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The FDA gave its approval to Medtronic's MiniMed 670G, the first automated insulin delivery system for type 1 diabetes patients. The artificial pancreas could automatically monitor and regulate blood sugar levels.

A new composite material that integrates seamlessly into living tissue could someday bind bones and tendons together following an injury. A synthetic mixture of ceramic dust and a polymer can be quickly 3-D printed in an...

Article A case study from Lund University in Sweden confirms that tau PET images correspond to a higher degree to actual changes in the brain, and increases opportunities for developing effective drugs, according to rese...

Blog Security by design is essential. As the volume and complexity of mobile health technologies increase, so does the need for bulletproof security controls to assure that important personal data is kept private. Contri...

Article 3-D printable ink produces a synthetic bone implant with unique properties that induce bone regeneration. One day it could be especially useful for the treatment of bone defects in children. Contributed Author: ...

Article Collected data can lead to better treatment decisions, better survival rates, and better understanding between physician and patient. USC researchers plan to participate in Vice President Joe Biden's Cancer Moons...

News Engineers designed and developed a special ball tip fiber that can glide through a fully deflected scope in one non-damaging step. Standard flat tip fibers can scrape and puncture the inner lining of a deflected sco...

News The continuous glucose monitoring system, which requires no finger-sticks for calibration, is designed to provide a clear, visual snapshot of a patient's glucose levels, trends and patterns for up to 14 days. Contri...

News Cost-optimized for post-acute care settings, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, InSight offers advanced warning of cardiac and respiratory changes, serving as a tool for nurses to intervene ear...

New analysis by WHO shows that negative or ageist attitudes towards older people are widespread. They also negatively affect older people's physical and mental health.

Article Led by researchers from NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, the new study finds that cryoablation is a viable treatment for some breast cancers. Contributed Author:  New York-Presbyterian Hospital T...

Article The objective of IEC 60601-1-9 is the improvement of environmental impact, taking into account all stages of a product's life cycle, from initial specification to end-of-life management. The end goal is minimizin...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is turning to the public for help defining what is "healthy." Guidelines were released decades ago and no longer meet recent public health recommendations.

Article Continuous glucose monitors can tell the user whether glucose levels are rising or falling, and monitor trends from the past several hours. The devices also feature alarms to warn users when glucose levels are to...

Article The study published in the Journal of The American Osteopathic Association also found sitting in the rear of the roller coaster dramatically increases the effects. Contributed Author:  American Osteopathic Assoc...

News The newly designed Aegis external fixation pin is made of light weight, high strength titanium with a silver core. External fixation is widely used in traumatic and reconstructive surgery. Contributed Author:  Umbr...

Researchers discovered that combining the use of clot-removal devices and clot-dissolving agents lead to less disability as ischemic stroke patients recover. Turning to combination treatment then can help in improving pa...

Researchers have uncovered the secret as to why some cancers spread fast, with their presence going undetected by the body's immune system. It is understood that such a condition happens after the disappearance of a prot...

Crohn's disease patients tend to have higher amounts of two species of bacteria and a fungus. Other factors shared by family members may also contribute to the development of the gastrointestinal condition.

News The addition of NordicNeuroLab technology will allow Surgical Theater to further expand the detail and immersion into relevant anatomy, functional structures and delicate tissues needed in planning and navigating su...

Article The focus is on improving the effectiveness of stand/balance training during rehabilitation by using a unique robotic system--Tethered Pelvic Assist Device--invented in the Robotics and Rehabilitation Laboratory ...

Article Data indicating smart repair of tooth decay, prolonging the life of composite fillings and reducing the need for mercury-based amalgams indicates a significant step forward in tooth restorative materials. Contrib...