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Blood Test for Lung Cancer May Be Possible
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[23/05/2008] A simple blood test may be able to detect lung cancer in its earliest stages with unprecedented accuracy. Blood Test for Lung Cancer May Be Possible - read more
Virtual Health Care Worker
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[27/05/2008] With search engine companies establishing online personal health records for their users and surgeons on the brink of making robotic surgery routine, it makes sense to have a remote medical care system. Virtual Health Care Worker - read more
Monitoring Blood Flow Helps Improve Prostate Biopsies
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[28/05/2008] Using a special ultrasound technique to spot areas of blood flow in the prostate gland may substantially reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies. Monitoring Blood Flow Helps Improve Prostate Biopsies - read more
Each Finger Can Be Moved Separately
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[29/05/2008] For the first time a patient at the Orthopedic University Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany, has tested the “i-LIMB” hand. It can hold a credit card, use a keyboard with the index finger and lift a bag weighing up to 20 kilos. Each Finger Can Be Moved Separately - read more
Drug-Coated Cardiac Stents Save Costs
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[30/05/2008] Patients with the drug-coated stents were less apt to die, have heart attacks or require extra stents or bypass surgery in the two years following placement of the stent, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania. Drug-Coated Cardiac Stents Save Costs - read more
Concerned People Do One Month Less Work per Year
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[04/06/2008] Workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do 22 days less work per year than people who do not have the disorder. Concerned People Do One Month Less Work per Year - read more
E-Health Should Improve Health Care Quality
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[05/06/2008] Health care may be the fastest growing industry, but it has been slow to adopt the use of technology. While orders at fast food chains are now entirely automated, most physician offices and hospitals still maintain their records on paper. E-Health Should Improve Health Care Quality - read more
Computer Helps Identify Problems in Adolescents
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[03/06/2008] Adolescents who participated in computerized screening with real-time results were more likely to be identified as having a problem by their paediatrician than adolescents whose screening results were delayed. Computer Helps Identify Problems in Adolescents - read more
Work-Related Depression Widespread Problem
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[06/06/2008] Almost one in six cases of depression among working Victorians are caused by job stress. This means more than 21,000 cases of preventable depression are caused by job stress each year, as a new study shows. Work-Related Depression Widespread Problem - read more
Silica Gel Fibers Improve Wound Healing
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[10/06/2008] A new type of wound dressing made of silica gel fibers could soon help to heal difficult wounds caused by burns or diabetes. The dressing forms a supporting matrix for newly growing skin cells and is fully absorbed by the body during the healing process. Silica Gel Fibers Improve Wound Healing - read more
Flame Walks like a Human
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[13/06/2008] Flame, the new, highly-advanced walking robot provides insight into how people walk. This can in turn help people with walking difficulties through improved diagnoses, training and rehabilitation equipment. Flame Walks like a Human - read more
Study Identifies Adverse Events in Children's Hospitals
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[12/06/2008] A study has measured adverse events that most increase length of stay and overall cost. The researchers say their findings provide useful targets for hospital programs aimed at preventing harm to young patients. Study Identifies Adverse Events in Children's Hospitals - read more
Modified Technique Further Reduces Pain
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[11/06/2008] A simple variation in a surgical technique developed to reduce acute and chronic pain following lung surgery further reduces pain and helps return patients to normal activity quicker than the previous technique, according to a new study. Modified Technique Further Reduces Pain - read more
Rings to Alleviate Arthritis
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[17/06/2008] Research into the effectiveness of wearing a particular type of silver ring to alleviate symptoms of arthritis has won an award. Rings to Alleviate Arthritis - read more
In the Focus of Research
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[18/06/2008] Ventilators used to keep patients alive on intensive care can cause lung injuries. In a new project, scientists seek the best way to use the ventilators, with the optimum treatment and the least risk of injury. In the Focus of Research - read more
Computers as Safe as Medical Experts
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[19/06/2008] A study into the administration of blood thinning drugs, principally Warfarin, has concluded that dosages calculated by computer are at least as safe and reliable as those provided by medical experts. Computers as Safe as Medical Experts - read more
New Possibilities for Breast Cancer
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[20/06/2008] The first patient scans from a custom-built scanner combining positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) technologies indicate that these scans could significantly improve breast cancer imaging capabilities. New Possibilities for Breast Cancer - read more
