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First-in-human clinical trial of retinal implant to treat dry AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects more than 1.75 million individuals in the United States. Because the population is aging, that number will increase to almost 3 million by 2020. Between 80 and 90 percent of cases in this country are the dry version of the condition, for which no effective treatment exists.

5 Apr 2018

Microscopic revelations could lead to new treatment options for deadly blood infections

Researchers at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) have for the first time been able to observe -- live and in real-time -- how the human body responds to often lethal fungal blood infections in the lung.

4 Apr 2018

New project aims to systematically study connections between different areas of the brain

Hosted by Charité - Universitatsmedizin Berlin, the TrueBrainConnect project aims to systematically study connections between different areas of the brain, and hopes to draw conclusions regarding potential disease patterns.

4 Apr 2018

New fluorescent probe identifies cancer stem cells

Cells with stem-cell characteristics appear to be especially important in the formation and metastasis of tumors. Scientists have now developed a universal fluorescent probe for these "cancer stem cells". As reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie, this dye also selectively kills off the cells.

4 Apr 2018

Researchers develop self-healing material for bone implants

Researchers from the Center for Composite Materials at the National University of Science and Technology MISiS have recently developed a self-healing material for bone implants.

4 Apr 2018

German market leader for radiation sterilization set to expand in the UK

BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, the German market leader for radiation sterilization, is set to expand its activities in the UK and will promote its services for the first time at Health GB Manchester from 30 April to 2 May.

4 Apr 2018

Pitt engineer uses ultrasound technology to help people walk again

Spinal cord injuries impact more than 17,000 Americans each year, and although those with incomplete injuries may regain control of their limbs, overall muscle strength and mobility is weakened. Neurorehabilitation using robotic exoskeletons or electrical stimulation devices can help a person regain movement through repeated exercise.

3 Apr 2018

MIT researchers develop new portable device to monitor white blood cell levels

One of the major side effects of chemotherapy is a sharp drop in white blood cells, which leaves patients vulnerable to dangerous infections. MIT researchers have now developed a portable device that could be used to monitor patients' white blood cell levels at home, without taking blood samples.

3 Apr 2018

BWH bioengineers develop flare-responsive hydrogel to treat arthritis

Arthritis flares - the unpredictable and often sudden worsening of arthritis symptoms -- can be debilitating. These episodes can make the management of inflammatory arthritis, which includes rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, challenging for patients and physicians.

3 Apr 2018

Use of cooking and heating fuels in rural China linked to greater risk of death

Use of coal, wood or charcoal for cooking and heating in rural China was associated with a greater risk of death, with that risk decreased by having switched to gas, electricity or central heating, or using ventilation.

3 Apr 2018

Grindr may be sharing user HIV status without consent

Gay dating app Grindr has released a new feature recently that allows its users to opt for HIV testing reminders. A new data analysis from SINTEF, a Norwegian research firm, has revealed that Grindr could be sharing this sensitive information regarding the users’ HIV status with two other companies.

2 Apr 2018

Study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain

Modern neuroscience, for all its complexity, can trace its roots directly to a series of pen-and-paper sketches rendered by Nobel laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

31 Mar 2018

Porex to display innovations in laboratory liquid handling, diagnostics and chromatography at Analytica 2018

At next month’s Analytica event, Porex Corporation will display new solutions for laboratory and medical professionals that improve accuracy and purity in liquid handling, speed fluid transfer of diagnostics and optimize chromatography operations.

From Porex Corporation 31 Mar 2018

Custom sensing solutions offered by Shimmer PROTO3 sensor

The Shimmer PROTO3 Deluxe Unit is one of the most versatile products we have to offer. Its flexibility can be a great asset to anyone looking to prototype 3rd party sensors, or even develop custom sensing solutions; however, it is so versatile that you might have had trouble understanding just how it could possibly be used.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

New project addresses differences in our perceptions of virtual reality

Shimmer recently supported a project undertaken by Donovan Faraoni, a Grade 10 student at Bishop’s College School, Québec, Canada. Donovan’s experiment focused on how mixed reality technologies will soon blend virtual elements seamlessly into our everyday lives, making it critical to understand potential underlying differences in our perceptions of virtual reality.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer selected as one of the 'Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017'

Shimmers leading wearable technology platform was selected as one of the 10 Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017 by Healthcare Tech Outlook. Shimmer has been described as a company that is redefining the healthcare service delivery for all stakeholders, according to the May edition of the magazine released this week.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Study examines use of IMU sensors for biofeedback in strength and conditioning training

Strength and conditioning training is often a highly important part of both amateur and professional athletes’ training regimes, however due to financial and time constraints, many individuals train without the support and supervision of professional coaches.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Optimistic Latinos more likely to have better cardiovascular health

Latinos who are the most optimistic are more likely to have healthy hearts, suggests a new study of more than 4,900 people of Latino/Hispanic ancestry living in the U.S.

30 Mar 2018

Researchers untap potential of wearable sensors and AI technologies to predict biological age

Researchers from the longevity biotech company GERO and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have shown that physical activity data acquired from wearables can be used to produce digital biomarkers of aging and frailty.

30 Mar 2018

Aditlys develops bioresorbable vascular access solution for hemodialysis patients

Aditlys is the first medical technology firm to develop a bioresorbable vascular access solution for patients undergoing dialysis treatment for chronic kidney disease. Aditlys' polymer-based graft enables a patient's body to naturally reconstruct its own blood vessels using the body's own tissue.

29 Mar 2018