Engineers and physicians have developed a wearable ultrasound device that can assess both the structure and function of the human heart. The portable device, which is roughly the size of a postage stamp, can be worn for up ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and around the world. Low-dose chest computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended to screen people between 50 and 80 years of age with a significant history ...
Jan 12, 2023
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The World Health Organization criticized China's "very narrow" definition of COVID deaths on Wednesday, warning that official statistics were not showing the true impact of the outbreak.
Jan 4, 2023
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Since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the international community has voiced its concerns about the deteriorating conditions in the country.
Dec 22, 2022
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Lung nodule biopsies performed with new robotic bronchoscopy technology may be safer and more effective than those done by traditional methods, a study by researchers at University of Texas (UT) Southwestern suggests.
Dec 20, 2022
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University of Waterloo researchers are developing a new patch that would offer diabetics an affordable, accurate, pain-free, round-the-clock alternative to traditional tests that require pricking a finger for a blood sample ...
Dec 20, 2022
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While most women plan to be involved in decisions about their care during childbirth, in practice most decisions are led by midwives, a new study reveals.
Dec 19, 2022
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The human brain consumes an immense amount of energy and needs an uninterrupted supply of oxygen to maintain its activity. Therefore, the brain is equipped with a network of delicate blood vessels that transport oxygen molecules ...
Nov 29, 2022
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A group of researchers in the Madrid region have developed and patented a new smart mask with an innovative design that can monitor a wearer´s vital signs from up to 20 km away.
Nov 14, 2022
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Simple, personalized alerts embedded in a patients' electronic health record (EHR) led to a wider use of guideline recommended lipid-lowering therapies at 90-days, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine researchers.
Nov 8, 2022
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