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New material to treat wounds can protect against resistant bacteria
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds.
Joseph Shavit
May 11, 2021


Research breakthrough in the fight against cancer
New research combines two different approaches to more precisely and effectively deliver treatment to the specific cells affected by cancer
Joseph Shavit
May 6, 2021


Once-a-week insulin treatment could be game-changing for patients with diabetes
Treating people with Type 2 diabetes with a new once-a-week injectable insulin therapy proved to be safe and as effective as daily insulin
Joseph Shavit
Apr 19, 2021


With gene therapy, scientists develop opioid-free solution for chronic pain
A gene therapy for chronic pain could offer a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids. Researchers at the UCSD...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 11, 2021


FDA Authorizes Novel Device to Help Protect Athletes’ Brains During Head Impacts
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of a new device intended to be worn around the neck of athletes aged 13 yr
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2021


Smartphone app to change your personality
Personality traits such as conscientiousness or sociability are patterns of experience and behavior that can change throughout our lives.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 11, 2021


No more needles for diagnostic tests?
Blood draws are no fun. They hurt. Veins can burst, or even roll -- like they're trying to avoid the needle, too. Oftentimes, doctors use
Joseph Shavit
Jan 24, 2021


Tiny wireless device sheds light on combating obesity
Texas A&M researchers have designed a device that stimulates the endings of the vagus nerve, which is responsible for the regulation of food
Joseph Shavit
Jan 8, 2021


Breakthrough in manufacturing process of ultra-thin sensor for smart contact lenses
In a paper published by the journal Matter, engineers from the University of Surrey together with partners from Harvard University...
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2021


Hydrogel Could Open New Path for Glaucoma Treatment Without Drugs or Surgery
Researchers have developed a potential new treatment for the eye disease glaucoma that could replace daily eyedrops and surgery
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2020


New device offers faster way to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Bacterial infections have become one of the biggest health problems worldwide, and a recent study shows that COVID-19 patients have a much..
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2020


Small brain device proves big game changer for severely paralysed patients
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2020


A patch that could help heal broken hearts
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2020


An innovatively new way to regrow bone cartilage and end joint pain
Instead of using synthetic materials, Penn Medicine study shows magnets could be used to arrange cells to grow new tissues
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2020


14-Year-Old Wins $25,000 for Developing Antiviral Drug That May Combat COVID-19
A Texas teenager was awarded tens of thousands of dollars for developing a potential cure for COVID-19.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 17, 2020
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