FDA approved Fisher Wallace Simulator device for treatment of depression and anxiety.

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

The Fisher Wallace Stimulator® is cleared by the FDA for the treatment of depression and anxiety. During each 20 minute treatment session (once or twice a day), the device stimulates the brain to produce serotonin while lowering cortisol (the stress hormone). Patients should not reduce or cease taking antidepressant medication without first speaking to their doctor. The Fisher Wallace Stimulator® is effective in treating the following symptoms of depression and anxiety: Decreased energy a...

Virginia Tech researchers explain that observing a negative emotional experience leaves a trace in the brain, which makes us more vulnerable.

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

Scientists have discovered that observing fear in others may change how information flows in the brain. The finding may help to explain some of the characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Virginia Tech researchers explain that observing a negative emotional experience leaves a trace in the brain, which makes us more vulnerable. “Traumatic experiences, even those without physical pain, are a risk factor for mental disorders,” said Dr. Alexei Morozov, an assistant professor...

Michigan State University in East Lansing research suggest Babies’ fingerprints may hold the key to a lifetime of better health

Posted on January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 by

Babies’ fingerprints may hold the key to a lifetime of better health. In a first-of-its-kind effort, Spartan researcher Anil Jain and his team are using biometric technology to collect the fingerprints of infants in places that lack consistent health and identification records with the goal of tracking immunizations and treatments from birth. Taking fingerprints from very young children – even newborns – is part of a drive in developing countries to monitor the health of infants, who often la...

MMJ Labs has developed non-invasive pain relief VibraCool massaging Ice therapy

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

MMJ Labs LLC., industry leaders in non-invasive pain relief, have announced the launch of their newest product, VibraCool Massaging Ice Therapy. VibraCool® incorporates Cool-Pulse™ technology, leveraging the physiologic pain relievers of high frequency vibration and ice in a product optimized for athletes and chronic joint pain sufferers. VibraCool(R)'s Cool-Pulse(TM) technology combines high frequency massage and ice in a product optimized for athletes and chronic joint pain sufferer...

UK based ‘Cambridge Medical Robotics’ is developing a next-generation robotic system for universal minimal access surgery.

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Cambridge Medical Robotics is developing a next-generation robotic system for universal minimal access surgery. It has developed a robot 'Versius' to perform upper GI, gynaecological, colorectal and renal surgery in cadaveric trials. The system has already demonstrated the ability to visualise and access all these surgical workspaces and to perform tissue manipulation, suturing, needle driving and electro-surgery. CMR has now built 20 proprietary robotic arms, built and tested nine different...

Dwarf trees that yield fruits and vegetables

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Many different fruit trees grow well in containers, from familiar apples to exotic pomegranate (pictured). Dwarf fruit trees provide earlier yields in smaller spaces, and can even be grown in large containers. They bear fruit sooner than standard fruit trees, usually within two years. Dwarf fruit trees also look good, with a compact form that bears normal-sized fruit. They generally reach 2 – 2½m in height. Instead of planting a full size apple tree, you can plant 3-4 dwarf trees in the sa...

Harvard Medical School research suggests, appropriately planned vegetarian diet is good for your health

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religious convictions, concerns about animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock, or a desire to eat in a way that avoids excessive use of environmental resources. Traditionally, research into vegetarianism focused mainly on potential nutritional deficiencies, but in recent years, the pendulum has swung the other way, and studies are confirming the health benefits of meat-free eating. Nowadays, plant-based e...

University of Tokyo have developed a new analytical method that uses the rare metal tungsten to measure 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), a marker for gene expression

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new analytical method that uses the rare metal tungsten to measure 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), a marker for gene expression, one nucleotide at a time. This method holds promise of contributing to advances in epigenetics and regenerative medicine research by simplifying 5hmC detection in the genome, and accelerating the pace in which knowledge on the initialization of cell functions is accumulated. Many multicellular organisms carry o...

‘LEVL’ measures body fat using your breath

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

LEVL is a consumer health and wellness device that will measure a molecule (acetone) in your breath using an innovative nanosensor. With the press of a button and a quick breath, LEVL will measure your fat burning state. Simply breathe into the breath pod and place the pod into the testing port. LEVL is designed to detect trace amounts of acetone in your breath when your body is burning fat. Simply breathe into LEVL. Your breath is captured and analyzed by our groundbreaking nanosensor, provi...

Human body generates enough energy to charge iphone.

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

Electricity is found throughout the human body. The flow of charged ions causes your heart to beat and your muscles to contract. But nowhere in the body is electrical activity better documented than the brain, which contains roughly a hundred billion electrically conductive, biological wires. Electricity is found throughout the human body. The flow of charged ions causes your heart to beat and your muscles to contract. But nowhere in the body is electrical activity better documented than the ...

