swyMed’s ‘mobile telemedicine solution’ that enables field care providers to conduct high quality, reliable, real-time video consults with physicians to treat patients even in the most remote areas or on the go.

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

DOT Telemedicine Backpack is the first lightweight, mobile telemedicine solution that enables field care providers to conduct high quality, reliable, real-time video consults with physicians to treat patients even in the most remote areas or on the go. Leveraging swyMed’s patent-pending video technology, the DOT Telemedicine Backpack delivers smooth, reliable connectivity for Mobile Integrated Healthcare, at the lowest bandwidth in the market. The company will be showcasing its DOT Telemedicin...

Philips Azurion platform is a next generation image-guided therapy solutions

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

Philips reinforces leadership in image-guided therapy solutions with global launch of next generation Philips Azurion platform Azurion image-guided therapy platform for interventional labs is the result of a multi-year development program conducted in close collaboration with leading clinicians in the field. The company said this next generation platform features a state-of-the-art ergonomic design with an easy-to-use intuitive user interface, enabling clinic...

FDA approved, PIVO vascular access device which is a single-use, disposable device that attaches to a peripheral IV line and allows for needle-free blood draws

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

PIVO vascular access device is a single-use, disposable device that attaches to a peripheral IV line and allows for needle-free blood draws. Medical device innovator Velano Vascular announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for PIVO™, its innovative needle-free vascular access device that seeks to improve the blood draw experience for patients while reducing risk to both patients and practitioners. Based on significant usage and input from p...

Personalized medicine research and applications growing globally.

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

Personalized medicine is a medical procedure that separates patients into different groups—with medical decisions, practices, interventions and/or products being tailored to the individual patient based on their predicted response or risk of disease. The terms personalized medicine, precision medicine, stratified medicine and P4 medicine are used interchangeably to describe this concept though some authors and organisations use these expressions separately to indicate particular nuances. Pers...

NASA’s research on SkinCare

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

SkinCare is a human physiology experiment, which aims at characterizing different parameters of human skin (i.e. hydration grade, transepidermal water loss, skin surface video imaging) in weightlessness and inside the International Space Station. Long-duration missions in microgravity affect skin by causing excessive dryness, increased cell loss and increased aging. Investigators will test the applicability of the space environment as a model of aging skin. Noninvasive medical equipment will be ...

Amiigo Bracelet measures and tracks specific exercises, reps, sets, heart rate, calories burned.

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

Amiigo Bracelet measures and tracks specific exercises, reps, sets, heart rate, calories burned. See your details immediately on your iPhone or Android! Amiigo to track nearly any repetitious activity in the gym Fitness bands and bracelets are notorious for falling off during excercise and physical activity. Whether you wear your fitness bracelet at the gym, at the pool, or during work, you don't want to look down and realize that it's no longer on your wrist. No more back tracking through...

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH London research found small genetic contributions to self-reported tiredness and low energy

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

Already feeling drained so early in the year? Genes might contribute in a small but significant way to whether people report being tired and low in energy. This is according to UK researchers led by Vincent Deary of Northumbria University, Newcastle, and Saskia Hagenaars of the University of Edinburgh, in a paper in Springer Nature’s journal Molecular Psychiatry. They found that genetics accounts for about eight percent of people’s differences in self-reported tiredness/low energy; this impli...

Waseda University Japan, researchers have developed new cheaper way of producing electronic devices that are flexible, elastic, and adhere to the skin.

Posted on March 4, 2017 by

Waseda University researchers have developed processes and materials for ultrathin stick-on electronic devices using elastomeric “nanosheet” film, achieving ease of production while also preserving high elasticity and flexibility fifty times better than previously reported polymer nanosheets. Black lines are simply printed on the nanosheet, but are able to conduct electricity This research is published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C online edition, February 1, 2017. ...

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology South Korea has created a metal-based substance that works to cut out amyloid-β, the protein vital for the development of Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, or UNIST, in South Korea has created a metal-based substance that works to cut out amyloid-β, the protein vital for the development of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that by hydrolyzing, a process of splitting a molecule apart using water, amyloid-beta proteins using a crystal structure called tetra-N methylated cyclam, or TMC, they could reduce the toxicity of Aβ. The team used cobalt, nickel, copper and zinc placed at the center...

Researchers At Seoul National University have developed ‘smart contact lenses’ that are capable of protecting eyes from electromagnectic (EM) waves that may cause eye diseases such as cataracts.

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

Recently, smart contact lenses with electronic circuits have been proposed for various sensor and display applications where the use of flexible and biologically stable electrode materials is essential. Graphene is an atomically thin carbon material with a two-dimensional hexagonal lattice that shows outstanding electrical and mechanical properties as well as excellent biocompatibility. In addition, graphene is capable of protecting eyes from electromagnectic (EM) waves that may cause eye dis...

