Health
Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter
When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 19, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA approves AI device that helps spot skin cancer
The first medical device powered by artificial intelligence and designed to help doctors catch skin cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jan 18, 2024
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Neuroscience
Implantable tactile sensing system shows promise for neuroprosthetics
Tactile mechanoreceptors are essential for environmental interaction and movement. Traditional tactile sensors in wearables and robotics often fall short, especially in restoring touch in cases of paralysis.
Jan 17, 2024
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Cardiology
Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating how sophisticated deep learning technology can be applied ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Neuroscience
Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy
A wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals with cancer who suffer from burning and shooting pain and cramping in their lower limbs brought on by chemotherapy, ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Medical research
Physician survey shows lack of understanding of the FDA's approval process
Many physicians are unfamiliar with how the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulates new drugs and medical devices, and they may be under the impression that the data supporting these approvals are more rigorous than ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Neuroscience
Review highlights advances in wearable brain-computer interfaces
A review in Health Data Science highlights significant advancements in wearable electroencephalogram (EEG) technologies for non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). This review is particularly valuable for researchers ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Intravaginal sponge can make treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and effective
A biodegradable sponge made of chitosan, a biopolymer derived from the shells of crustaceans, releases medication slowly into the organism and makes treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and effective, judging from the ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Can we fight back against Parkinson's disease? These research volunteers hope so
About three years before he retired, David Campbell noticed something weird happening as he typed. Whenever he tried to hit a letter, say "a," he'd get "aaa," like the keyboard was jamming or his finger was triple-tapping ...
Jan 7, 2024
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Medical economics
Deep flaws in FDA oversight of medical devices, and patient harm, exposed in lawsuits and records
Living with diabetes, Carlton "PeeWee" Gautney Jr. relied on a digital device about the size of a deck of playing cards to pump insulin into his bloodstream.
Jan 2, 2024
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