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France is now automatically assigning all its citizens as organ donors upon their death, unless they join an official register for opting out. This opt-out system is already being practiced in other countries around the ...

(DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases) Researchers of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases have found that 'alpha-synuclein,' a protein involved in a series of neurological disorders including ...

News We use an electrode with a kilohertz frequency that blocks unwanted nerve conduction in addition to the electrode that stimulates nerve activity ... Contributed Author: Georgia Institute of Technology Topics: Neurol...

News The crystalline MOFs formed a protective layer around the antibodies and prevented them from losing activity at elevated temperatures ... Contributed Author: Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Phys.org

Life for a rookie parent can be utterly terrifying. For the first time they're 100 percent responsible for another human being's survival. One freshly minted dad, fully comprehending the gravity of the situation, left no...

News Users simply blow into the tabletop device, and LEVL's sensor measures the concentration of acetone in that breath, providing an individual LEVL score ... Contributed Author: PR Newswire Topics: Home Healthcare

News The sensor is designed with Phtotplethysmography (PPG) technology to measure blood flow signals and translate them into a pulse rate ... Staff Author: Lexie Metzler Topics: Wearables

News Their use of a water-based electrolyte makes them safer than other batteries, so they're often found in medical applications, such as hearing aids and heart monitoring devices ... Contributed Author: Phys.org Topics...

A brain activity study reveals that babies who are exposed to stimulation early in life have faster brain development than others. This happens due to the fact that their brain is very flexible and can easily adapt to wh...

A team of Swiss researchers has tested the functionality of a medical implant which could work on solar energy rather than electric batteries. Should this device be implemented, patients worldwide won't have to go throug...

Latest study indicates that there is a change in perceived harmfulness and usage of marijuana among the teen population in Washington after the drug's legalization in 2012.

News The base station is the first medical alert system with an interactive touchscreen, to allow customers to share photos, send and receive messages and video chat with loved ones and healthcare professionals. Contribu...

News New tool could help diagnose malaria and other diseases. Contributed Author: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Topics: Medical Diagnostics

Scientists have discovered a new organ in the body, bringing the total to 79. The mesentery, which is composed of membranes located in the digestive system, has been reclassified as an organ.

A new device has been released, targeting pregnant women in their third trimester. The wearable technology records the frequency and duration of contractions, giving an accurate estimation of entering labor.

News Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced today that its fully-validated Waters® MassTrak™ Vitamin D Solution is now CE-marked in accordance with IVD Directive 98/79/EC. Contributed Author: Business Wire Topics: Me...

Researchers have found that increasing zinc levels in the body can help boost cellular health, reducing oxidative stress while improving immunity. What's even better is that just a modest increase in zinc can bring about...

News It can be tailored to applications used in drug delivery, regenerative medicine and wound healing. Contributed Author: University of Nottingham Topics: Regenerative Medicine

News Researchers have found promising results for treating depression with a video game interface that targets underlying cognitive issues associated with depression rather than just managing the symptoms. Contributed Au...

People who live near busy roads have increased risk of developing dementia. How does high traffic roads influence likelihood of a person to develop neurological problems such as Alzheimer's disease?

Canned cat food products were recalled after they were discovered to have low levels of thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1. Why is thiamine deficiency harmful for cats?

Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet and University of Gothenburg in Sweden recently generated the software called Green Listed to facilitate the use of CRISPR-Cas9, making information texts and films available for f...