Medical News

News Counterfeit money is something we've all probably heard of before, but now, people are also modifying drugs and food, especially in the developing world. Unfortunately, the technologies that can detect counterfeit d...

(Wiley) A new study reveals that preventive medications -- such as those to lower blood pressure or cholesterol, or to protect bone health, among others -- are commonly prescribed during the last year of life of older ad...

(Canadian Medical Association Journal) Indigenous peoples in Canada have high rates of psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, and these mental health issues are linked to income inequalities, fou...

Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states as of November 2018. Yet the federal government still insists marijuana has no legal use and is easy to abuse. In the meantime, medical marijuana dispensaries have an increasing ar...

News The ad-free subscription service is slated to launch this fall and be available on all Apple devices via the redesigned Apple TV app, as well as on Roku, Fire TV and a variety of smart TVs. Pricing for the service h...

News Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner Heather Johnson has named former small business advocate Peggy Schaffer to lead the ConnectME Authority. Contributed Author: Associated Press Topics: Bro...

News The firm forecasts that the CBRS RAN market will grow rapidly over the next five years, with cumulative investments topping $1 billion in 2023. Staff Author: Bevin Fletcher Topics: Carriers

Article The corrective and preventive action (CAPA) process continues to be the most widely shared challenge for most medical device companies. While the regulations are relatively clear regarding well-documented CAPA pr...

Health experts have been wary of high fructose corn syrup for years. The sweetener -- common in soda and processed foods -- has increasingly crept its way into our meals. At the same time, rates of obesity and diseases l...

News Monaco last year clinched a deal with Chinese tech company Huawei to develop its 5G telecommunications network -- a thorny issue for several European countries. Contributed Author: Angela Charlton and Milos Krivokap...

Videos A battery prototype has been designed using salt water and materials that are non-toxic and charge quickly, paving the way for new types of battery... Contributed Author: Imperial College London Topics: Product De...

When patients with HIV who are also battling opioid dependence go without addiction treatment, they are more likely to stop taking their HIV medications than drug-free patients. While the daily oral form of naltrexone--a...

Videos We've come a long way when it comes to material. What once could only be a solid wood structure or a soft sponge, can now combine elements of both. Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers have now created 4D ma...

News Using a new type of dual polymer material capable of responding dynamically to its environment, Brown University researchers have developed a set of modular hydrogel components that could be useful in a variety of "...

Videos Robots powered by human-like artificial muscles are still in the research and development stage, but Taylor Henderson is certain that they'll change the future of prosthetics... Contributed Author: Kritin Karkare,...

News The e-bike market is booming. Presently, charging of the battery takes about two to four hours. To shorten charging time of e-bikes in particular during daily use in the city, researchers plan to make the batteries ...

News Last we heard of InSight, a part of one of its instruments was in trouble. The Heat and Physical Properties Package's (HP3) drilling device, known as the mole, was meant to dig 16 ft below Mars' surface to measure.....

News To take care of ailing batteries on the International Space Station (ISS), two astronauts' embarked on a spacewalk Friday, March 22, according to the Associated Press (AP). NASA's Anne McClain and Nick Hague... Staf...

News BAE Systems Inc. has received a $3.1 million Phase 3 contract from DARPA to continue its autonomy software developments, which aim to advance the resiliency of military air mission planning... Staff Author: Jennifer...

News A research team has developed an open-source solution for multiparametric optical mapping of the heart's electrical activity. The technique involves monitoring multiple parameters at once... Contributed Author: Mosc...

News Continuum robotics technologies draw their inspiration from nature. Made of a strong, super-elastic nickel-titanium alloy, these robots can be tiny--just a few millimeters across. They move much like an elephant's t...

Blog Many major automakers have started production of fully electric vehicles in light of the success of EVs such as the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Bolt. EV enthusiasts will be happy to welcome the new makes and models into t...