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News The Lucid System is a battery operated medical grade tablet device. It uses a type of ultrasound called Transcranial Doppler to assess the brain's blood vessels from outside the body ... Contributed Author: Neural A...

The hormone kisspeptin associated with puberty may help men who suffer from psychosexual problems. The hormone was shown to boost the behavioral circuit linked to sex and love.

An interspecies transplant turned out to be an effective cure in diabetic mice, bringing the prospect of growing made-to-order human organs in other species a bit closer to reality. It's the first time that small parts o...

News Repeated false alarms from the monitors jangle parents' nerves and lead to unnecessary tests performed on babies ... Contributed Author: UPI Topics: Wearables

News A study suggests the approach may put some patients at risk for brain injury ... Contributed Author: UPI Topics: Surgical

News The markers' signal could someday be analyzed via a smartphone app ... Contributed Author: Phys.org Topics: Medical Diagnostics

News The findings could be interesting for applications in the fields of robotics, industry and medical technology ... Contributed Author: Kiel University Topics: STEM

News When blood sugar levels go out of range -- either too high or too low -- a CGM's receiver sends an alarm, alerting the person with diabetes (or a parent for babies and children with diabetes) to the problem ... Cont...

News Doctors showed that patients who viewed ocean scenes through virtual reality (VR) goggles felt less stress than those who received their shots without the high-tech glasses ... Contributed Author: Sansum Clinic Topi...

News The rear membrane in each lens is connected to a series of three mechanical actuators that push the membrane back and forth like a transparent piston ... Contributed Author: University of Utah Topics: Wearables

News The technique is based on proton-driven micromotors with a pH-dependent polymer coating that can be loaded with drugs ... Contributed Author: Phys.org Topics: Regenerative Medicine

News The imprinted designs could be used to break down the fiber at a specific location and point in time in order to release drugs as part of a smart bandage ... Contributed Author: Phys.org Topics: STEM

The lead content of Flint, Michigan's water no longer exceeds the federal limit, government officials announced on Jan. 24. But the city is not out of the woods yet, as lead exposure and poisoning remain an immediate thr...

Working with 89 patients of anxiety disorder, researchers have found that those who took mindfulness meditation training sharply reduced their stress hormone and inflammatory responses to stressful situations. This emerg...

Scientists have announced the development of the first semi-synthetic organism using an expanded genetic code. The modified E. coli bacterium has been able to maintain an unnatural base pair, fueling hopes of new drug ap...

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid researchers have developed a 3D printer that uses special bioink to print functional human skin. What are the two main potential applications of this technology?

WHO Executive Board announces the names of the 3 nominees for the post of WHO Director-General.

Scientists from Oregon State University have developed a new potential weapon in the fight against antibiotic-resistant germs. The key: the PPMO molecule for neutralizing the bacteria's ability to evade antibiotics.

Pediatricians warned parents about the dangers of using wearable smartphone baby monitors. How can these devices that supposedly track vitals such as oxygen levels harm babies?

(University of Montreal) Adolescents who smoke marijuana as early as 14 do worse by 20 on some cognitive tests and drop out of school at a higher rate than non-smokers. But if they hold off until age 17, they're less at ...

(BMJ) In The BMJ today, John Appleby, Chief Economist at the Nuffield Trust, uses online 'death clocks' to calculate the date of his demise, but finds that his life expectancy varies depending on who he asks.

(Taylor & Francis Group) A study just published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics suggests that an alternative vaccine might bring clinical benefits and cost savings if used on a large scale when compared to the one...