YouTube and Facebook as Information Channels
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[24/06/2008] YouTube, the online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, has teamed up with scientists to tap the video sharing platform to drive medical research. YouTube and Facebook as Information Channels - read more
May Predict Risk
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[25/06/2008] An ultrasound exam of the heel may be able to predict if a woman is at heightened risk for osteoporosis. Along with certain risk factors, radiation-free ultrasound of the heel may be used to better select women who need further bone density testing. May Predict Risk - read more
Electromagnetic Interference May Irritate Equipment
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[27/06/2008] The use of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) appears to have the potential to cause critical care medical equipment to malfunction, according to a recently published study. Electromagnetic Interference May Irritate Equipment - read more
Questionnaire plus Blood Test Advisable
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[26/06/2008] Women's reports of persistent, recent-onset symptoms linked to ovarian cancer when combined with the CA125 blood test may improve the early detection of ovarian cancer by 20 percent, according to new findings. Questionnaire plus Blood Test Advisable - read more
"Thin Films Will Be Crucial Functional Components"
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[01/07/2008] Unbelievably thin films cover surfaces and that way change material properties - this idea evolves into a key technology. "Thin Films Will Be Crucial Functional Components" - read more
Portable Device Zaps Away Pain
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[01/07/2008] A novel electronic device designed to "zap" away migraine pain before it starts might provide relief for those suffering from the debilitating disease, according to new findings. Portable Device Zaps Away Pain - read more
Thin but Powerful
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[01/07/2008] They are a few micrometers thick at most, quite inert and resistant. A further advantage is that they are biocompatible. These are some of the reasons why amorphous carbon films are being used in medicine more and more often - now also as a coating for urological stents. Thin but Powerful - read more
Electricity Might Stop Appetite
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[02/07/2008] A new implantable medical device might become a reversible and less extreme alternative to existing bariatric surgeries, according to new findings. It is designed to block the stomach nerve and, thus, make the patient feel full. Electricity Might Stop Appetite - read more
New Technique Identified Lung Changes
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[08/07/2008] A novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique recently developed identified microscopic structural damages deep in the lungs of patients with asthma. New Technique Identified Lung Changes - read more
Medics to Consider Cost-Benefit-Relation
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[03/07/2008] Cancer clinicians should understand and consider the economic impact of new interventions, which often have substantial costs, according to a recent report. Medics to Consider Cost-Benefit-Relation - read more
Used as a Weapon to Fight Cancer
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[09/07/2008] A novel technique for reducing tumors in rats-using nano-sized, oil-based emulsions may be the latest weapon in fighting cancer. Used as a Weapon to Fight Cancer - read more
Formed Into Porous Nanostructures
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[10/07/2008] Researchers have developed a method to self-assemble metals into complex nanostructures. Applications include making more efficient and cheaper catalysts for industrial processes and creating microstructured surfaces to make new types of conductors. Formed Into Porous Nanostructures - read more
Nontoxic Therapy for a Wide Range of Cancers
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[11/07/2008] The first oral, broad-spectrum angiogenesis inhibitor, specially formulated through nanotechnology, shows promising anticancer results in mice, report researchers from Children’s Hospital Boston. Nontoxic Therapy for a Wide Range of Cancers - read more
Nanoparticles In the Focus
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[04/07/2008] Scientists can study the biological impacts of engineered nanomaterials on cells within the body with greater resolution than ever because of a procedure developed by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Nanoparticles In the Focus - read more
Diseases Mapped Online
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[15/07/2008] An online project called HealthMap extracts, categorises, filters and integrates Web-based data sources, penetrating blogs, listservs, chatrooms, and news reports creating a global disease alert map. Diseases Mapped Online - read more
New Function of Nuclear Stress Test
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[16/07/2008] A nuclear stress test commonly used to diagnose coronary disease also may be used to detect diastolic dysfunction, researchers showed. New Function of Nuclear Stress Test - read more
New Map Identifies the Core
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[18/07/2008] A research team has created a complete high-resolution map of how millions of neural fibers in the human cerebral cortex - the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher level thinking - connect and communicate. New Map Identifies the Core - read more
Super-Resolution X-Ray Microscopy
