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Acid-suppressing medicines and antibiotics in infancy linked to later allergic disease risk

The use of acid-suppressing medications or antibiotics in the first 6 months of infancy was associated with an increased risk for the subsequent development of allergic diseases in childhood.

2 Apr 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

iMotions partners with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer for biometric research

iMotions, a world leader in scalable Biometric Research solutions has partnered with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer, the latest ready-to-use solution available for research labs to conduct multimodal biometric research quickly and easily.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer3 GSR integrated to Tobii Pro’s software platform for eye tracking research

Tobii Pro, the global leader in eye tracking research solutions, has partnered with Shimmer and integrated their wearable wireless GSR (galvanic skin response) sensor into its software analysis platform, Tobii Pro Lab.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Topical solution may be less cytotoxic than cryosurgery for patients with seborrheic keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is the most common noncancerous skin growth in adults seen by doctors in everyday practice.

29 Mar 2018

New technology using SLAM and AR enables doctors to perform more accurate biopsy

The University of Twente is currently developing a smartphone technology based on the usage of Simultaneous Localization And Mapping and Augmented Reality.

29 Mar 2018

The Human Microbiome – A New Potential Fingerprint in Forensic Evidence?

Professor Jack Gilbert gives an overview of the Burglary Microbiome Project, which he discussed at Pittcon 2018.

From Pittcon 29 Mar 2018

New insights into breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma

For the past seven years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported on cases of a type of lymphoma associated with breast implants.

28 Mar 2018

FDA permits marketing of Dexcom G6 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the Dexcom G6 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system for determining blood glucose (sugar) levels in children aged two and older and adults with diabetes.

28 Mar 2018

Tackling Hand Hygiene Barriers in Healthcare

Hand hygiene is critical to preventing the spread of infection in hospitals. Current methods are outdated, and new technologies are expensive. Zoono's products offer an alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizers that protect the skin's surface for longer.

28 Mar 2018

Discovery of potential new major organ in human body

Researchers at the New York University School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health Center have found a new organ so to speak, that can be one of the largest in the body based on its structure and distribution. This part of the body is called the interstitium and is an already known space in the body that comprises of fluid filled spaces that spans all over the body.

28 Mar 2018

Previously unknown feature of human anatomy identified

Researchers have identified a previously unknown feature of human anatomy with implications for the function of all organs, most tissues and the mechanisms of most major diseases.

27 Mar 2018

International researchers present printed tattoo electrodes for long-term medical diagnostics

Electrodes for longterm monitoring of electrical impulses of heart or muscles in the form of temporary tattoos produced using an ink-jet printer. An international research group involving TU Graz, Austria, presents this novel method in Advanced Science.

27 Mar 2018

Magnesium found to be effective for mild-to-moderate depression symptoms

Magnesium is effective for mild-to-moderate depression in adults, research has found.

From BetterYou Ltd 27 Mar 2018

MSU scientists test promising drug to prevent cancer in high-risk patients

Michigan State University scientists are testing a promising drug that may stop a gene associated with obesity from triggering breast and lung cancer, as well as prevent these cancers from growing.

27 Mar 2018

Changing schedules of targeted therapy for melanoma could improve outcomes

Skin melanoma, a particularly insidious cancer, accounts for the vast majority skin cancer deaths and is one of the most common cancers in people under 30.

26 Mar 2018

Scientists discover new family of promising silver-based anti-cancer drugs

A new family of very promising silver-based anti-cancer drugs has been discovered by researchers in South Africa. The most promising silver thiocyanate phosphine complex among these, called UJ3 for short, has been successfully tested in rats and in human cancer cells in the laboratory.

26 Mar 2018

Skin News and Research

Acid-suppressing medicines and antibiotics in infancy linked to later allergic disease risk

New project addresses differences in our perceptions of virtual reality

iMotions partners with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer for biometric research

Shimmer3 GSR integrated to Tobii Pro’s software platform for eye tracking research

Topical solution may be less cytotoxic than cryosurgery for patients with seborrheic keratosis

New technology using SLAM and AR enables doctors to perform more accurate biopsy

The Human Microbiome – A New Potential Fingerprint in Forensic Evidence?

New insights into breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma

FDA permits marketing of Dexcom G6 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system

Tackling Hand Hygiene Barriers in Healthcare

Discovery of potential new major organ in human body

Previously unknown feature of human anatomy identified

International researchers present printed tattoo electrodes for long-term medical diagnostics

Magnesium found to be effective for mild-to-moderate depression symptoms

MSU scientists test promising drug to prevent cancer in high-risk patients

Changing schedules of targeted therapy for melanoma could improve outcomes

Scientists discover new family of promising silver-based anti-cancer drugs

Adjuvant therapy may not improve survival for rare cancers

Adjuvant therapy after surgical removal of rare tumors may not provide survival benefit

Researchers characterize S. aureus gene involved in virulence and antibiotic resistance

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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