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Hypno Pain Killer, Mosquito Secrets, Important Worms

Nov 17, 2023
Today on the podcast, learn about the potential benefits of hypnotherapy for cardiac patients, engineering mosquitoes to prevent disease transmission, and the important role of earthworms in agriculture.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hypnotherapy can be an effective alternative to painkillers for postoperative cardiac surgical patients, reducing pain, anxiety, and depression.
  • A key protein found in mosquitoes could potentially weaken their resistance to viral infections, reducing the transmission of diseases like dengue and Zika to humans.

Deep dives

Hypnotherapy as a Tool for Post-Surgery Pain and Anxiety

Research suggests that hypnotherapy can help reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This alternative approach may offer benefits over traditional opioid-based medications and improve overall patient well-being.

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