Inventra Medclin Biomedical Healthcare and Research Center

21/06/2025

This nerve can become inflamed or irritated due to injury, tight muscles, posture issues, arthritis, or nerve compression—causing:
Throbbing pain in the back of the head
Pain behind the eyes
Scalp tenderness
Neck stiffness
Migraine-like symptoms

How Long Does It Last?
Immediate relief may last a few hours (from the anesthetic)
Longer relief (from the steroid) can last days to weeks or months
It can be repeated if needed, but frequency is limited

Gentle Exercises to Support the Occipital Area
Neck tilts side-to-side – stretch tight muscles
Chin tuck against the wall – realigns cervical spine
Occipital self-massage – use fingers or massage balls
Warm towel roll under neck – reduces tension

Natural Support After the Block:
After the injection, gentle therapies may help:
Neck massage and warm compresses
Correcting posture and pillow height
Magnesium-rich foods (for nerve support)
Avoiding stress or overuse of the neck muscles

20/06/2025

Your Sugar is Not Normal... But It’s Not Diabetes Either.

What is Prediabetes?

Imagine your body is trying to warn you... quietly and gently.
Your sugar levels are not high enough to be called diabetes…
But not low enough to be called normal.

That’s prediabetes.

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Let’s look at this step by step:

When you get your blood sugar tested, doctors look at these three:

1️⃣ Fasting Sugar
• Normal: < 100 mg/dL
• Prediabetes: 100–125 mg/dL
• Diabetes: 126 and above

2️⃣ HbA1c (3-month average)
• Normal: < 5.7%
• Prediabetes: 5.7–6.4%
• Diabetes: 6.5% and above

3️⃣ Post-meal (2-hr after glucose)
• Normal: < 140 mg/dL
• Prediabetes: 140–199 mg/dL
• Diabetes: 200 and above

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Many people are surprised: “I don’t feel anything wrong. I’m eating well. Why is the report like this?”

That's because prediabetes has no symptoms.
No pain. No thirst. No tiredness.
But inside your body, your pancreas is working overtime to produce more insulin... and your cells are slowly resisting it.

This is the stage of insulin resistance... before your sugar spills out of control.

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Here’s the good news:

Prediabetes is reversible.
Your pancreas still has strength.
Your cells are still trying to respond.
This is the time to act... before medications are needed.

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So what can you do? You have to improve your INSULIN SENSITIVITY.

LOSE A LITTLE WEIGHT
Even 5 - 10% weight loss improves insulin sensitivity dramatically.

MOVE DAILY
Brisk walking, stair climbing, cycling, strength training... anything to make your muscles active.

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT
Cut back on sugar, polished rice, packaged foods, and colas.
Add more fiber, vegetables, pulses, whole grains, and healthy fats.

SLEEP AND STRESS
Good sleep and stress control directly improve your sugar numbers. Don’t ignore them.

TRACK PREDIABETES
Repeat HbA1c and fasting sugar every 6 months.

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COMMON MYTH:
"It’s only a borderline increase… it will go away by itself."

No.

Without action, prediabetes becomes diabetes within 3–5 years.

But with healthy lifestyle changes, it can go back to normal... and stay normal.

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💡 THE BOTTOM LINE…

Prediabetes is your body's yellow signal.
It’s not the end... it’s a second chance!
Catch it early. Correct it early.

Any doubts?

17/06/2025

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09/06/2025

Scientists may have discovered one of the potential causes of autism, a breakthrough that could lead to new avenues for understanding and treating the condition. Researchers have identified specific genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These findings suggest that a complex interplay between inherited genes and prenatal environmental influences could impact brain development in ways that increase the likelihood of developing ASD.

While autism has long been understood as a condition with a wide variety of contributing factors, this new research sheds light on some of the underlying biological mechanisms that may play a crucial role. By studying the genetic makeup of individuals with ASD and their families, scientists have pinpointed certain mutations and genetic variations that appear to be more common among those with the condition. Additionally, the research points to environmental factors during pregnancy, such as maternal health, exposure to toxins, or nutritional influences, that could further increase the risk of autism in offspring.

Although this discovery doesn't offer a definitive explanation for autism, it represents a significant step forward in understanding the complex nature of the disorder. It could eventually lead to earlier detection, better therapeutic approaches, and potentially even preventative measures for families at risk. As the scientific community continues to unravel the intricacies of autism, this new research brings hope for a deeper understanding and more effective interventions in the future.

