Medical News
Neurosurgery in Brazilian Amazon is possible
Science Daily - 10 Nov 2019 17:24
Low- and middle-income countries in remote locations with little access to care can create sustainable neurosurgical programs by recruiting and training young, local doctors, according to a new study. The study analyzed ...
Development platform handles 4D mmWave imaging and sensing apps
Medical Design Technology - 10 Nov 2019 14:54
Mini-Circuits has expanded its collaboration with 4D radar imaging pioneer, Vayyar to offer researchers in the Radio Frequency /microwave industry and academia a ready-to-use, 4D millimeter wave (mmWave) imaging and sens...
Wireless Bluetooth 5/BLE modules sport advanced IoT features
Medical Design Technology - 10 Nov 2019 14:48
SG Wireless, a Hong Kong-based full-stack IoT solutions provider, announced the Wireless’ Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth LE modules SGW1010 and SGW1011. These new modules, powered by Nordic’s nRF52840 Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth Lo...
Study looks for links between teenage anxiety and later harmful drinking
EurekAlert! - 10 Nov 2019 07:00
(University of Bristol) Researchers at the University of Bristol have found evidence of an association between generalised anxiety disorder at age 18 and harmful drinking three years later, thanks to the long-term health...
Impaired liver function during pregnancy may increase risk of childhood obesity
EurekAlert! - 10 Nov 2019 07:00
(Society for Endocrinology) Impaired liver function during pregnancy may alter gut bacteria composition and increase the risk of obesity in children, according to results presented at The Society for Endocrinology Annual...
Age is not a barrier to the benefits of weight-loss surgery
EurekAlert! - 10 Nov 2019 07:00
(Society for Endocrinology) While weight-loss surgeries are not usually performed in people above the age of 65, a new study shows that these procedures can lead to successful weight loss and better diabetes control in o...
Combined tests can predict kidney injury risk in critically ill children
EurekAlert! - 10 Nov 2019 07:00
(American Society of Nephrology) Combining the Renal Angina Index and measurement of urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin can improve predictions of severe acute kidney injury in critically ill children. Re...
ASN announces inaugural midcareer award winners
EurekAlert! - 10 Nov 2019 07:00
(American Society of Nephrology) The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is pleased to announce the winners of the new Midcareer Awards, which recognize nephrologists who have distinguished themselves in five key areas ...