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A teenage boy's sickle cell disease was reversed after gene altering therapy. While still not considered a cure, scientists are optimistic about the new therapy's merits in the search for a cure.

The original mold from penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming almost 90 years ago, was sold on March 1 at the auction house Bonhams in London. Here are facts and trivia about the prized capsule that was auctioned of...

The rare genetic disease nail-patella syndrome manifests as a lack of kneecaps, the improper development of nails, and other physical abnormalities. In most cases, the syndrome leads to kidney disease as well.

News This chip can help healthcare professionals monitor cancer patients ... Staff Author: Lexie Metzler Topics: Oncology

News The COBRA PzF stent is indicated for improving coronary luminal diameter in patients ... Contributed Author: CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. Topics: Cardiovascular

Parents who worry that their children are watching too much TV may find their concerns justified when it comes to the impact on academic skills. More than two hours of screen time proved to affect school readiness in kin...

Diseases like multiple sclerosis and coeliac disease may increase the risk of suffering from dementia in later life. According to the research, patients with auto immune diseases are at a grater risk of developing memory...

The world's first embryo grown in a lab offers groundbreaking insight into early embryonic development, with unparalleled potential in reproductive medicine. This breakthrough may pave the way for advancements in IVF and...

Product Announcement Geared motors from Nippon Pulse are well-suited for fluid dispensing, pumps, valves and a host of other applications ... Contributed Author: Nippon Pulse Topics: STEM

The world's first smart condom that can record intercourse variables and possibly detect STIs is set to be released some time in 2017. Is there a potential privacy threat to this bedroom wearable?

News To figure out if this approach would be safe, surgeon Katsuhide Maeda, MD, used a new computer program that transformed Milner's CT scans ... Contributed Author: Stanford University Topics: Surgical

News The MIT team designed electrodes that are only 10 microns in diameter and combined them into arrays of eight electrodes ... Contributed Author: Anne Trafton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Topics: Neurology

In light of new findings that more Gen Xers and millenials are getting colorectal cancers, what signs and symptoms should one look for? Quite subtle ones, according to experts who remind about common indicators of the di...

News The study demonstrated that the Omnipod automated glucose control algorithm performed well ... Contributed Author: Insulet Corporation Topics: Diabetes

Heartburn, hemorrhoids, and back pain are three of the most common complaints during pregnancy. Find out how to prevent and address these conditions without drugs.

News Icon provides the flexibility for single dose administration or multiple treatment sessions over time ... Contributed Author: Elekta Topics: Neurology

News Yomi delivers physical guidance through the use of haptic robotic technology, which constrains the drill in position, orientation, and depth ... Contributed Author: Neocis Inc. Topics: Implantables

News The new iHS-USB11t2 is a USB 2.0 high-speed medical grade isolator that holds double isolation ... Contributed Author: SILORA R&D Topics: STEM

News Chen's lab has 3D printed a vasculature network that can safely integrate with the body's own network ... Contributed Author: University of California- San Diego Topics: Regenerative Medicine

Lip reduction procedures, labiaplasty, and breast augmentation enjoyed year-on-year growth in cosmetic surgeries in 2016. New figures from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reflect current plastic surgery t...

An oral balloon pill that an obese person could conveniently swallow to help keep him full, lose weight, and finally break free from obesity. Sounds too good to be true? Not really.

Exercise has always been good for the health. Now, researchers are saying it's also more effective at providing patients with relief against cancer-related fatigue compared with medication.