Medical News
ROS 2 robot controller uses Intel Xeon E, i7/i3 and TM i5 processors
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 23:17
ADLINK Technology has launched the ROScube-I with Intel, providing a real-time ROS 2 robot controller for advanced robotic applications. The ADLINK ROScube-I Series is a ROS 2-enabled robotic controller based on Intel Xe...
Botox is an effective treatment for some common sports injuries, new research suggests
EurekAlert! - 9 Jun 2020 06:00
(Wolters Kluwer Health) While botulinum toxin is commonly known as a cosmetic treatment for facial lines and wrinkles, a growing body of evidence suggests that 'Botox' can also be an effective treatment for certain sport...
Small high-capacitance three-terminal MLCCs target automotive uses
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 23:38
Murata Electronics today announced the availability of two new multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for automotive safety-critical applications. The 0402-inch size (1.0--0.5mm) NFM15HC105D0G3D is the world’s smallest ...
Graphics display SoC mirrors laptop or Android screens without downloading a driver
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 23:22High-density internal ac-dc supplies target medical & dental apps
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 23:13
CUI Inc. announced the addition of four high-density ac-dc power supply series to its medical product family. The VMS-450B, VMS-450B-CF, VMS-450B-CFS, and VMS-450B-CNF offer 450 W of continuous power from compact chassis...
World's smallest ferrite chip beads target automotive power supply application
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 23:10
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has introduced the BLM18SP_SH1 series of the world’s smallest chip ferrite beads (for noise suppression) for use in automotive power supply applications. The company has started shipping ...
Low-power SoCs simplify WiFi designs
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 22:56
InnoPhase announces the INP1010 and INP1011 Talaria TWO modules. The products are complete solutions with wireless connectivity plus integrated microcontroller for edge of network IoT designs. The Talaria TWO's unique di...
Low-current LED driver ICs optimized for LED strips, architectural and appliance lighting
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 22:51
Infineon Technologies AG released the BCR431U, a constant current linear LED driver IC that provides low-voltage drop performance for regulating LED current. It is the second device released in the new generation BCR fam...
Chipset implements MIPI Alliance A-PHY specification for ADAS/ADS systems
Medical Design Technology - 9 Jun 2020 22:45
Valens announced the VA7000 family of automotive chipsets, which will deliver ultra-high-speed connectivity with the most resilient physical layer (PHY) for error-free links and high EMI immunity. The VA7000 chipsets wil...
Living near oil and gas wells may increase preterm birth risk
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 22:19
New research shows living near oil and gas development in California is a risk factor for preterm birth, the leading cause of infant death in the United States. About 2.1 million Californians live within one mile of an a...
Cannabis temporarily relieves PTSD symptoms, study suggests
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 20:44
People suffering from post-traumatic distress disorder report that cannabis reduces the severity of their symptoms by more than half, at least in the short term, according to a recent study.
Undersized airways may explain why nonsmokers get COPD
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 20:44
A mismatch between airway and lung size may explain why some nonsmokers get COPD and some heavy smokers do not, according to a new study.
First all-human mouse model of inherited prion disease
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 20:44
Human prion diseases include Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease (GSS). A new study reports a significant advance in the development of mouse models of human prion diseases. The st...
COVID-19: How Does It Affect You?
Discover - 9 Jun 2020 18:30
A look at what happens in the lungs -- ground zero for COVID-19.
Antihistamines and similar drugs could slow down Huntington's disease
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 18:29
Scientists have described a potential new therapeutic strategy for slowing down early-stage Huntington's disease.
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 18:29
An algorithm which analyses MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
Paper-based device provides low-power, long-term method for analyzing sweat
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 17:11
Researchers have constructed a paper-based device as a model of wearables that can collect, transport and analyze sweat in next-generation wearable technology. Using a process known as capillary action, akin to water tra...
Down to the bone: Understanding how bone-dissolving cells are generated
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 17:10
Bone-dissolving cells called osteoclasts are derived from a type of immune cells called macrophages. They are necessary for the maintenance and renewal of bones. But the intracellular mechanisms through which macrophages...
Study reveals birth defects likely caused by flame retardant
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 17:10
A new study has shown that exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter the genetic code in sperm, leading to major health defects in children of exposed parents.
Immune cell discovery could improve the fight against hepatitis B
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 16:43
Researchers have identified and described a new and unique subset of human cells that are involved in the immune response against hepatitis B (HBV) infection. The discovery could help develop new treatments for HBV and i...
New antivirals for influenza and Zika
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 15:51
Researchers have deployed synthetic amyloids to trigger protein misfolding as a strategy to combat the influenza A and Zika virus.
Re-trafficking proteins to fight Salmonella infections
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2020 15:51
New study demonstrates how monitoring all cellular proteins over time and space can improve our understanding of host-pathogen interactions.