Ophthalmology

Secondhand smoke exposure linked to myopia in children

Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is associated with greater myopic refraction, longer axial length, and increased odds of developing moderate and high myopia, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Network Open.

Biomedical technology

Researchers develop recyclable, fully biodegradable ECG patch

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new sustainable electrocardiogram (ECG, also known as EKG) patch that is fully recyclable and made of biomaterials. The device is modular, so electronic components ...

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