of new floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil. While the city has improved its flood protection measures, meteorologists warn of increasing extreme weather events due to climate change, which particularly endanger poorer populations.
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A UC San Diego study found Apple Vision Pro reduced tear duct surgery time by up to 19 percent and potentially lowered complication rates by up to 100 percent. Surgeons also experienced less cognitive load compared to traditional screen use.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the El Niño weather phenomenon is almost certain to occur by February. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo calls for exceptional preparedness and response measures, as the event could significantly impact societies and economies globally.
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