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The rare childhood illness pediatric hydrocephalus (a form of fluid on the brain of a child) has been attributed to a bacterium. This new insight may lead to new treatments and it will further scientific understanding.
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Improving age-related cognition and the decline that comes with old age is something many medical professionals aspire to. There could be an answer, according to a new study, based on fecal transplant therapy.
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Schistosomiasis (or bilharzia) is a neglected tropical disease, and the one that causes significant ill-health effects to millions of people. The disease is caused by a parasitic worm.
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A new study, from the University of Virginia Health System, suggests that the use of an online calculator can predict an individual's stroke risk. This, and other studies relating to stroke risk, are examined as part of this Essential Science column.
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Given various biomedical advances, what is the likelihood of 3D printed organs? What has been achieved so far? And where is future research heading? Digital Journal takes the litmus test.
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New technology can accurately provide a two-year breast cancer risk estimate that is truly personalized for each woman. This represents a significant step forwards with precision medicine and shift away from generic solutions.
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President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will send medical equipment for combating the coronavirus pandemic to Italy and later France and Spain.
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Can genetic medicine become the medical standard of care? Scientific developments are heading this way. One example is a new machine learning platform from the biotechnology firm Emedgene. The company's founder explains the technology.
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Medical technologists have pioneered a new and more advanced form of ultrasound based on laser technology. Using the new technique, the first images of humans have been produced. The technique should advance medical science.
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The novel coronavirus that has been making global headlines has several similarities to another viral pathogen that was making similar headlines a few years ago – SARS. Research shows the coronavirus receptors are similar to those of SARS-CoV.
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Could a drug deployed at the earliest hint of Alzheimer's stop or slow the disease? This appears to be a possibility based on a hypothesis put forward by the Keck School of Medicine, ahead of a planned clinical trial.
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Medical imaging has progressed from 2D to 3D, and with this improved patient outcomes. The next stage is '4D', defined as 3D with additional data relating to information on light polarization. This promises to further improve analysis.
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Clearwave, a self-service check-in solution company, has announced the new product for the MedTech industry. The system enables patients to be booked in and, applicable to the U.S, for-profit healthcare system, for payments from patients to be made.
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There are many types of addiction and overdose and coming off an addictive substance is challenging. To assist with the detox process, medical staff are turning towards virtual reality technology as a solution.
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Over one billion medical images of patients across the world have been exposed is a major data breach. This arise due to hundreds of hospitals, medical offices and imaging centers are running insecure storage systems, as Anurag Kahol explains.
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The University of South Florida medical school and Microsoft have created the first-ever Medical School of Innovation. Classes begin Jan 13th, 2020, and students will learn from the most recent cutting edge technology
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Research from MIT CSAIL uses machine learning to estimate risk of cardiovascular death. The system, called “RiskCardio,” uses just the first fifteen minutes of a patient's raw electrocardiogram (ECG) signal to produce a risk score.
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MRSA has caused numerous deaths in the hospital setting. Despite good progress with other vaccines, no vaccine for MRSA appears in sight. A new study shows why this is and points towards the best direction to go forwards.
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The Japanese firm Takeda, working with the biotech company Enzyre, has developed the first diagnostic test for hemophilia patients to use at home. The test enables people to measure their coagulation status accurately with a straightforward test kit.
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Air Doctor has announced it will make available telemedicine services to all travelers, aimed at improving insurer care, and reducing costs by up to 75 percent.
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With a long list of health risks and ailments, experts say that if Santa was human, he’d have died well before retirement age and would have long struggled to deliver presents. A seasonal tale with some important medical findings.
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At a sprawling rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of Kabul, dozens of dazed-looking drug addicts clamber out of police buses and shuffle toward the facility.
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E-learning is being applied to healthcare in various ways, from helping with trainee nurses to providing support learning to medical staff in mental health issues. Recognized expert Elaine Teale explains more.
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Amazon is showing an increased interest in healthcare and health-related technology. The latest news is with Amazon announcing it has launched a speech recognition tool for doctors.
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Developments with artificial technology are transforming medical diagnosis. A new offering from the company iCAD is a prime example, helping medics to assess for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and other signs of breast related cancer.
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A new survey finds that 53 percent of the respondents have indicated that a major benefit of Telemedicine Service is to get consultation without leaving the comfort of home. Despite these advantages, the provision and take-up of telemedicine remains slow.
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The European Medicines Agency has recommended a new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). The new medication is called Mayzent, and it provides a much-needed therapeutic option for those with MS.
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A research team have bene examining if college football players' weight gain leads to heart problems. The indications are that college footballers face increased blood pressure, arterial stiffening, and thickening of the heart wall.
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New research into mucus shows that it plays an essential role in controlling bacterial biofilms and helping to prevent infection. This is due to sugar molecules present, termed glycans and these disarm opportunistic pathogens.
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When is the best time to workout, in order to maximize the health-effects? The answer, according to a new study, is early – undertaking an exercise routine prior to breakfast. This is because more fat is burnt.
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