01/06/2025

Scientists discover electric bacteria that conduct like wires and may power future clean energy
Imagine a living organism that conducts electricity like a copper wire—sounds like science fiction, right? Well, researchers have found just that: a new species of bacteria called Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, discovered along the Oregon coast. This bacterium has an extraordinary ability to conduct electricity, which it transfers through its body like an electric wire. What’s unique about this bacteria is its structure—it’s made of rod-shaped cells linked end-to-end, forming long filaments. These filaments contain nickel-based fibers embedded in their surface, allowing them to carry electric charges, unlike anything scientists have seen in similar species.

The discovery, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, suggests that this bacteria could help researchers understand the evolution of microbial electricity. What’s even more exciting is its potential applications. By transferring electrons, the bacteria can interact with pollutants and metal ions, which makes it useful for cleaning up contaminated environments, such as polluted industrial sites. Its ability to conduct electricity could also play a significant role in bioelectronics and environmental remediation, offering a greener, more sustainable alternative to traditional methods.

Scientists are already envisioning future uses of this discovery. The conductive proteins in the bacteria could inspire new materials for clean energy, sensor technology, or even new ways of harnessing renewable energy from natural sources like rain or Earth's rotation. This discovery could mark the beginning of a new era in bioengineering and sustainable technology.

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

The United Nations warned on Wednesday that there is a 70 percent chance that average warming from 2025 to 2029 would exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius international benchmark.

01/06/2025

Scientists at The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have made a discovery that could bring us closer to regenerating retinal cells in humans, offering hope to the millions affected by retinal degeneration and blindness.

The breakthrough centers on a protein called PROX1, which inhibits the regeneration of retinal cells in mammals. In zebrafish, however, this protein doesn’t interfere, allowing them to reprogram certain retinal support cells into new neurons that can replace damaged ones. Inspired by this ability, the KAIST team found that by suppressing PROX1 in mice, they could stimulate the regeneration of retinal cells in animals suffering from retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative disease that destroys photoreceptor cells in the retina. Their method led to sustained regeneration for six months, marking the first successful long-term neural regeneration in mammalian retinas.

This exciting development builds on years of research into how animals like amphibians and fish regenerate retinal tissue. As scientists continue to explore genetic and molecular pathways, including the Hippo pathway and new techniques involving gold nanoparticles, this discovery could pave the way for new treatments for blindness-related conditions like macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.

01/06/2025

Science Corporation, a biotech startup co-founded by a former Neuralink executive, has announced a significant breakthrough in brain-computer interface technology, restoring eyesight in legally blind patients. In preliminary clinical trials, patients who had lost their central vision due to conditions like age-related macular degeneration regained the ability to read and recognize faces after receiving retina implants from Science Corp. CEO Max Hodak, who previously served as president of Neuralink, emphasized that this is the first known instance of patients being able to fluently read after losing their sight.

The device, named Prima, is a small, photovoltaic chip surgically implanted under the retina. It works by pairing with special glasses equipped with a camera that projects near-infrared light onto the chip. This light powers the device and transmits visual data, which is converted into electrical signals that stimulate the remaining retinal neurons, sending visual information to the brain and restoring basic sight. The results from a trial of 38 patients have been promising, with some participants gaining the ability to read letters, read parts of books, and even complete a crossword puzzle. On average, participants saw at an acuity of 20/160 after one year, although five saw no improvement.

While the device has shown promise, it doesn’t offer color vision and raises some questions about image magnification. Despite these limitations, the results offer hope for future advances in retinal prosthetics and vision restoration.

01/06/2025

A study in Nature Communications shows that jellyfish swimming can be guided and predicted using electrical stimulation and machine learning, illustrating how embodied intelligence shapes both spontaneous and stimulus-evoked behaviors.

Link to the article in the comments.

01/06/2025

Case report: an actively growing congenital simple hamartoma of the retinal pigment epithelium in a patient aged 17 years. https://ja.ma/4kdqZoG

01/06/2025

A 68-year-old man with cirrhosis presented with a 2-day history of severe abdominal pain. CT showed thrombosis of the superior mesenteric vein.