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Study evaluates first-ever Robotic Visualization System for neurosurgery

A one-year study was recently conducted to perform a comprehensive assessment of the new, cutting-edge ZEISS KINEVO 900, a first-ever Robotic Visualization System® and compares its performance to the previous model of ZEISS surgical microscope.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 18 Jan 2019

Behavioral experiments confirm that additional neurons improve brain function

Most neurons in the human brain are generated from neural stem cells during embryonic development. After birth, a small reservoir of stem cells remains in the brain that keeps on producing new neurons throughout life.

18 Jan 2019

Scientists discover a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice

UCLA and UC San Francisco life scientists have discovered a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice -- research that could potentially lead to stronger bone density in women and new treatments for osteoporosis in older women.

18 Jan 2019

Automated texts lead to improved outcomes after total knee or hip replacement surgery

An automated text messaging system increases patient engagement with home-based exercise and promotes faster recovery after total knee or hip replacement surgery, reports a study in the January 16, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

18 Jan 2019

Analyzing proteins in blister fluid may classify burn severity more accurately

Severe burns can leave physical and psychological scars, especially in children. When a burn patient enters the clinic, doctors use factors such as the depth and size of the burn, as well as the time required for skin healing--or re-epithelialization--to determine the best course of treatment.

18 Jan 2019

Many cancer patients have undiagnosed hepatitis

A new report has described an alarmingly high rate of undiagnosed acute and chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C in patients with cancer.

17 Jan 2019

New biodegradable wound dressing material accelerates healing

A team of scientists from the MISiS National University of Science and Technology with colleagues from the Central European Institute of Technology and other Czech universities have developed a biodegradable material with antibacterial action to use as a dressing on damaged skin.

17 Jan 2019

Beckman Coulter launches new ClearLLab 10C System for clinical flow cytometry lab

Beckman Coulter launches the ClearLLab 10C System - the first 10-colour CE-IVD panels of immunophenotyping reagents for lymphoid and myeloid lineages.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 17 Jan 2019

Yeast model may pave way for development of novel therapies for metabolic disorders

There are hundreds of metabolic disorders -- including phenylketonuria, tyrosinemia, maple syrup urine disease and homocystinuria.

17 Jan 2019

A revolutionary approach transforms bone trauma treatment

In the late 1950s, the treatment for fractures involved three to four months in hospital in plaster-casts and traction. Recovery was slow, and up to 70 percent of patients experienced reduced mobility upon recovery.

17 Jan 2019

Study determines impact of antibiotic perturbation of the gut microbiome on skeletal health

Microbes are often seen as pathogens that cause disease and antibiotics have been used successfully to combat these foreign invaders. In reality, the picture is more complex.

17 Jan 2019

Opioid drugs often overprescribed to children for pain relief, say CHOP surgeons

Opioid drugs prescribed to children for pain relief after a typical pediatric orthopaedic procedure may be significantly overprescribed, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

17 Jan 2019

The electronics industry sees money in your health

If the scores of personal health care devices at the Consumer Electronics Show last week are any indication, it's clear that the Apple Watch has kicked off a rush by high-tech companies to capitalize on people's worries about their health.

16 Jan 2019

Study: Ham bones contain peptides that could have cardioprotective effects

Drinking bone broth is a recent diet fad that proponents claim fights inflammation, eases joint pain and promotes gut health.

16 Jan 2019

Significant flaws found in recently released forensic software

New research from North Carolina State University and the University of South Florida finds significant flaws in recently released forensic software designed to assess the age of individuals based on their skeletal remains. The researchers report that, on average, the software's age estimates are off by more than 14 years.

16 Jan 2019

OSSIO granted FDA 510(k) market clearance for OSSIOfiber Bone Pin Family

OSSIO, an orthopedic fixation company, today announced that its OSSIOfiber Bone Pin Family has received 510(k) market clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

16 Jan 2019

Keele University researchers receive £2.4 million grant to help reduce overprescribing of opioids

A research team from Keele University's Institute for Primary Care and Health Sciences has been awarded a major grant of £2.4 million from the National Institute for Health Research to investigate the overprescribing of opioid painkillers, and to improve care for patients with persistent pain - without the use of long-term opioids.

14 Jan 2019

Vitamin D supplements are of no gain to those over 70, study shows

There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk of falls, new research has revealed.

14 Jan 2019

Reviewing applications of advanced materials in drug delivery and biomedicine

The Graphene family of materials has emerged as one of the most useful new age nano-biomaterials. Graphene-based materials exhibit excellent physicochemical properties, such as high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and high surface area with π-conjugated carbon atoms stacked to form honeycomb structure, suitable for binding other molecules.

11 Jan 2019

Study raises hopes for new approaches to treat osteoporosis

A handful of brain cells deep in the brain may play a surprising role in controlling women's bone density, according to new research by UC San Francisco and UCLA scientists.

11 Jan 2019