Medical News
OIC Launches Intramedullary Tibial Nail
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 23:50
News The OIC Tibial Nail System is designed to stabilize fractures of the tibia ... Contributed Author: PR Newswire Topics: Implantables
New Info Revealed on Infections Related to Heater-Cooler Devices
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 23:47
News Emerging evidence regarding the incidence and challenges of detecting the infections has triggered alarms at the US Food and Drug Administration and regulatory agencies in Europe ... Contributed Author: The Society ...
Press-fit PCB Pins for Plated Through-Holes
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 23:40
Product Announcement These new PCB pins feature multi-faceted (polygon) geometries and are suitable for solderless PCB termination or for direct soldering to the board for those situations requiring it ... Contributed Au...
Medical, Scientific Image Analysis Vastly Improved by New Software
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 23:33
News Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed new software that will analyze any series of images much faster ... Contributed Author: University of Missouri-Columbia Topics: Medical Diagnostics
Brain Scan Before Antidepressant Therapy May Predict Response
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 23:28
News Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Michigan performed fMRI scans on patients with major depressive disorder who were to begin antidepressant therapy ... Contributed Author: Un...
Binge Eating Fatty Food Even Once Can Lead To Fatty Liver Disease And Insulin Resistance: Study
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 19:30
Researchers discover that eating a meal rich in saturated fats even once can already impact the body negatively. A single episode of binge eating fatty food is enough to trigger insulin resistance and affect liver metabo...
How Do Blood Vessels Grow? Neurons Hold The Key
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 18:30
A new study featured in the journal Nature Communications suggests that neurons may be responsible for creating new blood vessels in the body. This finding contradicts previous assumptions that vessel cells are the ones ...
Meditation, Music May Aid In Reversing Early Memory Loss In Adults With Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 17:20
New research has shown that both meditation and listening to music can help reverse the effects of the preclinical Alzheimer's disease. The subjects of the clinical trial showed consistent improvements in subjective memo...
Study: Brain Exercises May Help with Impact of Ringing in the Ears
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 17:15
News The qualitative assessment indicated that half the intervention group reported they felt improvement in their tinnitus ... Contributed Author: Posit Science Topics: Neurology
Tru-D SmartUVC Added to Mission Hospital's Arsenal of Infection Prevention Protocols
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 16:58
News UV disinfection is a chemical-free way to rid the environment of harmful pathogens ... Contributed Author: Tru-D SmartUVC Topics: STEM
Actemra Achieves Positive Trial Results As Giant Cell Arteritis Treatment, Receives Priority Review Designation From FDA
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 16:53
Actemra achieved positive results at the end of the Phase III trial, and its Supplemental Biologics License Application was accepted by the FDA. The medication is employed in treating patients who suffer from giant cell ...
Mechanism MRI Amplifying Agents Explored
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 16:53
News Leiden physicists research amplifying agents, which increase the sensitivity of MRI scans and NMR, with a method called dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) ... Contributed Author: Erik Arends, Phys.org Topics: Medica...
Boston Team Says Nanoprobes Can Light the Way for Mesothelioma Tumor Removal
Medical Design Technology - 24 Jan 2017 16:45
News Researchers with Boston University and Brigham and Women's Hospital delivered the fluorescent nanoparticles directly ... Contributed Author: PR Web Topics: Surgical
Teeth Grinding: What Is Bruxism And Why Is It Harmful To Health?
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 16:30
Teeth grinding or bruxism shouldn't be taken lightly. It damages not only your teeth and gums, but it comes with painful side effects as well if not treated at an early stage.
US Cervical Cancer Death Rate Higher Than Thought: Here's How Women Can Lower Their Cervical Cancer Risk
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 16:16
New data concerning cervical cancer death rates among women in the United States showed that annual deaths caused by the disease have been significantly underrated.
New Low Cost Therapy May Benefit Stroke Patients With Vision Problems
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 15:05
Researchers at University of East Anglia and University Of Glasgow have formulated a new cost-effective technique to treat stroke patients suffering from vision problems. The study has been published in the journal Neuro...
Birth Rate In China On The Rise After Country Relaxes 1-Child Policy Restrictions
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 14:54
The birth rate increased in China after the country relaxed its family planning policies. Nearly 90 million couples, most of whom are rural residents, now have the possibility of having second child.
Burnt Toast And Potatoes Could Lead To Cancer, Food Scientists Warn
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 14:34
In its new campaign, the UK's Food Standards Agency advised against browning starchy foods during cooking and linked it to increased levels of acrylamide. The chemical is deemed a potential carcinogen, though other exper...
Nicotine Can Normalize Genetically-Induced Brain Impairments, Says New Study
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 14:30
A new study suggests that nicotine can normalize genetically-induced brain ailments. The study published in 'Nature Medicine' was conducted by a team assembled by University of Colorado Boulders.
Sitting Too Much Makes Women Age Faster: Counter Accelerated Aging With These 5 Tips
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 14:09
A new study reveals too much sitting can speed up the aging process for women, but adds that it's possible to slow it down through regular exercise and daily physical activity.
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Can Be Used As 'Scalpel' To Improve Precise Memory
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 14:02
New research has shown that non-invasive brain stimulation can be used to improve certain portions of the brain responsible for a specific type of memory. The research could help in treating patients who suffer from cogn...
Glass Hazard Prompts Brewery To Recall Bottled Beers
Tech Times - 24 Jan 2017 13:48
A packaging flaw has prompted Sierra Nevada to issue a voluntary recall of some of its beers. What are the products affected by the brewery's recall?