Medical News
New Genetic Engineering Technique Could Help Design, Study Biological Systems
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 16:35
News The technique allows scientists to precisely regulate how much protein is produced from a particular gene ... Contributed Author: Washington University School of Medicine
Nearly Half Of American Men Infected With Genital HPV
Tech Times - 20 Jan 2017 15:15
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.
Children with asthma are more likely to become obese, USC study finds
EurekAlert! - 20 Jan 2017 07:00
(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....
Photo of the Day: SpineFrontier Enhances the MISquito Percutaneous Pedicle Screw System
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 23:54
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
Tracking Movement of Immune Cells Identifies Key First Steps in Inflammatory Arthritis
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 23:48
News Their experiments revealed that the presence of ICs within the joint space ... Contributed Author: Massachusetts General Hospital Topics: Medical Diagnostics
FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Second Generation Bindex Point-of-Care Device
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 23:42
News Bindex measures the cortical bone thickness of the tibia ... Contributed Author: PR Newswire Topics: Medical Diagnostics
FDA 510(k) Clearance of OSSDSIGN Cranial
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 23:36
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
Study Shows That Nanoparticles Serve as a Good Tumor Deoxygenation Agent
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 23:23
News The agent must be biocompatible which negates the use of heavy metals for oxygen absorption ... Contributed Author: Heather Zeiger, Phys.org Topics: Oncology
New Research Helps to Make the Most of Nanoscale Catalytic Effects for Nanotechnology
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 23:18
News The research team looked at ways to engineer electrical contact technology on minute scales ... Contributed Author: Swansea University Topics: Wearables
Sunscreen vs. Beach Umbrella: What Gives Better Sun Protection?
Tech Times - 20 Jan 2017 18:01
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.
Gecko Inspired Adhesive Can Attach and Detach Using UV Light
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 16:45
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
Human-Centered Design Software Added to the Altair Partner Alliance
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 16:15
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
Chip-Scale Sensor Detects Unprecedentedly Small Changes in Environmental Conditions
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 16:05
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
Spectrum Single-Use Blades Marks the Latest Advance from GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 15:50
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
Nicklaus Children's Use GPS-Like Technology During Cardiac Procedures
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jan 2017 15:35
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
Customizable Soft Robot Fits Around Heart To Help It Beat
Tech Times - 20 Jan 2017 15:11
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...
Low Blood Levels Of Protein May Affect Kidney Function
Tech Times - 20 Jan 2017 14:34
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.
MRI Scan Can Detect Prostate Cancer And Avoid Unnecessary Biopsy
Tech Times - 20 Jan 2017 14:29
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.
Kid Lands In Hospital After YouTube Stunt Imitation Goes Wrong
Tech Times - 20 Jan 2017 14:26
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.
Blood Test Can Predict Survival Chances Of Ebola Patients
Tech Times - 20 Jan 2017 14:00
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.
Breakthrough by Exeter cell biologists
EurekAlert! - 20 Jan 2017 07:00
(University of Exeter) Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how different compartments (or organelles) of human cells interact.
Study reveals areas of the brain impacted by PTSD
EurekAlert! - 20 Jan 2017 07:00
(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 ...