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Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to a research review in the May/June issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

9 May 2017

New method helps visualize, measure real-time lipid metabolism in living fish

Studying how our bodies metabolize lipids such as fatty acids, triglycerides, and cholesterol can teach us about cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other health problems, as well as reveal basic cellular functions.

9 May 2017

Researchers develop fast algorithm that provides new insights into protein evolution

Understanding evolution is one of the cornerstones of biology - evolution is, in fact, the sole explanation for life's diversity on our planet.

9 May 2017

Machine learning could help reduce false positives from mammography screening

Machine learning (or coding) could help reduce false positives from mammography screening, according to an article study published online in the May 4, 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology.

8 May 2017

New technique uses modified insulin and red blood cells to reduce blood sugar levels

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a new technique that uses modified insulin and red blood cells to create a glucose-responsive "smart" insulin delivery system.

8 May 2017

New cell-separation technique could revolutionize vital therapies for life-threatening diseases

A new cell separator that began life as a tinfoil and epoxy glue prototype built with supplies from a University shop could revolutionize stem-cell and regenerative cell-based therapies.

8 May 2017

Simple e-health tool for risk assessment of feet will help diabetes patients

A stringently designed web form with questions about foot ulcers, deformities and neuropathy will soon be brought into use to better protect the feet of people with diabetes. The tool is a result of research conducted at Sahlgrenska Academy.

8 May 2017

Machine learning algorithm can help predict progression of age-related macular degeneration

Scientists have demonstrated that a machine learning algorithm, using images of patients' retinas obtained over time, can predict the critical moment when early or intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will progress into severe AMD.

8 May 2017

Novel portable wireless device can monitor stomach motility in patients suffering from gastroparesis

The potentially debilitating condition known as gastroparesis, which results when stomach muscle contractions function abnormally, causing the stomach's contents to empty too slowly, affects as many as five million Americans

8 May 2017

Danish researchers develop new system for visual pain communication between patient and doctor

Danish researchers have developed a system that lets you visually draw your pain using an app on your phone. Doctors can then study your symptoms as images or video, saving time and improving treatment.

8 May 2017

Large nuclear cardiology laboratory achieves dose reduction by 60%, study shows

A large nuclear cardiology laboratory has slashed its average radiation dose by 60% in eight years, according to new research presented today at ICNC 2017 and published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

8 May 2017

Inhealthcare and Roche Diagnostics partnership brings new innovation to self-testing market

Digital health specialist Inhealthcare has developed a pioneering mobile app to bring a new level of sophistication to the home monitoring of long-term conditions by Britain's NHS.

From Inhealthcare Limited 7 May 2017

Researchers use big data to assess impact of infected animal carriers in Ebola virus spread

IBM announced its researchers have used big data analytics to assess the impact of infected animal carriers, or an animal reservoir, in the spread of the Ebola virus in a way not been previously done for earlier disease models.

5 May 2017

Massachusetts Eye and Ear aims to enhance care for retina patients with new 3D visualization surgical system

Massachusetts Eye and Ear is enhancing the care it brings to adult and pediatric retina patients with a new and innovative vitreoretinal surgical platform, known as the NGENUITY 3D Visualization System.

5 May 2017

New technique improves accuracy, reduces costs of real-time assessment of kidney function

A new technique developed by researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Lab promises to improve accuracy and lower costs of real-time assessment of kidney function, reports an article published this week by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, in the Journal of Biomedical Optics.

5 May 2017

Researchers find new way to make influenza visible to the naked eye

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have discovered a way to make influenza visible to the naked eye, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

5 May 2017

Novel signal-processing tool enables unbiased, data-driven analysis of ultrasonic vocalizations

Vocalization plays a significant role in social communication across species such as speech by humans and song by birds. Male mice produce ultrasonic vocalizations in the presence of females and both sexes sing during friendly social encounters.

5 May 2017

Advanced endoscope to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of early colon cancer

Minimally invasive endoscope using breakthrough photonics technology to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of bowel polyps and early colon cancer.

5 May 2017

Systec showcases comprehensive laboratory product range at Biotechnica/Labvolution 2017

Once again, Systec GmbH, the leading manufacturer of autoclaves, including laboratory autoclaves, media preparators, and plate pourers for liquid media and microbiological culture media, will be presenting the highlights of its comprehensive product range at this year’s Biotechnica/Labvolution.

From Systec GmbH 5 May 2017

$Study finds increased variability in autorefractor testing in patients with Down syndrome$

Study finds increased variability in autorefractor testing in patients with Down syndrome

Even objective, automated vision testing--using a device called an autorefractor--gives variable results in patients with Down syndrome, reports a study in the May issue of Optometry and Vision Science, the official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

5 May 2017

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Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

New method helps visualize, measure real-time lipid metabolism in living fish

Researchers develop fast algorithm that provides new insights into protein evolution

Machine learning could help reduce false positives from mammography screening

New technique uses modified insulin and red blood cells to reduce blood sugar levels

New cell-separation technique could revolutionize vital therapies for life-threatening diseases

Simple e-health tool for risk assessment of feet will help diabetes patients

Machine learning algorithm can help predict progression of age-related macular degeneration

Novel portable wireless device can monitor stomach motility in patients suffering from gastroparesis

Danish researchers develop new system for visual pain communication between patient and doctor

Large nuclear cardiology laboratory achieves dose reduction by 60%, study shows

Inhealthcare and Roche Diagnostics partnership brings new innovation to self-testing market

Researchers use big data to assess impact of infected animal carriers in Ebola virus spread

Massachusetts Eye and Ear aims to enhance care for retina patients with new 3D visualization surgical system

New technique improves accuracy, reduces costs of real-time assessment of kidney function

Researchers find new way to make influenza visible to the naked eye

Novel signal-processing tool enables unbiased, data-driven analysis of ultrasonic vocalizations

Advanced endoscope to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of early colon cancer

Systec showcases comprehensive laboratory product range at Biotechnica/Labvolution 2017

Study finds increased variability in autorefractor testing in patients with Down syndrome

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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