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News The technique allows scientists to precisely regulate how much protein is produced from a particular gene ... Contributed Author: Washington University School of Medicine

A little over 45 percent of men in the United States are infected with genital HPV. The prevalence of infection increases and stays high as men age.

(University of Southern California) New USC research finds that children with asthma were 51 percent more likely to become obese over the next decade compared to kids who did not have asthma. The study, published on Jan....

News The locking screw inserter eliminates any toggle between the implant and instrument making it feel like one device ... Staff Author: Lexie Metzler Topics: Surgical

News Their experiments revealed that the presence of ICs within the joint space ... Contributed Author: Massachusetts General Hospital Topics: Medical Diagnostics

News Bindex measures the cortical bone thickness of the tibia ... Contributed Author: PR Newswire Topics: Medical Diagnostics

News OSSDSIGN Cranial is a patient-specific medical implant intended for reconstruction of cranial defects, a surgical procedure known as cranioplasty ... Contributed Author: PR Newswire Topics: Implantables

News The agent must be biocompatible which negates the use of heavy metals for oxygen absorption ... Contributed Author: Heather Zeiger, Phys.org Topics: Oncology

News The research team looked at ways to engineer electrical contact technology on minute scales ... Contributed Author: Swansea University Topics: Wearables

What gives better sun protection? The shade of a beach umbrella or good old sunscreen? New research published in JAMA Dermatology revealed the best choice to protect your skin from the sun.

News The adhesive is a three-layer tape--on top are mushroom-shaped pillars with sticky flat tops that actually touch the surface of the target material ... Contributed Author: Bob Yirka, Phys.org Topics: STEM

News Example uses of this multi-faceted tool include identifying potential workplace motion inefficiencies and injuries, and enhancing the user experience during product design ... Contributed Author: Altair Topics: STEM

News The approach consists of two cascaded microring resonators, with one serving as the sensing device and the other playing the role of a reference ... Contributed Author: Phys.org Topics: Wearables

News The new Spectrum blades feature all-new Dynamic Light Control and Ambient Light Reduction technology, which actively optimizes image quality ... Contributed Author: Verathon Inc. Topics: Medical Diagnostics

News The MediGuide Technology allows physicians to see the precise location of delivery tools and catheters ... Contributed Author: Nicklaus Children's Hospital Topics: Medical Diagnostics

A customizable soft robot has been jointly developed by Harvard University and Boston Children's Hospital to support heart patients and improve heartbeat, working with a silicon sleeve fit around the organ to function li...

According to a new study low blood levels of protein could affect kidney functions in an adverse manner. The presence of the soluble klotho protein in high amounts, however, may aid in safeguarding the organ.

Men suffering from prostate cancer can avoid unnecessary biopsies if they undergo an initial MRI scan per a new study. The study has been published in the British medical journal The Lancet.

An 8-year-old boy from New Hampshire suffers a bad burn after imitating a YouTube sanitizer stunt, and his mother has spoken up to warn other parents.

Researchers at the University of Liverpool reveal that a blood test may be able to predict the survival chances of Ebola patients. A molecular barcode in the blood stream may help detect the survival possibilities.

(University of Exeter) Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how different compartments (or organelles) of human cells interact.

(Boston University Medical Center) Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and the VA Boston Healthcare System are one step closer to understanding the specific nature of brain changes associated with ...