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Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

A first-of-its-kind study suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."

12 Mar 2024

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing polyps that are 2 cm or larger and require additional care.

12 Mar 2024

Piezo Components for Microfluidics in Medical Technology: White Paper Provides Exciting Insights

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From PI Ceramic GmbH 12 Mar 2024

New “GPS nanoparticle” delivers a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor spread

A newly developed "GPS nanoparticle" injected intravenously can home in on cancer cells to deliver a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor growth and spread, according to researchers from Penn State.

11 Mar 2024

Drug-coated balloon shows superiority in coronary in-stent restenosis treatment

In the largest randomized clinical trial and first of its kind to date in the United States, a team led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) assessed the efficacy and safety of using a drug-coated balloon in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty.

11 Mar 2024

AI method can predict brain metastasis in lung cancer patients

Physicians treating patients with early-stage lung cancer face a conundrum: choosing potentially helpful yet toxic therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy to knock out the cancer and lessen the risk of it spreading to the brain, or waiting to see if lung surgery alone proves sufficient.

11 Mar 2024

Inaoside A: Novel antioxidant compound found in Laetiporus cremeiporus mushrooms

Natural products have unique chemical structures and biological activities and can play a pivotal role in advancing pharmaceutical science.

11 Mar 2024

Sexual minority adults show greater willingness to embrace digital health tools, study finds

Little is known about the willingness of sexual minority adults - people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other nonheterosexual orientation identities - to use digital health tools.

11 Mar 2024

PFAS chemicals in the blood are linked with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers at DZNE provide evidence that traces of the widely used PFAS chemicals in human blood are associated with unfavorable lipid profiles and thus with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

11 Mar 2024

Paper-based sensor that operates like the brain paves way for AI-based health monitoring devices

From creating images, generating text, and enabling self-driving cars, the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are vast and transformative.

11 Mar 2024

Scripps Research tests wearable devices as relief for long COVID symptoms

Scientists at the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center have partnered with the health technology company CareEvolution to launch a remote study that will investigate whether wrist-worn devices, such as activity trackers and smartwatches, can help people with long COVID manage and reduce the severity of their symptoms.

11 Mar 2024

Study unravels FOXO1's influence on blood vessel development

The human vascular system, a complex network of blood vessels, plays an essential role in maintaining health. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular development is important for tackling age-related disorders.

9 Mar 2024

Transcatheter "sandwich" valve-in-valve implantation technique for treating aortic regurgitation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. No commercial "on-label" transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device for aortic regurgitation (AR) is available in most countries.

8 Mar 2024

Single neurons encode vital physiological signals from the heart and lungs

The body self-regulates in a process known as homeostasis, and the brain is responsible for this as it is constantly monitoring all of the body's vital signals.

8 Mar 2024

Empowering Change: How Hologic is Shaping the Future of Women's Healthcare

Hologic, Inc. is a global medical technology innovator primarily focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment.

From Hologic, Inc. 8 Mar 2024

Eight voices of progress: AZoNetwork #InspireInclusion for International Women's Day 2024

Each year on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) shines a spotlight on the monumental achievements of women around the globe. For 2024, the theme #InspireInclusion invites us to embrace diversity and champion the inclusion of women in all spheres of life.

8 Mar 2024

High BMI affects autologous breast reconstruction outcomes

For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction – reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants – the risks of overall and specific complications are increased at higher body mass index (BMI) levels, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

7 Mar 2024

Unveiling the molecular mechanism responsible for crossover interference during meiosis

Movies such as 'X-Men,' 'Fantastic Four,' and 'The Guardians,' which showcase vibrant mutant heroes, have captivated global audiences.

7 Mar 2024

New study aims to reduce bias in AI health prediction models

Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have opened the way for the creation of a huge range of new healthcare tools, but to ensure that these tools do not exacerbate preexisting health inequities, researchers urge the use of more representative data in their development.

7 Mar 2024

Advances in the treatment of disorders of consciousness through multidisciplinary approaches

Emerging trends and new developments in the care and management of patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) are increasingly focused on a multidisciplinary approach that integrates evidence-based assessment, treatment, and ethical aspects.

7 Mar 2024

Technology News and Research

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

Piezo Components for Microfluidics in Medical Technology: White Paper Provides Exciting Insights

New “GPS nanoparticle” delivers a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor spread

Drug-coated balloon shows superiority in coronary in-stent restenosis treatment

AI method can predict brain metastasis in lung cancer patients

Inaoside A: Novel antioxidant compound found in Laetiporus cremeiporus mushrooms

Sexual minority adults show greater willingness to embrace digital health tools, study finds

PFAS chemicals in the blood are linked with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

Paper-based sensor that operates like the brain paves way for AI-based health monitoring devices

Scripps Research tests wearable devices as relief for long COVID symptoms

Study unravels FOXO1's influence on blood vessel development

Transcatheter "sandwich" valve-in-valve implantation technique for treating aortic regurgitation

Single neurons encode vital physiological signals from the heart and lungs

Empowering Change: How Hologic is Shaping the Future of Women's Healthcare

Eight voices of progress: AZoNetwork #InspireInclusion for International Women's Day 2024

High BMI affects autologous breast reconstruction outcomes

Unveiling the molecular mechanism responsible for crossover interference during meiosis

New study aims to reduce bias in AI health prediction models

Advances in the treatment of disorders of consciousness through multidisciplinary approaches

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