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New method can improve precision medicine, safety of drug-delivery devices

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed an optical system that accurately measures the flow of extraordinarily tiny amounts of liquids -- as small as 10 billionths of a liter (nanoliters) per minute.

27 Sep 2019

USC researchers develop world’s most realistic model of the human hand in motion

Whatever our hands do--reaching, grabbing or manipulating objects--it always appears simple. Yet your hands are one of the most complicated, and important, parts of the body.

26 Sep 2019

AI accurately predicts radiation therapy side effects for patients with head and neck cancers

For the first time, a sophisticated computer model has been shown to accurately predict two of the most challenging side effects associated with radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

26 Sep 2019

Researcher aims to make CRISPR-Cas9 system safer and more precise

The mere mention of gene editing and DNA altering might conjure up images of designer babies, but that is not what researcher Jin Liu has in mind.

26 Sep 2019

Pitt engineer applies structural monitoring technology to the human spine

Amir H. Alavi, PhD, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering, has spent much of his career developing sensors to monitor the health of large, complex structures like bridges and roads.

26 Sep 2019

DePuy Synthes introduces 3D-printed titanium interbody implants for spinal fusion surgery

The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies today announced that DePuy Synthes has launched the CONDUIT Interbody Platform with EIT Cellular Titanium Technology, further expanding its comprehensive offering to treat degenerative spine disease.

From DePuy Synthes 26 Sep 2019

Eisai and Fronteo announce launch of Coroban to predict inpatients' tumbling and falling risks

Eisai Co., Ltd. and FRONTEO, Inc. announced today that they have launched the tumbling and falling prediction system Coroban to medical institutions in Japan on September 26, 2019. The Coroban predicts inpatients' tumbling and falling risks in advance and displays alerts.

26 Sep 2019

Study may lead to earlier detection of heart failure and new targeted treatments

Genetic research led by Queen Mary University of London could open the way to earlier identification of people at risk of heart failure and to the development of new treatments.

26 Sep 2019

Study uses human skin topography to control cracks in biomedical devices

Whether from regular use, overuse or abuse, every device is bound to develop cracks at some point. That's just the nature of things.

26 Sep 2019

Prediction system found to be effective at increasing palliative care consultations

Palliative Connect, a trigger system developed at Penn Medicine and powered by predictive analytics, was found to be effective at increasing palliative care consultations for seriously ill patients, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

25 Sep 2019

Researchers use AI to predict depression outcomes

The psychiatry field has long sought answers to explain why antidepressants help only some people.

25 Sep 2019

Healthcare records hacked, data breaches uncovered

Researcher John (Xuefeng) Jiang shows that the health records of almost 170 million people over the country have been hacked in 1461 reported data breaches. These occurred over a period of ten years, from October 21, 2009, to July 1, 2019.

25 Sep 2019

Nanotechnology enhances delivery of chemotherapy drugs

Michigan State University scientists have invented a new way to monitor chemotherapy concentrations, which is more effective in keeping patients' treatments within the crucial therapeutic window.

25 Sep 2019

Interactive VR during high-intensity cycling reduces muscle pain

High-intensity cycling is less painful when combined with virtual reality, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.

25 Sep 2019

Virtual environment offers a new therapeutic option to fight obesity

Obesity, which means having a high amount of extra body fat, is a widespread medical condition that affects more than 20 percent of the German population. Obesity is also a global epidemic: It is the number six cause of death in the world.

25 Sep 2019

New lab-on-a-chip system quickly identifies health aspects of a person's immune system

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a lab-on-a-chip system that can identify the health aspects of a person's immune system from a drop of their blood, within minutes.

25 Sep 2019

MR Solutions’ new liquid helium-free PET-MR system to be displayed at WMIC

MR Solutions’ latest liquid helium free PET-MR preclinical imaging system for the molecular research community was the subject of talks and papers on simultaneous PET-MR imaging at the World Molecular Imaging Congress held in Montreal in September.

From MR Solutions 25 Sep 2019

Urine test for detection of early-stage pancreatic cancer reaches final stage of validation

A urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage of validation before being developed for use with patients.

25 Sep 2019

Web-based tool predicts risks of conditions in middle-aged women

A web-based calculator that helps middle-aged women predict their risks of conditions that become more likely with age has been developed by public health, medical and computer science experts from throughout the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

25 Sep 2019

Scientists review benefits and challenges of using film in public health research

The research community is increasingly recognizing video as more than just a medium to disseminate scientific findings after a study's conclusion.

25 Sep 2019

Device / Technology News

New method can improve precision medicine, safety of drug-delivery devices

USC researchers develop world’s most realistic model of the human hand in motion

AI accurately predicts radiation therapy side effects for patients with head and neck cancers

Researcher aims to make CRISPR-Cas9 system safer and more precise

Pitt engineer applies structural monitoring technology to the human spine

DePuy Synthes introduces 3D-printed titanium interbody implants for spinal fusion surgery

Eisai and Fronteo announce launch of Coroban to predict inpatients' tumbling and falling risks

Study may lead to earlier detection of heart failure and new targeted treatments

Study uses human skin topography to control cracks in biomedical devices

Prediction system found to be effective at increasing palliative care consultations

Researchers use AI to predict depression outcomes

Healthcare records hacked, data breaches uncovered

Nanotechnology enhances delivery of chemotherapy drugs

Interactive VR during high-intensity cycling reduces muscle pain

Virtual environment offers a new therapeutic option to fight obesity

New lab-on-a-chip system quickly identifies health aspects of a person's immune system

MR Solutions’ new liquid helium-free PET-MR system to be displayed at WMIC

Urine test for detection of early-stage pancreatic cancer reaches final stage of validation

Web-based tool predicts risks of conditions in middle-aged women

Scientists review benefits and challenges of using film in public health research

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