Human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

The human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities at levels that rise and fall with the day. Past research has shown that the body emits visible light, 1,000 times less intense than the levels which can be seen with the naked eye. In fact, virtually all living creatures emit very weak light. To learn more about this faint visible light, scientists in Japan employed extraordinarily sensitive cameras capable of detecting single photons. Five healthy male ...

University Of Tokyo Research Suggests That Lunar Cycle Affects Timing Of Birth In Cows

Posted on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by

A popular belief that there is a higher number of births around the full moon has been shown to be true for dairy cows by a group of University of Tokyo researchers. Previous studies have found conflicting evidence on the moon cycle affecting the timing of human births and many researchers remain unconvinced that the moon influences human births. Associate Professor Tomohiro Yonezawa of the Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences explains that the results may have varied because “...

Kyoto (Japan) University discovered gene that is responsible for male fertility

Posted on December 28, 2016 by

Sperm are constantly replenished in the adult male body. Understanding the workings of stem cells responsible for this replenishment is expected to shed light on why male fertility diminishes with age, and possibly lead to new treatments for infertility. "So-called Myc genes play an important role in stem cells' ability to self-renew," explains Kyoto University's Takashi Shinohara, who is interested specifically in spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs), which are responsible for producing sperm. S...

UCLA study shows childhood abuse and lack of parental affection can have long-lasting health effect

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Emerging research show childhood abuse and lack of parental affection can have long-lasting effects. In fact, investigators say the emotional and physical damage may last a lifetime. Historically, the psychological damage resulting from childhood abuse and the effects on physical health have been well documented. For instance, this “toxic” stress has been linked to elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and other physical conditions posing a significant health ...

Senseonics has developed a new way to continuously monitor glucose levels around-the-clock, without the need for weekly sensor insertions or having to carry another receiving device.

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Senseonics has developed a new way to continuously monitor glucose levels around-the-clock, without the need for weekly sensor insertions or having to carry another receiving device. Senseonics a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of a long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for people with diabetes, today announced topline results of the PRECISE II (A Prospective, Multicenter Evaluation of the Accuracy of a Novel Co...

Levita Magnetic medical instrument eliminate the necessity of a second incision for some laparoscopic surgeries

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Surgeries are becoming less-invasive and easier to perform thanks to creative ideas and smart engineering. Any surgeon performing laparoscopic procedures would be amazed by the intuitive controls of the FlexDex instrument platform. Unlike traditional laparoscopy instruments that involve dials, triggers, switches, and knobs, and that are clunky and not at all ergonomic, the FlexDex operates much like how a novice would expect it. Designed to magnetically retract and maneuver the gallbladder, ...

Max Planck Germany and China researchers are working together to see, how nerve, cardiac muscle and lung cells can be generated in the petri dish

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Healing damaged cells and organs and developing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) for clinical use – these are the aims of the new Max Planck Center in Guangzhou, China. The Max Planck – GIBH Joint Center for Regenerative Biomedicine brings together leading researchers from two German Max Planck Institutes and outstanding scientists from the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The cooperation will enable vital progress to be made in the further d...

Kyocera Japan has developed worlds smallest optical blood-flow sensors that will help measures the volume of blood flow in subcutaneous tissue

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Kyocera Corporation (President: Goro Yamaguchi) announced that it has developed one of the smallest known optical blood-flow sensors, which measures the volume of blood flow in subcutaneous tissue. With the sensor, Kyocera is researching a variety of mobile health (mHealth) applications such as monitoring stress levels or preventing dehydration, heatstroke and altitude sickness by studying trends or changes in blood-flow volume as alerts for these conditions and developing algorithms for detecti...

‘NeuMitra’ -Measure and manage your brain health and performance with connected technologies to address the effects of stress, rest, and activity on how you work, live, and play.

Posted on December 25, 2016 by

Measure and manage your brain health and performance with connected technologies to address the effects of stress, rest, and activity on how you work, live, and play. Wearables for everyday life NeuMitra has embedded biomodules that help measure and manage the autonomic nervous system. It provides you with a real-time autonomic score, assessing your physiology and its interaction with movement and temperature. The biomodules are encased in a design that seamlessly blends into your daily ...

FDA Approved Medical device – ‘Lumendi ‘ a platform designed to enhance and facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal disease through a less invasive approach.

Posted on December 25, 2016 by

Medical device developer Lumendi said today it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its DiLumen endoscopic accessory. The Connecticut-based company’s DiLumen device is now indicated for use in positioning endoscopes in the large intestine and assisting with optical visualization, diagnosis and endoscopic treatment. Lumendi’s endolumenal interventional platform is designed to enhance and facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal disease through a less invasive approach. “DiLumen is th...

