Medical News
Depression symptoms linked to reduced cognitive control in people with autism
EurekAlert! - 19 May 2020 06:00
(University of California - Davis Health) Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with typical development show similar proactive cognitive control. However, symptoms of depression in i...
NEJM Group releases COVID-19 Rx for interactive learning
EurekAlert! - 19 May 2020 06:00
(NEJM Group) NEJM Group today released COVID-19 Rx: Treatment Simulations, a series of five COVID-19 interactive cases that range from a mild self-limited flu-like illness to life-threatening multi-organ failure.
Can a biosensor detect the COVID-19 virus in the environment?
Medical Design Technology - 19 May 2020 23:06
Building on research for sensors to detect bacteria and viruses in the air, a team from Empa, ETH Zurich and Zurich University Hospital developed a biosensor to detect the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The sensor could be ...
Protein shapes matter in Alzheimer's research
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 22:58
Even a small change may cause long-term consequences. For amyloid beta peptides, a major hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, a common chemical modification at a particular location on the molecule has a butterfly effect tha...
Landmark recommendations on development of artificial intelligence and the future of global health
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 22:58
A landmark review of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of global health calls on the global health community to establish guidelines for development and deployment of new technologies and to develop ...
Is your job killing you? Stress, lack of autonomy, ability can lead to depression, death
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 22:58
A new study finds that our mental health and mortality have a strong correlation with the amount of autonomy we have at our job, our workload and job demands, and our cognitive ability to deal with those demands.
Basics of voltage doubler circuits
Medical Design Technology - 19 May 2020 22:43
Voltage can be doubled (and therefore multiplied by any power of two using cascading devices) through purely electronic means without resorting to a transformer. Voltage-current ratios apply, so doubling is not a questio...
RNA molecules in maternal blood may predict pregnancies at risk for preeclampsia
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 20:44
Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood of asymptomatic pregnant women that may predict risk for preeclampsia, responsible for a significant proportion of maternal and neonatal deaths, low birth weight a...
Subcellular chatter regulates longevity
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 20:04
As people get older, they often feel less energetic, mobile or active. This may be due in part to a decline in mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses inside of our cells, which provide energy and regulate metabolism. In fact...
Emerging viral diseases causing serious issues in west Africa
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 20:04
In a new study, researchers call attention to the emergence of mosquito-borne viral outbreaks in West Africa, such as dengue (DENV), chikungunya (CHIKV) and Zika (ZIKV) viruses.
Basics of troubleshooting power supplies
Medical Design Technology - 19 May 2020 18:55
When a piece of equipment turns up completely dead, one of the first things to look at is the power supply. If using an oscilloscope for this sort of troubleshooting, it should be a hand-held, battery-powered instrument ...
Multi-sensor development kit targets IoT products
Medical Design Technology - 19 May 2020 18:55
Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry, and STMicroelectronics (ST) have introduced a low-power wireless multi-sensor edge-intelligence solution for smart factory, smart home, and smart life applications. The IoT Solution...
Movandi: A small company with big plans
Medical Design Technology - 19 May 2020 18:20
Movandi looks to bring 5G mmWave signals to locations where base stations can't reach. 5G Technology World spoke with CEO/co-founder Maryam Rofougaran and Craig Ochikubo, SVP Business Development/Marketing to find out ho...
Loss of Smell, Confusion, Strokes: Does COVID-19 Target the Nervous System?
Discover - 19 May 2020 16:30
Reports of patients with neurological symptoms have emerged during the pandemic. Scientists don't yet know whether these are a direct effect of the virus or part of the body's response to infection.
Scientists eliminate drug side effects by manipulating molecular chirality
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 16:13
Scientists have developed a novel technique that can produce pure therapeutic drugs without the associated side effects.
52-GHz bandwidth socket handles Maxim's CTBGA package
Medical Design Technology - 19 May 2020 15:56
A new high-performance elastomer socket for 0.8-mm-pitch BGA package called the SG25-BGA-2067 socket is designed for an 8×8-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 52 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss (...
Test instruments carry new 1.35-mm E-band coaxial connector
Medical Design Technology - 19 May 2020 15:12
The R&S NRP90T and R&S NRP90TN thermal power sensors support the novel, robust 1.35-mm precision coaxial connector. The connector covers frequencies up to 90 GHz and shall be included in the next releases of both IEEE an...
How to improve the pneumococcus vaccine
Science Daily - 19 May 2020 15:03
Pneumococcus kills 1 million children annually according to the World Health Organization. The key to the pathogen's virulence is its thick sugar capsule, which is also the active ingredient in vaccines. Different strain...
Observing the freely behaving brain in action
EurekAlert! - 19 May 2020 06:00
(Max-Planck-Gesellschaft) Scientists have developed a head-mounted miniature microscope, the so-called fiberscope, that is capable of imaging all cortical layers of a freely moving rat
New biomarker could flag tumors that are sensitive to common diabetes drug
EurekAlert! - 19 May 2020 06:00
(Van Andel Research Institute) A newly identified biomarker could help scientists pinpoint which cancers are vulnerable to treatment with biguanides, a common class of medications used to control blood sugar in Type 2 di...
Study finds some reductions in community antibiotic resistant infections and dispensing
EurekAlert! - 19 May 2020 06:00
(University of Bristol) A study by academics at the University of Bristol has found reductions in overall and individual antibiotic dispensing between 2013 and 2016 after evaluating, for the first time, national primary ...
Found: Brain structure that controls our behavior
EurekAlert! - 19 May 2020 06:00
(Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences) Solving problems, planning one's own actions, controlling emotions -- these executive functions are fundamental processes for controlling our behavior. Despit...