Medical News
This Bionic Lens Can Give You Perfect Vision That's Three Times Better Than 20/20
Tech Times - 24 May 2015 16:19
The Ocumetics bionic lens can improve a person's vision by up to three times better than 20/20. It can also prevent cataract and other damages that plague the natural lens of the eye.
New survey shows 36-percent increase in pediatric patients treated with proton therapy
e! Science News - 24 May 2015 19:32
Results from a new nationwide survey announced today indicate a steady increase in the number of pediatric patients who are being treated with proton radiation therapy for cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
Paralyzed Man Uses Mind To Control Robotic Limb And Grab Cold Beer
Tech Times - 24 May 2015 16:01
Prosthetic limbs could permit more natural, fluid movements, thanks to a breakthrough in wiring the devices to the human brain. How would does this new technology operate?
Metabolic Syndrome Increases Cardiovascular Mortality Risk: Study
Tech Times - 24 May 2015 11:41
Death by cardiovascular disease is more common among people with metabolic syndrome. What are the factors driving these higher mortality rates?
Pets Could Ease Anxiety In Kids With Autism
Tech Times - 24 May 2015 10:32
A new study has found that interacting with pets could help children with autism find relief for social anxiety. Does this mean parents of kids with ASD should run out to buy a guinea pig?
Can Thunder God Vine Really Help With Weight Loss Or Is It Just Snake Oil?
Tech Times - 24 May 2015 06:47
Thunder god vine contains a chemical that has shown great promise in relieving obesity. Following recent trials in mice, is it time for obese people to start consuming the Chinese herbal medicine?
Can you see what I hear? Blind human echolocators use visual areas of the brain
EurekAlert! - 24 May 2015 06:00
(Canadian Association for Neuroscience) Certain blind individuals have the ability to use echoes from tongue or finger clicks to recognize objects in the distance, and use echolocation as a replacement for vision. Resear...
Cognitive impairment predicts worse outcome in heart failure
EurekAlert! - 24 May 2015 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) Cognitive impairment predicts worse outcome in elderly heart failure patients, reveals research presented today at Heart Failure 2015 by Hiroshi Saito, a physiotherapist at Kameda Medical...
Here's Why California Wants To Ban Microbeads In Cosmetics
Tech Times - 24 May 2015 05:59
If Assembly bill 888 makes its way through the California State Senate without trouble, it will bring a ban on microbeads. This means retailers in the state cannot sell consumer products containing the ingredient.