Medical research
High hopes: The quest to turn cannabis into a potent medicine
Marijuana shows promise in treating illnesses ranging from depression and addiction to arthritis and epilepsy.
Nov 28, 2023
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News tagged with medical devices
Pediatrics
An AI-aided stethoscope can improve home monitoring of asthma in very young children
Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home. This provides a more complete picture of their disease ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Researchers develop antibacterial material for use with internal medical devices such as hip replacements or pacemakers
Researchers at Colorado State University and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have developed an effective and flexible antimicrobial material that could be used to coat medical devices placed inside the body.
Nov 16, 2023
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Vaccination
Is the US reporting system for vaccine safety broken?
A US reporting system designed to detect potential safety issues with vaccines is supposed to be user-friendly, responsive, and transparent. But an investigation published by The BMJ today finds it's not meeting its own standards.
Nov 9, 2023
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Cardiology
Experimental pacemaker converts heartbeat energy to recharge battery
By converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharge its battery, according to a proof-of-principle study to be presented at the American ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Dentistry
Piezoceramics help shorten root canal treatments
When carrying out root canal treatment procedures, dentists need to insert a file deep into the root canal to remove the inflamed tissue. The rotating file often gets jammed and must be cleaned regularly.
Nov 2, 2023
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Medications
Checking for counterfeit medication using a smartphone
When it comes to medication or medical devices sold online, end-users often wonder whether these are real or fake. The SmartID counterfeit-proof barcode system means anyone can use a smartphone to check a product is genuine, ...
Nov 2, 2023
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Health informatics
Improving health care in rural areas
With long waiting lists, significant journey times, an ever-shrinking number of doctor's practices and the aging population, medical care services in sparsely populated regions are under mounting pressure. As part of its ...
Nov 2, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Case study finds regulatory challenges are affecting MedTech innovation in the UK
General trends in the United Kingdom and European Union suggest that regulations on new medical devices are becoming more stringent. Consequently, EU Notified Bodies and UK Approved Bodies, which audit manufacturers against ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Immunology
New insight into the immune response forges a path toward improved medical implants
Introducing medical devices—commonly made of materials such as titanium, silicone, or collagen—into our bodies can elicit a host of different immune responses. While some responses can harm our bodies, others can help ...
Oct 24, 2023
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