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Why Early Intervention is Key for Addressing Addiction and Protecting Long-Term
When it comes to tackling addiction, prevention is always better than cure – and early intervention is undeniably one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal. With that said, we need a deep understanding
Chest Wearable Provides Key Heart Measurements
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new chest wearable that can obtain both electrocardiogram and seismocardiogram data from the underlying heart. While basic ECG can be monitored via smart watches,
Capsule Delivers Electrical Current to Stomach for Appetite
Researchers at MIT have developed an ‘electroceutical’ capsule that is designed to be swallowed and which will deliver a small electrical current to the stomach wall. The device contains an external electrode that wraps around
A Bold New Beginning for PE's Life Sciences & Diagnostic Units
The units will be a standalone company rebranded as Revvity.
RF Technology for Health Monitoring: Michael Leabman, CTO of Movano Health
RF (radio frequency) technology uses radio waves to transmit and receive information wirelessly. RF is often seen in health monitoring devices such as wearables, implants, remote monitoring systems, and telemedicine. Mostly, though, it is used
Plastic Transistor Amplifies Sensing Signal for Biosensors
Researchers could use the technology to create stronger biosensors that can read signals within the body to help collect more accurate diagnostic and treatment data.
Vein on a Chip Includes Flexible Valves
Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom have developed a microfluidic device that mimics a human vein, including anatomical features such as valves, and physiological features such as pulsatile flow. The device
Urine Test Could Reveal Cancer and Metastases
Researchers at MIT have developed a urine test that can distinguish between different types of cancer, and could even highlight if metastases are present. The test involves first administering nanoparticles to patients that can circulate
Happening Now: Chatbots in Healthcare
Chatbots are infiltrating healthcare. What now?
The Latest Innovations In Dental Restoration
Dental restoration involves restoring damaged or decayed teeth to their normal structure and function. It’s a vital part of modern dentistry, as it can help improve the appearance and function of damaged teeth. In recent
Cutting Costs and Not Staff at Your Clinic or Medical Practicing
Did you know that cutting costs at your medical practice or clinic doesn’t mean you have to let people go? There are multiple ways you can reduce your outgoings to reinvest into your business for
Regain Your Confidence: The Ultimate Guide To Life-Changing Hair Transplant Procedures
Are you feeling socially awkward because of your thinning hair? Are trying to figure out if a Hair Transplant is the right solution for regaining confidence and self-esteem? Look no further! In this ultimate guide,
What Can You Do When Your Child Has A Toothache?
What are you supposed to do when your child comes to you and tells you that they have a toothache? While occasional toothaches are normal and can be treated with painkillers and warm water, if they
Understanding the Role of Rehabilitation in Senior Care and Recovery
As people age, they may experience a decline in physical and mental health, making it more challenging to perform daily activities. This decline often results in a need for specialized care to support the elderly
Vicarious Gives Regulatory Update on Surgical Robot
The Waltham, MA-based company noted timelines remain on track and locked in on design for the technology.
What 1988 Event Impacted the Use of Luer Connectors?
What 1988 disaster highlighted a serious problem in medical luer connectors?
Knitted Glove Massages the Hand to Treat Edema
A team of medical engineers at Cornell University has developed a knitted glove that is designed to treat hand edema, where fluid accumulation leads to swelling in the hands. The condition can make it difficult
Immunotherapy Implant to Treat Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at Houston Methodist have developed an implant that can provide localized and sustained release of immunotherapies to treat pancreatic cancer. Their device is tiny, at approximately the size of a grain of rice, and
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Using Simple Microscope and Smartphone
Researchers at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed a simple and rapid technique to assess the antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial samples. At present, this is time consuming and inefficient, often leading
SunMed Finalizes Purchase of Vyaire Medical’s Respiratory Consumables Business
The complementary platforms make SunMed a “one-stop source” for anesthesia and respiratory care consumables.