Duke University researchers have discovered a way to detect signs of cancer on a cell-by-cell basis using two lasers and a camera

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have discovered a way to detect signs of cancer on a cell-by-cell basis using two lasers and a camera. Several medical devices currently in use and in clinical trials around the world look for increases in cellular stiffness as an indicator of cancerous tissue. These devices, however, rely on readings from many cells clustered together within the body and cannot operate on a cellular level. In a study published online Feb. 28 in the Biophysical Journ...

Neocis Inc’s ‘Yomi’ is the first robotic dental surgery system approved by FDA

Posted on March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 by

Yomi is a computerized navigational system intended to provide assistance in both the planning (pre-operative) and the surgical (intra-operative) phases of dental implantation surgery. The system provides software to preoperatively plan dental implantation procedures and provides navigational guidance of the surgical instruments. “I’ve done thousands of implants free-hand. Yomi will be a game changer for dental implant surgery.” https://youtu.be/l2L2I5rtLcY Dental implant surgery is the sta...

Muscular Dystrophy Association research update on ‘muscular atrophy’

Posted on March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 by

Muscle atrophy is defined as a decrease in the mass of the muscle; it can be a partial or complete wasting away of muscle, and is most commonly experienced when persons suffer temporary disabling circumstances such as being restricted in movement and/or confined to bed as when hospitalized. When a muscle atrophies, this leads to muscle weakness, since the ability to exert force is related to mass. Modern medicine's understanding of the quick onset of muscle atrophy is a major factor behind the p...

Stanford University researchers have developed a brain-to-computer hookup that can enable people with paralysis to type via direct brain control at the highest speeds and accuracy levels reported to date.

Posted on March 1, 2017 by

A clinical research paper led by Stanford University investigators has demonstrated that a brain-to-computer hookup can enable people with paralysis to type via direct brain control at the highest speeds and accuracy levels reported to date. The report involved three study participants with severe limb weakness — two from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, and one from a spinal cord injury. They each had one or two baby-aspirin-sized electrode arrays placed...

‘Airo’ is a self water harvesting bottle from air and a solar charger for your smart phone

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by

Austrian startup Fontus has developed a novel water bottle that harvest water from air. It's a vaporware that literally pull water vapor out of the air to fill itself. Harvesting water from the air via processes like condensation has been practiced in various ways for eons, of course. In recent years, we've seen a James Dyson award go to an Australian irrigation system that works on the same principle, as well as a lightweight bamboo tower that grabs its own water. But the ability to do so ba...

University College London research suggest long-term stress can result in higher levels of obesity

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

People who suffer long-term stress may also be more prone to obesity, according to research by scientists at UCL which involved examining hair samples for levels of cortisol, a hormone which regulates the body’s response to stress. The paper, published in the journal Obesity, showed that exposure to higher levels of cortisol over several months is associated with people being more heavily, and more persistently, overweight. The prevalence of overweight and obesity has markedly increased duri...

FDA approves Vidas Brahm’s ‘PCT Assay’ to help determine if antibiotic treatment should be started or stopped

Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the expanded use of the Vidas Brahms PCT Assay to help health care providers determine if antibiotic treatment should be started or stopped in patients with lower respiratory tract infections, such as community-acquired pneumonia, and stopped in patients with sepsis. This is the first test to use procalcitonin (PCT), a protein associated with the body’s response to a bacterial infection, as a biomarker to help make antibiotic management decisions...

University of Melbourne research on effectiveness of online exercise sessions by a physiotherapist to treat chronic knee osteoarthritis

Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by

University of Melbourne research has found that treating chronic knee osteoarthritis by conducting online exercise sessions by a physiotherapist (via Skype), combined with an automated online pain-coping program, has substantial benefits for improving pain, function and quality of life. Treating chronic knee osteoarthritis is set to go “virtual” after new research found that exercise delivered by a physiotherapist via Skype, combined with an automated online pain-coping program, has substant...

NASA’s Space Food Bars That Will Keep Orion Weight Off and Crew Weight On

Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by

When astronauts in the Orion spacecraft travel beyond the moon to explore deep space destinations, they’ll need a robust diet to keep them healthy and sharp. While crew members aboard the International Space Station can choose from approximately 200 items for their meals and have the space to stow an array of options, feeding the crew on deep space missions presents several unique challenges that NASA scientists are working to tackle. Orion has limited room inside it to accommodate the suppli...

‘Sonoporation’ Gene transfer using ultrasound

Posted on February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 by

Sonoporation, or cellular sonication, is the use of sound (typically ultrasonic frequencies) for modifying the permeability of the cell plasma membrane. This technique is usually used in molecular biology and non-viral gene therapy in order to allow uptake of large molecules such as DNA into the cell, in a cell disruption process called transfection or transformation. Sonoporation employs the acoustic cavitation of microbubbles to enhance delivery of these large molecules. The bioactivity of ...

