Vaccination
Data from wearable devices shows power of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2
Data harvested from wearable devices and health apps could be valuable in public health research, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus.
Jul 26, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Scientists develop new robot medics to go where doctors can't
Game-changing robotics technology that can provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Jul 21, 2023
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Cardiology
A pragmatic approach for the detection of post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence
Symptom-driven electrocardiogram (ECG) recording plays a significant role in the detection of post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence (AFR). However, making timely medical contact whenever symptoms occur may not be practical. ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Cardiology
Finding a way to help newborns who can't immediately have heart treatment
Newborns with complex congenital heart defects (CHD) and pulmonary overcirculation often need treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately, some of these children are not in good enough health to withstand surgery.
Jul 20, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Light quality found to enhance contrast vision
Prof Sei-ichi Tsujimura of the Nagoya City University and Prof Su-Ling Yeh of National Taiwan University and Kagoshima University, have discovered that our visual acuity (contrast sensitivity) can be improved by using a light ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Models can predict breast cancer-related lymphedema
Preoperative and postoperative models are highly accurate for predicting breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), according to a study published online July 12 in JAMA Surgery.
Jul 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rare dialysis complication can kill, and more could be done to stop it
Nieltje Gedney was half-asleep in her West Virginia home, watching murder mysteries over the hum of a bedside hemodialysis machine, when she felt something warm and wet in her armpit.
Jul 13, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
New app aims to improve communication with people with autism spectrum disorder
Researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Parc Taulí University Hospital have developed a mobile application that compiles and presents valuable pieces of information and advice for people who interact ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds a stronger placebo effect for those who believe sham medical treatments are personalized
If you believe a medical treatment was developed specifically for you, it may be more effective, especially if you want to be seen as unique, according to new research from McGill University.
Jul 13, 2023
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Neuroscience
AI-supercharged neurotech threatens mental privacy: UNESCO
The combination of "warp speed" advances in neurotechnology, such as brain implants or scans that can increasingly peek inside minds, and artificial intelligence poses a threat to mental privacy, UNESCO warned on Thursday.
Jul 13, 2023
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