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Assessing the effects of cell phone radiation on brain tissue

Researchers have found a novel, non-invasive technique for measuring brain hot spots caused by electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones, according to a study published today.

Medical research created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (10) | comments 9 | with audio podcast

Advanced brain investigations can become better and cheaper

(Medical Xpress)—An important method for brain research and diagnosis is magnetoencephalography (MEG). But the MEG systems are so expensive that not all EU countries have one today. A group of Swedish researchers ...

Neuroscience created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Crag keeps the light 'fantastic' for photoreceptors

The ability of the eye of a fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) to respond to light depends on a delicate ballet that keeps the supply of light sensors called rhodopsin constant as photoreceptors turn on and off in respon ...

Neuroscience created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sitting pad to help decrease risk of 'chair disease'

(Medical Xpress)—To prevent the risk of 'chair disease', The University of Queensland researchers have developed a 'sitting pad' device that uses an alarm to alert workers to stand up more regularly.

Health created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Simplifying heart surgery with stretchable electronics devices

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the McCormick School of Engineering are part of a team that has used stretchable electronics to create a multipurpose medical catheter that can both monitor heart functions ...

Cardiology created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Rapid Rehab: Smart insole to correct walking abnormalities

(Medical Xpress)—Move over Nike Plus. University of Utah (the U) professor Stacy Bamberg, of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is developing a shoe insole that can gather comparable data to Nike's ...

Medical research created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Learning a new sense: Scientists observe as humans learn to sense like a rat, with 'whiskers'

A Weizmann Institute experiment in which volunteers learned to sense objects' locations using just "rat whiskers" may help improve aids for the blind.

Neuroscience created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Using robots to help children with autism

(Medical Xpress)—Her name is Charlie, and the purple bows sitting on top of her head are the prettiest thing about her. But her looks are not what matter – which is good because she's green. Charlie is ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Sep 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Monitoring brain activity during study can help predict test performance

(Medical Xpress)—Research at Sandia National Laboratories has shown that it's possible to predict how well people will remember information by monitoring their brain activity while they study. 

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Scientists uncover strategy able to dramatically reduce chemotherapy's side effects

Researchers in Leuven (VIB/KU Leuven) have confirmed their hypothesis that normalizing blood vessels by blocking oxygen sensor PHD2 would make chemotherapy more effective. They also demonstrated for the first time that this ...

Cancer created Aug 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Improvements in technology help manage asthma

Inhalers count puffs. Peak-flow meters are read digitally. Nebulizers have shrunk to half their old size.

Immunology created Aug 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Unprecedented accuracy in locating brain electrical activity with new device

Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have developed the world's first device designed for mapping the human brain that combines whole-head magnetoencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging ...

Medical research created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Social media gives helping hand to fall-prone elderly

When an elderly person suffers a fall it is in their best interests that help arrives as soon as possible, and for this reason most elderly people wear some form of alarm system that lets them contact emergency ...

Health created Jul 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New detector for rare cancer cells

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers in the US have developed a new detector for measuring rare circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in samples of whole blood.

Cancer created Jul 07, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

New technology helps patients suffering joint damage

Biomedical engineering researchers say better implantable sensors and cartilage-growing techniques are making engineered cartilage a clinical reality for patients suffering from joint damage.

Surgery created Jul 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1