University Of South California research suggest fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system

Posted on February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 by

In the first evidence of a natural intervention triggering stem cell-based regeneration of an organ or system, a study in the June 5 issue of the Cell Stem Cell shows that cycles of prolonged fasting not only protect against immune system damage — a major side effect of chemotherapy — but also induce immune system regeneration, shifting stem cells from a dormant state to a state of self-renewal. In both mice and a Phase 1 human clinical trial involving patients receiving chemotherapy, long pe...

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University (UK) have developed smart balaclava with electric-conductive yarns that can help athletes stay warm and avert chest infections in cold weather

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

Researchers have developed a smart balaclava which warms oxygen before it’s inhaled to reduce the risk of athletes contracting chest infections in winter. Nottingham Trent University and German advanced knitting machine manufacturer Stoll GmBH created a prototype to help runners and skiers who can be exposed to increased risk of infections when exercising in the cold. The technology centres on a knitted patch of electric-conductive yarn over the nose and mouth which emits heat when cha...

‘LG Watch Sport’ is a new smart watch that makes smart phone optional as it has features like GPS, Music streaming, Phone, Google Assistant, Email, ePay, Texting…

Posted on February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 by

Left your phone behind? You can always stay in touch with the LG Watch Sport™ on your wrist. This standalone smartwatch stays connected to your smartphone, no matter where it is, even if it's off.* Send and receive calls and texts. Stream music from Google Play™ Music. Monitor your heart rate and track your progress. Download apps easily, and customize the display with your important info. The LG Watch Sport is available in Titanium Google and LG have teamed up to create a pair of smartwatche...

University of Tokyo suggest calcium controls sleep duration. Change in calcium concentration in neurons determines sleep or waking state

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

University of Tokyo and RIKEN researchers have identified seven genes responsible for causing mice to stay awake or fall asleep based on a theoretical model of sleep and on experiments using 21 different genetically-modified mice, some of which showed different sleep durations. Researchers hope that their research will contribute to the understanding and treatment of sleep disorders and associated neurodegenerative diseases. All animals appear to sleep for varying durations. In humans, sleep ...

Carnegie Mellon University study provides the first biological evidence that suggest that married people are healthier than those who are single, divorced or widowed.

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

Studies have suggested that married people are healthier than those who are single, divorced or widowed. A new Carnegie Mellon University study provides the first biological evidence to support that claim. Published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, the researchers found that married individuals had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those who never married or were previously married. These findings support the belief that unmarried people face more psychological stress than married in...

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) research suggest immune genes, legumain and Bag1 in sharks have unique rapid healing power and high resistance to cancer

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

New genomics study of shark DNA, including from great white and great hammerhead sharks, reveals unique modifications in their immunity genes that may underlie the rapid wound healing and possibly higher resistance to cancers in these ocean predators. This research brings us a few steps closer to understanding, from a genetic sense, why sharks exhibit some characteristics that are highly desirable by humans. Sharks and rays are well known to be highly efficient wound healers, and suspected ...

Engineers and biologists at MIT have developed Living sensors bandages that light up when in contact with certain chemicals

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

Engineers and biologists at MIT have teamed up to design a new “living material” — a tough, stretchy, biocompatible sheet of hydrogel injected with live cells that are genetically programmed to light up in the presence of certain chemicals. In a paper published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers demonstrate the new material’s potential for sensing chemicals, both in the environment and in the human body. The team fabricated various wearable sensor...

University of Sussex research suggest, child obesity inherited from parents (35-40%)

Posted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by

Around 35-40 per cent of a child’s BMI – how fat or thin they are – is inherited from their parents, a new study has found. For the most obese children, the proportion rises to 55-60 per cent, suggesting that more than half of their tendency towards obesity is determined by genetics and family environment. The study, led by the University of Sussex, used data on the heights and weights of 100,000 children and their parents spanning six countries worldwide: the UK, USA, China, Indonesia, Sp...

University of Leicester (UK) research suggest, neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson’s disease is a result of stress on the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell rather than failure of the mitochondria as previously thought

Posted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by

The neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson’s disease is a result of stress on the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell rather than failure of the mitochondria as previously thought, according to a study in fruit flies. It was found that the death of neurons associated with the disease was prevented when chemicals that block the effects of endoplasmic reticulum stress were used. Some inherited forms of early-onset Parkinson’s disease have typically been blamed on poorly functioning mitochondr...

Researchers at the University of Tokyo suggest, maternal mRNAs act as templates to produce numerous proteins that support biological activities immediately after fertilization

Posted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have demonstrated that “codons,” the units of the genetic code that specifies the sequence of amino acids in proteins, also determine the stability of maternally derived messenger RNA (mRNA) in fertilized eggs. This discovery has revealed a previously unknown function of the genetic code and its importance in animal development. In animals, mRNAs derived from the maternal genome (maternal mRNAs) are stored in fertilized eggs and act as templates to produ...