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Video of the Day: New Discoveries
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 22:26
Videos Check out these recent innovations ... Staff Author: Lexie Metzler Topics: Surgical
PEM Concealed-Head Self-Clinching Studs and Standoffs for Thin Metal
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 22:26
Product Announcement The concealed-head feature additionally will satisfy strict ingress protection requirements in assemblies where a... Contributed Author: Penn Engineering Topics: STEM
"Lab-on-a-Glove" Could Bring Nerve-Agent Detection to a Wearer's Fingertips
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 22:13
News The new wearable, flexible glove biosensor carries out the sampling and electrochemical biosensing steps on different fingers ... Contributed Author: American Chemical Society Topics: STEM
WPI Team Grows Heart Tissue on Spinach Leaves
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 21:27
News In a series of experiments, the team cultured beating human heart cells on spinach leaves ... Contributed Author: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Topics: Cardiovascular
New Low-Cost Method to Produce Light-Based Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Fast Medical Tests
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 21:02
News These devices integrate laboratory functions onto a plastic or glass "chip" typically no more than a few square centimeters in size ... Contributed Author: The Optical Society Topics: Medical Diagnostics
Random Chance: A Primary Driver of Cancer Mutations?
Discover - 23 Mar 2017 20:22
Whether we like to or not, we're all gamblers. Every waking moment, countless stem cells inside our bodies are dividing in order to replace worn out biological machinery. But every time these perfectly healthy cells divi...
From coast to coast: Africa unites to tackle threat of polio
WHO - 23 Mar 2017 18:10
More than 190 000 polio vaccinators in 13 countries across west and central Africa will immunize more than 116 million children over the next week, to tackle the last remaining stronghold of polio on the continent.
Convincing Cells to Die Could Make Us Stronger
Discover - 23 Mar 2017 18:00
The majority of our cells die noble deaths; they cease to be once they're damaged beyond repair. However, some ragged cells refuse to turn out the lights, and that's where the trouble begins. These stubborn, damaged cell...
3D Bioprinted Human Cartilage Cells Can Be Implanted
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 17:34
News The results will move development closer to a potential future in which it will be possible to help ... Contributed Author: Chalmers University of Technology
Lungs For Breathing? Yes, But Lungs Also Help In Blood Production, Says New Study
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 17:25
Researchers have found that lungs are not just used for breathing, as they have an important role in the process of blood production. Prior to this study, the bone marrow was believed to be solely responsible for this pr...
QD Syringe Systems Announces Fully Functional Basic Syringe
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 17:11
News The Quick Draw Syringe or QD Syringe is touted as the next generation of basic functional disposable syringes ... Contributed Author: QD Syringe Systems
The Femtech Revolution Will Flourish in 2017 But Clinical Evidence and Changes in the Regulatory Framework Are Key, Say Femtech Pioneers
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 16:16
News Three to four years ago Femtech did not exist, now you can use an app for contraception ... Contributed Author: Natural Cycles Topics: Wearables
Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Diagnosing, Monitoring
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 15:40
News The WSU research team fitted a mat of tiny glass springs with specially designed biomarkers ... Contributed Author: Will Ferguson, Washington State University Topics: Oncology
Electronic Oscillations in Graphene Could Make a Tabletop Source of X-Rays a Reality
Medical Design Technology - 23 Mar 2017 15:30
News The team first developed a robust simulation tool that models the exact physics of electrons ... Contributed Author: Phys.org Topics: Medical Diagnostics
Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Risks Of Some Heart Conditions
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 15:24
A study revealed that alcohol consumption in moderation may lower the risk of developing some heart conditions. Researchers suggest that rather than starting to drink, people should instead adopt healthier lifestyles to ...
Fattest Cities In America 2017: Is Your City One Of The Most Obese?
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 14:28
A new study by WalletHub ranks America's most populated cities according to obesity rates. Find out your city's score and see how much your fellow residents are affected by weight-related health problems.
Regular And Satisfying Sex Can Benefit Long Term Relationship, Reveals New Study
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 13:50
Researchers performed a study where they discovered that sex is a means of developing a bond with partners. It was reported that regular sex between a couple resulted in a healthy happy relationship over time.
Fish Oil Supplement During Pregnancy Does Not Make Your Child Intelligent, Suggests New Study
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 13:49
Fish oil supplements consumed by women during pregnancy have reportedly shown negative results in improving the brain capacity of the unborn child. Instead, it was observed that children exhibited abrupt behavioral chang...
Fading Sense Of Smell Could Mean Death Is Closer: Study
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 13:10
Could fading sense of smell mean death is closer? A Swedish study suggests that people in their middle age or older suffering from impaired sense of smell are more likely to die within 10 years.
Getting Breast Implants May Cause Blood Cancer: Other Cosmetic Procedures With Unwanted Side Effects
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 11:05
The FDA announcement on a link between breast implants and ACLC, a rare type of blood cancer, may raise concerns over the safety of breast enhancement procedures. Here are other cosmetic surgeries that come with health r...
Novartis's Heart Drug Serelaxin Fails In Last Stage Clinical Trial
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 10:36
Novartis announced that its acute heart failure drug serelaxin failed to clear the last stage clinical trials. Following this announcement, Novartis shares dropped by 2.2 percent.
Are You At Risk Of Getting Alzheimer's? Gene Testing Can Predict When
Tech Times - 23 Mar 2017 08:41
Research showed that it may be possible to predict which individuals were at a risk of developing Alzheimer's. Scientists revealed that there are multiple genetic reasons behind people being afflicted with the disease.