Medical News
MIT Machine Uses Radio Waves To Read Human Emotions
Tech Times - 22 Sep 2016 03:10
MIT's new device called EQ-Radio can read four human emotions using radio signals. It can be used as a lie detector but it has other potential applications in the the field of medicine and film industry.
Launch of First eUpdate Integrating Breakthroughs in ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 22:19
Article The eUpdates in Europe will provide Clinical Practice Guidelines users with timely information each time a breakthrough occurs necessitating rapid communication. Contributed Author: European Society for Medical...
Loughborough Researchers Develop Simple Saliva Test to Diagnose Asthma
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 20:44
Article The new test is completely painless and offers a one-stop diagnosis suitable for people of all ages. The approach could be used in early asthma diagnosis as well as part of the ongoing monitoring of patients. Con...
Top 6 Vendors in the Global Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 20:35
News The global market for ICP monitoring, used to measure the pressure within the skull of an individual with severe head injuries to decide the type of treatment required, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.11 percent ...
Agilent Technologies Launches New Panel for Fast FISH Testing on Dako Omnis in Lung Cancer
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 19:47
News The new panel, comprised of ALK, ROS1, RET and MET IQFISH probes, was designed using the oligonucleotide-based SureFISH technology utilizing formamide-free IQFISH fast hybridization buffer. Contributed Author: Agi...
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center First in Nation to Use Thermocool Smarttouch SF Catheter
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 19:09
News The catheter enables doctors to accurately control the amount of contact force applied to the heart wall during radiofrequency catheter ablation procedures. This can increase the effectiveness and safety of the proc...
Global Kinetics Announces FDA Clearance for Second Generation Personal KinetiGraph
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 18:08
News Wrist-worn mobile device provides 24/7 monitoring of mobility, alerts patients to take medications, and provides other data services for people living with Parkinson's disease. Contributed Author: Global Kinetics ...
Targeting Dormant HIV
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 17:46
Article Researchers developed a technique of taking 'photos' of individual cells hiding the virus, an approach they claim is 1,000 times more accurate than current technologies. Once the HIV hiding places are found, the ...
Another Day, Another Listeria Scare: Blue Bell Voluntarily Recalls Select Ice Cream Products Over Listeria Concerns
Tech Times - 22 Sep 2016 17:45
Blue Bell Creameries is recalling some of its Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cookie Two Step ice cream products on potential Listeria contamination. The company has announced this recall as a precautionary measure to co...
Why Are 27,000 UK Women Being Denied Affordable Breast Cancer Treatment?
Tech Times - 22 Sep 2016 16:31
Thousands of women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Unfortunately, a significant portion of them are not receiving affordable but effective treatment they are eligible for.
Smartphone-Based Device Could Detect Glaucoma
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 15:34
News A study comparing the smartphone-based eye retinal imaging system with slit lamp biomicroscopy, a device used during a standard eye test, showed that the detection ability was comparable. Contributed Author: D-EYE...
Study Yields New Knowledge About Materials for Ultrasound and Other Applications
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 15:33
Article Relaxor-based oxide ferroelectrics have revolutionized piezoelectric devices. Instead of using somewhat blurry guidance from 2D images, doctors now rely on finely detailed 3D imagery for diagnoses. Contributed Au...
SAB Biotherapeutics' Immunotherapy Proposal Among Top Platform Technology Solutions in WHO Report
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 15:25
News SAB Biotherapeutics' technology was the only immunotherapy platform among six finalists, which also included three vaccine platforms, a diagnostic technology and a technology covering all product streams. Contribute...
Medoc Expands Neuro-Diagnostic Testing Services to Serve CROs and Pharma-Improving Success Rates of Clinical Trials
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 15:10
News With its expansion, the company will accommodate specific requirements of pharma and clinical research organizations, including R&D, recommendations for advanced QST test batteries, customized software, data collect...
Feeding Babies Eggs, Peanuts Early May Prevent Food Allergies From Developing Later On
Tech Times - 22 Sep 2016 14:57
Babies are prone to allergic reactions because their immune system is still developing. Researchers, however, found that feeding babies eggs and peanuts early may reduce the risks of developing allergies to these food la...
Affordable Detectors for Gamma Radiation
Medical Design Technology - 22 Sep 2016 14:55
Article Researchers developed single crystals that are able to gage radioactive radiation with high precision. A potential field of application for the new crystals is diagnosing metabolic problems in the brain. Contribu...
Mosquito Saliva Found Effective At Keeping Dengue Virus At Bay
Tech Times - 22 Sep 2016 13:25
Mosquito saliva could offer protection against Dengue virus, reports a recent study. It is found that the protein D7 present in the mosquito spit inhibits the transmission of virus into the host.
People In US, Germany, Japan Gain Weight During Different Holidays: Study
Tech Times - 22 Sep 2016 04:15
A new study confirms that most people really do gain weight during the holiday season. The trend was seen particularly among 3,000 participants from the United States, Japan and Germany.