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November 16, 2023
Click Chemistry Fights Cancer
Click chemistry is being used to develop new drugs that can specifically target cancer cells. This method allows for the creation of molecules that can selectively bind to cancer cells, leading to more effective and less toxic treatments for cancer patients.
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November 9, 2023
Adoptive Cell Transfer Therapy
Adoptive Cell Transfer Therapy is a treatment that involves collecting and modifying a patient’s own immune cells to target and kill cancer cells. This personalized approach has shown promising results in treating certain types of cancer.
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October 30, 2023
Joseph Lister
Joseph Lister is known as the Father of Modern Surgery. He introduced antiseptic techniques to prevent infection during surgeries, revolutionizing the field of medicine. His contributions have greatly improved patient outcomes and set the foundation for modern surgical practices.
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October 5, 2023
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the throat and nose. It can cause a thick, gray coating to form in the throat, making it difficult to breathe. It can also lead to complications such as heart and nerve damage. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent diphtheria.
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September 27, 2023
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a viral disease that causes a rash and fever in humans. It is similar to smallpox but less severe. The disease is transmitted through contact with infected animals or humans.
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September 20, 2023
Great Plague of London
The Great Plague of London was a devastating epidemic that occurred in 1665-1666, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 100,000 people. It spread rapidly throughout the city, causing panic and leading to the implementation of various measures to control the outbreak.
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March 22, 2023
Typhoid Mary
Typhoid Mary (1869-1938) was an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever who infected at least 51 people, leading to her quarantine for over 20 years.
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