Antibiotics are usually only needed at particular sites, where infection is likely to start. Yet, they’re delivered throughout the entire body via pills and injections. This results in poor localized effectiveness, unnecessary effects on the rest of the body, and sometimes leads to the development of resistance. Researchers at Flinders Univer (Read more...)
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Researchers uncover novel molecular clues for tumor aggression in neurofibromatosis type 1
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report that their study of tumor samples from people with the rare genetic syndrome neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) has uncovered novel molecular clues about which tumors are most likely to be aggres…
Interview with a Father of Modern Surgical Robotics, Dr. Yulun Wang
Founder of both InTouch Health and Computer Motion, Dr. Yulun Wang is considered one of the fathers of modern surgical robotics. Originally a graduate of University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Wang developed AESOP (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning), the first FDA approved surgical robot, and the ZEUS Robotic Surgical System (Read more...)
Researchers identify targeted therapy for adolescent patients with neuroblastoma
Mount Sinai researchers have identified a targeted therapy for adolescent patients with neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric nerve cancer, who would otherwise have no treatment options, according to a study published in October in Cancer Cell.
Soft Auditory Brainstem Hearing Implants from Platinum Kirigami
People who have hearing loss because of inner ear damage or from a poorly functioning auditory nerve are not helped by cochlear and middle ear implants. Auditory brainstem implants (ABI), which bypass most of the hearing system and send signals directly to the auditory brainstem, are the best option for such patients. But currently these […]
(Read more...)Chip to Evaluate Health of Immune System from Blood Sample
Knowing how well a patient’s immune system is functioning may be very useful in diagnosing a disease and guiding the course of therapy. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore are making this a reality, having developed a hybrid chip that assesses the health of white blood cells in a whole blood sample. The microfluidic (Read more...)
Le choix intelligent en recherche clinique précoce
PHILADELPHIE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–À l’occasion du congrès Clinical Trials Phase I & II A qui s’ouvre aujourd’hui à Philadelphie, le partenariat sans but lucratif CATALIS Québec dévoile une campagne promotionnelle pour faire connaître les atouts du Qué…
The smart choice in early-stage clinical research
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #ClinicalTrialsQuebec–CATALIS Quebec Clinical Trials demonstrate Quebec’s expertise in early-phase clinical trials. Discover the possibilities: clinicaltrialsquebec.com
Artificial pancreas system more effective than existing treatments at controlling blood glucose levels
A new artificial pancreas system that uses advanced control algorithms to automatically monitor and regulate blood glucose levels was more effective than existing treatments at controlling blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes, according …
EPFL and Mass. Eye and Ear researchers are developing highly elastic hearing implants
Close to half a million people around the world suffer from a serious hearing impairment. In some cases, they can find relief with hearing aids, cochlear and other types of implants. Yet these devices do not help people whose inner ear is damaged or wh…
Skin’s circadian clock is independent of the eyes or brain, study finds
Squids, octopuses, cuttlefish, amphibians, and chameleon lizards are among the animals that can change the color of their skin in a blink of an eye. They have photoreceptors in their skin that operate independently of their brain. The photoreceptors ar…
Researchers identify circuit that links cigarette smoking and risk of developing diabetes
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a circuit in rats that links cigarette smoking and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study featured on the cover of the October 17 issue of Nature.
Alvo Medical Shows Off Its Vision of The Future of Operating Room Design
Located in the picturesque town of Śmigiel, Poland, Alvo Medical is a family-run business that specializes in everything related to operating room layout and design. Since the company first started producing steel operating room furniture 25 years ago, Alvo has grown to become a worldwide provider of innovative healthcare solutions in the OR. (Read more...)
Contact-Free Baby Monitor Uses White Noise to Monitor Breathing
Echolocation technologies can detect objects by measuring how long it takes sound to bounce off them. This is used to detect submarines underwater, but now to also measure a child’s breathing while delivering soothing, and sleep inducing, white noise. Next week, researchers from the University of Washington will be at the MobiCom 2019 confere (Read more...)
HairBoom Air Helmet FDA Cleared to Treat Hair Loss
WONTECH, a Korean company, won FDA clearance for its HairBoom Air hair loss treatment helmet. The device delivers low-power laser therapy to the scalp, bathing it in light. This kind of treatment has been shown to help increase blood flow around hair follicles, increasing oxygenation in nearby tissues, resulting in more hair growth and improved [&h (Read more...)
Dry Eye Disease (DED) in EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, UK): Epidemiology Analysis & Forecast 2017-2028 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Dry Eye Disease (DED) – Epidemiology Forecast to 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical & forecasted epidemiology of …
Dry eye disease: New treatment on the horizon
Current treatments for dry eye disease do not work for everyone. A preliminary investigation of new antibody based eye drops produces encouraging results.
Retinal macular damage linked to sleep apnea in diabetes
A new Taiwanese study presented on October 14, 2019, at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, reports that macular edema in diabetes occurs more often in those who have severe sleep apnea.
Aura Biosciences Announces Updated Phase 1b/2 Clinical Data for AU-011 Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2019 Annual Meeting
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aura Biosciences, a leader in the development of novel targeted therapies in ocular oncology, today announced the presentation of updated clinical data from its ongoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating the safety …
Craig Johnson Has Joined Visioneering Technologies Inc. as Quality Specialist
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Craig Johnson joined Visioneering Technologies, Inc. in the role of Quality Specialist, based in their Alpharetta, GA Headquarters. Johnson will be responsible for ongoing management of field quality activities including mater…