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MTN launches new study to empower teen girls with choices in HIV prevention

AIDS is already the leading cause of death among girls and young women in much of Africa, and matters could only get worse, given that for every day that passes, 1,000 more girls ages 15 to 24 are likely to become infected with HIV.

8 Feb 2019

Scientists introduce binocular visual simulator to evaluate visual quality before surgery

The details regarding the validation of this new device are published in the latest issue of Scientific Reports.

8 Feb 2019

Children with cerebral palsy to benefit from 'artificial muscles'

A team of researchers from the University of Delaware has received nearly $200,000 in start-up funding to develop a motorized ankle foot device for children with cerebral palsy that includes a novel artificial muscle.

7 Feb 2019

Using spatial technologies to monitor obesity risk

In health research, like obesity studies, spatial technologies can add very valuable information. Combining remote sensing, geo-information and GPS will enable us to identify typical 'obesogenic' environments.

7 Feb 2019

Children should not be allowed smartphones in bed or at mealtimes, say experts

The UK's chief medical officers are calling on parents to ensure that the time children spend on phones and tablets does not interfere with their sleep, exercise and education.

7 Feb 2019

Trump administration salutes parade of generic drug approvals, but hundreds aren’t for sale

The Trump administration has been trumpeting a huge increase in FDA generic drug approvals the past two years, the result of its actions to streamline a cumbersome process and combat anti-competitive practices.

7 Feb 2019

LABVOLUTION: A digitized lab environment to be showcased at smartLAB 2019

In 2019, networking and interaction between people, machines and systems will be the primary focus of the smartLAB showcase. For the third time in succession, this project will pose the vision of leading-edge networked laboratories that incorporate new technology, thereby extending their range of capabilities.

From LABVOLUTION 7 Feb 2019

Leviticus Cardio and Jarvik Heart reveal novel wireless heart pump system

A groundbreaking piece of medical technology was revealed to the public today at the National Research Center for Cardiac Surgery in Astana, Kazakhstan. At a press conference held at the Center, top heart failure experts from around the world announced the successful implantation of FIVAD into a human.

7 Feb 2019

Blood-clotting factor may cause Alzheimer's disease

A protein known for its role in forming blood clots has been found to cause the characteristic cognitive decline of Alzheimer's disease.

7 Feb 2019

UNC-led scientists receive $5.1 million grant to combat cervical cancer in Malawi

Backed by a $5.1 million grant, University of North Carolina and University of Malawi College of Medicine physicians and scientists will launch a multi-pronged effort to combat cervical cancer in Malawi, a country in sub-Saharan Africa where cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women.

7 Feb 2019

Creative solutions to enhance patient's point of view in neuromuscular research

The old-fashioned paternalistic relationship between doctors and patients has gradually evolved into a more collaborative one in the era of patient-centered medicine.

7 Feb 2019

More interactive features in health sites may discourage users to quit smoking

Health communicators should carefully choose interactive features for their websites because tools that can make some websites more engaging for some audiences could actually discourage other users from adopting healthy behaviors, according to researchers.

7 Feb 2019

First pocket-size device could revolutionize personal healthcare

At age 16, Chang Hun Lee was obese. In fact, at 185 pounds, he had already been diagnosed as prediabetic. Fortunately for Lee, he got his health back on track before it was too late. Now the senior at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business wants to make sure others can be proactive about their health as well.

6 Feb 2019

Improving sustainability of industrial laundry

Syrris provides award-winning chemistry products to a range of research and development chemists and engineers, including Xeros Technology Group, a company specializing in novel and sustainable polymer solutions to advance the commercial laundry industry.

From Syrris Ltd 6 Feb 2019

Spectrum's ultra-fast digitizer enables breakthrough in cell sorting

Cell sorting plays a fundamental role in molecular biology, pathology, immunology and virology research. It requires the ability to rapidly search through and sort out cells based on their unique chemical features and shapes.

From Spectrum Instrumentation GmbH 6 Feb 2019

Bruker launches new SKYSCAN 1273 benchtop 3D X-ray microscope

Bruker today announced the new SKYSCAN 1273 benchtop 3D X-ray microscope based on micro-computed tomography technology.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 6 Feb 2019

Researchers developing virtual reality technology to train and evaluate colorectal surgeons

Colorectal surgery is a hands-on activity, but in recent years the effectiveness of traditional assessment methods in evaluating surgeons' technical skills has been called into question.

6 Feb 2019

ALS and Tow Foundation announce their continuing support to New York Genome Center

The ALS Association and The Tow Foundation are pleased to announce their continuing support of the New York Genome Center's Center for Genomics of Neurodegenerative Disease, in recognition of the substantial genomic research being carried out by NYGC scientists.

6 Feb 2019

Early ancestors' taste for fat reveals new clues to human evolution

Long before human ancestors began hunting large mammals for meat, a fatty diet provided them with the nutrition to develop bigger brains, posits a new paper in Current Anthropology.

6 Feb 2019

Understanding ‘prodromal’ phase in Parkinson’s may prevent disease from developing

In the past 25 years it has become clear that some symptoms of Parkinson's disease occur decades before the development of motor symptoms and clinical diagnosis, and that monitoring these emerging symptoms may provide important insights into the origin and development of the disease.

6 Feb 2019