In conditions of low oxygen or hypoxia, a number of physiological changes occur affecting human health. Current treatments which involve hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs), are not without side effects, including bio-accumulation to toxic levels. HBOCs are also not specific, releasing oxygen too quickly, and not in hypoxic regions. To combat this, researchers created a new drug, OMX-CV, which selectively releases oxygen in hypoxic areas. Moreover, in a lamb model, OMX-CV, was shown to be effective in reducing hypoxia in cardiac tissue but without the toxic effects of HBOCs.

Jellyfish are some of the most dangerous creatures of the sea, and account for 100 deaths per year. Although these animals are dangerous, there is little evidenced-based treatment on how to treat a jellyfish sting. A scientist--Angel Yanagihara--based at the University of Hawaii, however, has isolated the venom and determined the mechanism of the sting--microscopic cnidae. With this new information she has determined that rinsing the wound and submerging it hot water between 108 and 113 degrees fahrenheit for 45 minutes is best. Thus, leave the meat tenderizer at home and avoid urinating on the sting; vinegar and hot water is the only evidenced-based treatment.