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Twelve-year-old Lauren Eglite was thrilled to attend a Notre Dame football game with her father, Erik, in 2017, even though her acute peanut allergy demands constant vigilance.
A car may drive for 15-20 years before needing replacement, while a passenger jet may fly for up to 40. A spacecraft may only fly once.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Traumatic brain injuries are a pervasive yet elusive health problem, affecting millions worldwide. According to recent data, an estimated 2 million people experience a traumatic brain injury each year in the U.S.
New, non-opioid molecule acts like a long-lasting anesthetic, relieving chronic pain for three weeks
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A new molecule developed by University at Buffalo researchers acts like a local, long-lasting anesthetic, providing robust pain relief for up to three weeks, according to the results of preclinical studies reported recently in the journal Pain.