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In the 1970s, PVC bags revolutionized the storage of blood and blood products for transfusion. Disposable plastic (PVC) bags replaced reusable glass bottles, making the process more convenient and safer from contamination. ...
Many medical devices and wearable health sensors work by shining light into the skin and measuring the signal that returns. These technologies are used in products ranging from pulse oximeters to fitness trackers. However, ...
Aug 4, 2026
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When a heart attack damages the heart, the injured muscle is replaced by scar tissue. That scar can interfere with the electrical signals that coordinate each heartbeat, increasing the risk of dangerous rhythm disorders known ...
Aug 3, 2026
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When we drink alcohol, our liver breaks it down into acetate, which the body can then burn as fuel. A new Neuropsychopharmacology study has discovered that chronic alcohol use can alter how the brain metabolizes acetate—and ...
Jun 30, 2026
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A patent-pending innovation created and validated in Purdue University's College of Engineering could strengthen pharmaceutical research and development in the areas of batch verification, encapsulation efficiency screening ...
Jun 22, 2026
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As summer in the U.S. heats up, people become more diligent about protecting their skin from the sun. Another option for doing so will soon be available.
Jun 20, 2026
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The volume of high-speed running in modern soccer has increased in line with greater demands placed on professional players, but this has come at a cost, with hamstring injuries on the rise, sometimes sidelining key players ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer—doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.
May 22, 2026
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Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a noninvasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic pain, a new study has suggested.
May 13, 2026
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Researchers at Linköping University show how two important cancer-related proteins can be prevented from collaborating with each other. The discovery shows the way toward future medications to combat, for example, neuroblastoma ...
Apr 20, 2026
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