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Two children who ordered apple juice at a Chinese restaurant serving all-you-can-eat buffet suffered from burn-type injuries. A test revealed the presence of a toxic ingredient in the juice.

A Tennessee poultry farm under contract with Tyson Foods Inc. is now placed under quarantine by the U.S. Department of Agriculture officials afrer it was found infected with H7 strain of pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)...

Google has trained algorithms using the deep-learning approach GoogLeNet to match or exceed a pathologist's performance in breast cancer diagnosis. Learn the potential of the technology in speedier, more accurate cancer ...

News In recent years, a conjugated polymer known as PEDOT -- widely used in applications such as energy conversion and storage ... Contributed Author: University of Delaware Topics: STEM

News Harvard researchers identify distinct nanocompartments in microbes that open up new approaches to chemical and green engineering ... Contributed Author: Wyss Institute Topics: STEM

Product Announcement Target connectors are used in place of SMT pads on a PCB as the mating surface for spring-loaded pins ... Contributed Author: Mill-Max Topics: STEM

News PIVO is a single-use, disposable device that enables high quality blood samples via indwelling peripheral IV lines ... Contributed Author: Velano Vascular Topics: Diabetes

News Attendees will be able to check out wearables, sensors, and virtual reality gear ... Staff Author: Lexie Metzler Topics: Wearables

Our behavior and decisions are greatly influenced by dopamine, a brain chemical that associates different actions with pleasure. By using the brain's reward system, we can learn more about compulsive behaviors and possib...

News ENSEAL X1 Large Jaw Tissue Sealer has shown better sealing than LigaSure Impact through less bleeding ... Contributed Author: Ethicon Topics: Surgical

News Fitbit will offer deeper sleep tracking on some of its devices ... Contributed Author: Anick Jesdanun, Phys.org Topics: Wearables

News In the new approach, an atom called a sensor is placed near a target atom inside of a scanning tunneling microscope ... Contributed Author: Bob Yirka Topics: STEM

News Mercy Ships operates a former passenger ship now converted into a hospital with five fully-equipped ORs, a PACU/Recovery Room ... Contributed Author: Rigel Medical Topics: Home Healthcare

News Currently, surgical robots are the largest application in the market for healthcare robots ... Contributed Author: Financial Buzz Topics: Surgical

Committing to a carefully planned diet may not be enough to ensure weight loss unless you pay close attention to your metabolism. Make sure to include these food items in your meal plan to boost your fat burn.

News A 360-degree 3D scan of parts along with a full 3D inspection report can be generated in less than three minutes ... Contributed Author: CyberOptics Corporation Topics: STEM

With a case of Avian Flu being confirmed in Southern Tennessee farm, several chicken and egg producers are beefing up biosecurity measures to combat the disease. Several farms have also been quarantined in a bid to count...

Children born to mothers with low vitamin E levels bear a higher risk of asthma and require medication in early years. In mothers, the problem is accentuated by the shortage of alpha-tocopherol that comes from sunflower ...

Extensive DNA scan reveals additional 18 genes associated with autism. Study shows genetic mutations differ for each affected individual, offering a deeper comprehension of the autism spectrum.

If beauty is only skin deep, then the best way to preserve your youth is to take care of your epidermis. Study suggests that sleep, exercise, and sunscreen could shave 10 years off your appearance.

With Lyme disease concerns growing, it's important to understand which ticks carry the disease and which areas are more at risk for housing them. Here's what to do if you suspect you've been bitten by a Lyme-infested tic...

(American College of Physicians) The American Health Care Act (AHCA) will have a tremendously negative impact on access, quality and cost of care for patients seen by internal medicine physicians, as compared to current ...