University of Edinburgh
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healthInnovative Procedure Halts Life-Threatening Swallowing-Induced Cardiac Arrest
A groundbreaking medical intervention has successfully treated over 50 patients with cardioinhibitory syncope, stopping dangerous heart pauses triggered by swallowing.
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techCybercriminals Fail to Leverage AI, Study Reveals
New analysis of 100M forum posts finds AI tools largely ineffective for hackers, with guardrails working.
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techChatGPT Education Study Retracted by Springer Nature
A study claiming ChatGPT boosts student learning is retracted after 504 citations and high media attention.
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healthPlastic Waste Converted Into Parkinson's Drug Through Bioengineering
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh engineered E. coli bacteria to transform PET plastic into levodopa, a critical Parkinson's treatment, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-dependent drug production.
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healthChildhood ADHD Meds May Lower Later Psychosis Risk
A major study finds methylphenidate use in children with ADHD shows no increased psychosis risk-and may offer protective effects.
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healthNew Study Uncovers Key Links Between ADHD and Adolescent Mental Health
Research from the University of Edinburgh reveals factors connecting ADHD symptoms to anxiety and depression in teenagers, offering insights for targeted support.