Spanish wireless sensor maker Libelium released MySignals, a biometrical IoT platform that allows developers to create new software, e-health applications and medical devices

Posted on December 24, 2016 by

Spanish wireless sensor maker Libelium released MySignals, a biometrical IoT platform that allows developers to create new software e-health applications and medical devices measuring 20 different body parameters. The e-health development platform has 15 different sensors that measure the most important body parameters (ECG, glucose, airflow, pulse, oxygen in blood, blood pressure, among others). All the biometric data is encrypted and sent to the Libelium Cloud in realtime to be visualised on...

‘Electronic Nose’ – Device identify the specific components of an odor and analyzes its chemical makeup.

Posted on December 24, 2016 by

An electronic nose is a device intended to detect odors or flavors. Over the last decade, "electronicsensing" or "e-sensing" technologies have undergone important developments from a technical and commercial point of view. These device identify the specific components of an odor and analyzes its chemical makeup. An electronic nose consists of a mechanism for chemical detection, such as an array of electronic sensors, and a mechanism for pattern recognition, such as a neural network. The ba...

‘NIMA’ is a portable gluten tester from 6SensorLabs that can detect if a food has 20 parts per million or more of gluten.

Posted on December 24, 2016 by

'NIMA' is a portable gluten tester from 6SensorLabs that can detect if a food has 20 parts per million or more of gluten. Options for understanding what’s in our food are minimal, and Nima has the vast potential to fulfill a visceral need in the food transparency sector,” said Brad Feld, managing director of Foundry Group, who assumes a new seat on Nima’s board of directors. “Nima leverages human computer interaction to provide the community with better data about our food to potentially s...

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute have developed a minimally invasive gene transplant procedure that changes unspecialized heart cells into “biological pacemaker” cells that keep the heart steadily beating

Posted on December 23, 2016December 23, 2016 by

Generally speaking, a biological pacemaker is one or more types of cellular components that, when "implanted or injected into certain regions of the heart," produce specific electrical stimuli that mimic that of the body's natural pacemaker cells. It's indicated for issues such as heart block, slow heart rate, and asynchronous heart ventricle contractions. In healthy individuals, the sinoatrial node (SAN) is responsible for initiating excitation >100 000 times per day. As with all cardiac ...

University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health Research Suggests, Being Close to Family Extends Life

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

The old expression “blood is thicker than water” holds true for longevity, according to a new study. Older adults who report being close to family members are more than twice as likely to be alive five years later than those who are close to friends. The study looked at social relationships among 3,000 people between the ages of 57 and 85. They were asked to list five of their closest companions and how close they felt to them. Excluding spouses, people listed an average of 2.91 confidantes wh...

Human consciousness: from fetal to neonatal life

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

The beginning of human personhood is the moment when a human is first recognized as a person. There are differences of opinion as to the precise time when human personhood begins and the nature of that status. The issue arises in a number of fields including science, religion, philosophy, and law, and is most acute in debates relating to abortion, stem cell research, reproductive rights, and fetal rights. The fetus may be aware of the body, for example by perceiving pain. It reacts to touch, ...

National Science Foundation research shows babies begin to acquire knowledge in the womb

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

A Dutch study found that by 30 weeks of age a fetus can remember a sound for 10 minutes. By week 34, a fetus may be able to remember. During rapid-eye-movement sleep, when we dream, the brain is thought to be processing stored memory. The memory of a newborn infant is dominated by its fetal experience, and the infant is likely to dream about its life in the womb. Research with lucid (or conscious) dreaming has shown that dream images are supported by the corresponding body actions, using thos...

FDA has approved ‘VisuMax Femtosecond’ Laser for the small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) procedure to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness

Posted on December 20, 2016December 20, 2016 by

U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the VisuMax Femtosecond Laser for the small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) procedure to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness in certain patients 22 years of age or older. “This approval expands the surgical treatment options available to patients for correcting nearsightedness,” said Malvina Eydelman, M.D., director of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices, in FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Nearsightedness, or myopia...

ZoomHRV is an athletic coach and fitness tracker

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

ZoomHRV is an athletic coach and fitness tracker that promises to be the smartest and the most accurate training device available in the market. It is a multifunctional tracking device that measures the user’s heartbeats while training. It tracks movements as well as detects user body readiness to train and advises on optimal training intensity. ZoomHRV is an advanced biometric device that gives accurate and precise information allowing users to see detailed data collected about their ever...

Earth sciences have defined a new human age – now social scientists are calling for broader and more interdisciplinary discussion

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

The earth sciences have defined a new human age - now social scientists are calling for broader and more interdisciplinary discussion. The Anthropocene is a proposed epoch dating from when human activities started to have a significant global impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems. The Anthropocence concept thus includes, but also transcends, the idea of anthropogenic climate change. The Early Anthropocene Hypothesis (sometimes called Early Anthropogenic) was proposed by William ...