A new malaria treatment known as ganaplacide/lumefantrine, also called GanLum, has demonstrated a 97 percent success rate in fighting malaria. The drug was developed by Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis in partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV). Successful Phase Three Clinical Trials The results were announced after Phase Three clinical trials involving 1,688 participants, including…
The World Health Organization has issued a warning over a global shortage of medicines used to treat obesity, saying fewer than 10 percent of affected people can access them. Limited Access to Obesity Medicines WHO says more than one billion people worldwide are living with obesity.However, only a small fraction can afford medicines that help…
Health authorities say antimicrobial resistance in Rwanda caused more than 17,000 deaths between 2019 and 2021, raising serious public health concerns. Experts warn that misuse of antibiotics continues to drive this growing threat. What Is Antimicrobial Resistance Antimicrobial resistance, known as AMR, occurs when bacteria, viruses, or other microbes stop responding to medicine. As a…
Health experts warn that half of the global population could suffer eye disease by 2050, mainly due to myopia and untreated vision conditions. If left untreated, these eye diseases could lead to severe vision loss or blindness. Rising Global Eye Disease by 2050 Medical researchers estimate that eye disease could affect billions worldwide by 2050.Myopia,…
X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new transparency tool called “About this account.” The feature gives users access to key information about any account, helping the public identify fake profiles, impersonators, and misleading content. What the Feature Shows The new tool provides several important details, including: These data points offer clearer insight into…
AI Model Praises Its Creator Grok, the artificial intelligence system owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has repeatedly told users that Musk is the smartest and most important person on Earth.Several media outlets reported these statements, although all the responses containing such praise were later deleted. Examples of Exaggerated Compliments On Thursday, users of the…
Google updates Quick Share Google has updated its Quick Share application.The app now allows Google Pixel phones to send files to iPhones using Apple’s Airdrop system.This change applies from the Google Pixel 10 series and newer models. How Airdrop works Airdrop is a file-sharing system used only by Apple devices.It works on iPhones, iPads and…
Time Magazine has selected Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Lisa Su as global AI visionaries. The publication says these leaders have played major roles in building, expanding, and defining the direction of artificial intelligence. Their influence reaches into daily life, industry, and global innovation. Sam Altman’s Influence on Generative AI Sam Altman co-founded…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is pursuing a major plan to build or acquire a spacecraft company, aiming to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to the Wall Street Journal. Sources say Altman wants to send large data-storage machines into space, allowing them to operate in orbit close to Earth. To advance this idea, he reportedly…
OpenAI says its upcoming AI models could introduce major cybersecurity challenges as their capabilities expand. These advanced systems might be able to create real zero-day exploits or support complex attacks against highly protected enterprise and industrial systems. OpenAI Strengthens Defensive Cybersecurity Efforts In a new blog post, the company said it is increasing investment in…
