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Wearable technology continuously monitors heart-rate recovery to predict risk
The time it takes the heart to return to its baseline rhythm after exercise can predict a host of cardiovascular or metabolic disorders. In a new study, scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign used a "smart ...
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A new smartphone-sized device can test for tuberculosis: Why that matters for children
Tulane University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device that can deliver rapid, accurate tuberculosis diagnoses in under an hour, according to a study published in Science Translational ...
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More opportunities to test for Alzheimer's using new analytical method
A simpler method of analyzing blood samples for Alzheimer's disease has been tested in a large multicenter study led by Lund University in Sweden. "This is a major step in bringing simple blood tests for Alzheimer's disease ...
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New gene editing tool shows promise for treating diseases with multiple mutations
Investigators from Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have developed STITCHR, a new gene editing tool that can insert therapeutic genes into specific locations without causing unwanted mutations. ...
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By recreating neural pathway in dish, new research may speed pain treatment
Stanford Medicine investigators have replicated, in a lab dish, one of humans' most prominent nervous pathways for sensing pain. This nerve circuit transmits sensations from the body's skin to the brain. Once further processed ...
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First-of-its-kind wearable device gauges health by sensing how skin 'breathes'
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first wearable device for measuring gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device offers an entirely new way to assess skin health, ...
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Fish swim bladders could be useful in a treatment for heart failure
Hydrogels, which are soft materials formed by cross-linking polymers, could have a variety of medical applications. In research published in Advanced Science, investigators developed an injectable hydrogel containing components ...
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As FDA slashes workforce, number of new medical devices reaching the public has fallen
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of life-changing, high-risk medical devices reportedly slowed to a 10-year low for the January to March period, as sources say recent layoffs have had devastating effects.
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Handheld electro-shockers can pose risk for individuals with cardiac implants, study finds
Research has found that handheld electro-shockers commonly used for self-defense can potentially interact with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, putting individuals at risk.
Apr 9, 2025
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Microscale brain–computer interface is small enough to be placed between hair follicles
A team of engineers at Georgia Institute of Technology's Wearable Intelligent Systems and Healthcare Center, working with colleagues affiliated with several institutions in South Korea, has developed a microscale brain–computer ...
Scientists create first-ever dengue-on-a-chip to study this deadly virus
A deadly disease is on the rise: dengue, a mosquito-borne virus that already affects millions and is spreading even further due to climate change. Despite its growing threat, dengue is hard to study in animals—and even ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Innovative technology developed for rapid detection of airborne influenza viruses
As schools reopen, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reports an uptick in flu cases following a recent decline. Influenza, caused by a virus, presents a serious health threat, particularly in enclosed ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Mimicking embryonic growth: Placental IL1α under hypoxia dramatically enhances liver organoid growth
Organoids are made to model human organs and are promising for research and therapy, but there are limitations to their growth and function. A recent study by researchers at The University of Tokyo found that placenta-derived ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Handheld device offers new approach to heart disease screening
Researchers have developed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes as a tool for detecting certain types of heart disease.
Apr 8, 2025
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Cells very similar to neurons obtained from human dental stem cells
Cells with electrophysiological activity obtained at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) are opening up new avenues for the study of neurodegenerative diseases and the development of future autologous transplants.
Apr 7, 2025
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Tailored brain stimulation through implanted device offers hope for epilepsy
A study published in Brain Communications highlights a new approach to treating drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed an innovative deep brain stimulation (DBS) platform that was used to not only ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Scientists develop device to determine different types of chronic pain
Monash University scientists have developed a new (preclinical) method to distinguish between chronic pain subtypes, such as fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy.
Apr 7, 2025
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Sound therapy effectively reduces motion sickness by stimulating inner ear
A research group led by Takumi Kagawa and Masashi Kato at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that using "a unique sound stimulation technology"—a device that stimulates the inner ear with a specific ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Alzheimer's early detection tests using video games may be as effective as blood tests
Alzheimer's early detection tests using video games developed by Rutgers-Newark researchers may help spot the disease years before symptoms are noticeable and provide a noninvasive form of dementia screening.
Apr 4, 2025
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Novel genomic screening tool enables precision reverse-engineering of genetic programming in cells
Collaborative research led by investigators at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center defines a novel approach to understanding how certain proteins called transcription factors determine which genetic ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Platform-predicted treatments improve outcomes for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
Results from a new Phase 3 trial published in the journal npj Precision Oncology found that a cancer stem cell test can accurately choose more effective treatments and lead to improved outcomes for patients with platinum-resistant ...
Apr 4, 2025
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A smart wearable for ear-based high-precision health sensing
Wearables such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, or data glasses have become an integral part of our everyday lives. They record health data, monitor your sleep, or calculate your calorie consumption.
Apr 4, 2025
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Researchers combine 3D bioprinting with AI to personalize oral soft tissue grafts
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to fabricate personalized gingival (gum) tissue grafts using an innovative combination of 3D bioprinting and artificial intelligence ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Powerful new software platform could reshape biomedical research by making data analysis more accessible
A powerful new software platform called the Playbook Workflow Builder is set to transform biomedical research by allowing scientists to conduct complex and customized data analyses without advanced programming skills.
Apr 3, 2025
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