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[17/07/2008] A novel super-resolution X-ray microscope combines the high penetration power of x-rays with high spatial resolution, making it possible for the first time to shed light on the detailed interior composition of semiconductor devices and cellular structures. Super-Resolution X-Ray Microscopy - read more
Efficient Flow in Nature and Novel Materials
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[22/07/2008] Nature, in the simple form of a tree canopy, appears to provide keen insights into the best way to design complex systems to move substances from one place to another, an essential ingredient in the development of novel "smart" materials. Efficient Flow in Nature and Novel Materials - read more
Combat Cancer
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[23/07/2008] Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed a potential new treatment against cancer that attaches magnetic nanoparticles to cancer cells, allowing them to be captured and carried out of the body. Combat Cancer - read more
Points to Energy Savings
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[24/07/2008] NIST experiments with varying concentrations of nanoparticle additives indicate a major opportunity to improve the energy efficiency of large industrial, commercial, and institutional cooling systems known as chillers. Points to Energy Savings - read more
MRI in Pocket Size
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[25/07/2008] The term “MRI scan” brings to mind the gigantic, expensive machines that are installed in hospitals. But research scientists have now developed small portable MRI scanners that perform their services in the field. MRI in Pocket Size - read more
Sensor can be Used to Weigh Atoms and Molecules
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[29/07/2008] Researchers with Berkeley Lab and the University of California (UC) at Berkeley have fashioned a nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS) that can function as a scale sensitive enough to measure the mass of a single atom of gold. Sensor can be Used to Weigh Atoms and Molecules - read more
Artificial Kidney Designed
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[30/07/2008] Two researchers have developed a design for an automated, wearable artificial kidney that avoids the complications patients often suffer with traditional dialysis. Artificial Kidney Designed - read more
New for Disease-Fighting
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[31/07/2008] Ultra-miniature bialy-shaped particles — called nanobialys— could soon be carrying medicinal compounds through patients' bloodstreams to tumors or atherosclerotic plaques. New for Disease-Fighting - read more
Advances in Energy, Electronics and Medical Equipment
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[01/08/2008] A Michigan State University researcher and his students have developed a nanomaterial that should make plastic stiffer, lighter and stronger and should result in more fuel-efficient airplanes and cars as well as more durable medical and sports equipment. Advances in Energy, Electronics and Medical Equipment - read more
Lab Test Gives Further Information
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[05/08/2008] Among patients receiving dialysis for chronic kidney disease (CKD), high levels of alkaline phosphatase—a routinely measured laboratory marker of bone disease—may signal an increased risk of death. Lab Test Gives Further Information - read more
Better Treatment with Telemedicine
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[06/08/2008] Technology enables doctors to make correct decisions for stroke patients at remote sites, researchers say. A telemedicine programme transports stroke specialists via computer desktop or laptop to the patient’s bedside. Better Treatment with Telemedicine - read more
Microscopic Scaffolding Offers a ‘Simple’ Solution
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[07/08/2008] A new dissolvable scaffold for growing new areas of skin could provide a safer, more effective way of treating burns, diabetic ulcers and similar injuries. Microscopic Scaffolding Offers a ‘Simple’ Solution - read more
New Implant Remotely Monitors Patients
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[08/08/2008] A pressure sensor that is permanently implanted into the heart works with an electronic monitoring system that wirelessly measures patient's pulmonary artery pressure. New Implant Remotely Monitors Patients - read more
Software to Boost AIDS Survival
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[12/08/2008] European researchers have developed a predictive software system for HIV that could help extend the lives of patients. Software to Boost AIDS Survival - read more
Revised Limits Ensure Safety
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[13/08/2008] The Senate Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds of the German Research Foundation submitted the annual list of MAK and BAT Values to the Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs. Revised Limits Ensure Safety - read more
Less Costs, Better Care with CTA
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[15/08/2008] Non-invasive coronary CT angiography (CTA) is more cost-effective than current tests for diagnosing women with low risk of a heart attack who come to the emergency room with acute chest pain, according to a recent study. Less Costs, Better Care with CTA - read more
Leadership Affects Health
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[14/08/2008] Research evidence suggests that good leadership has positive effects on employee health and well-being, including decreased sick leave and disability, new research shows. Leadership Affects Health - read more
Covered Plastic Film as Bacteria Killer
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[19/08/2008] Chemical Engineers have created a plastic film that is up to 1000 times more effective at killing Escherichia coli bacteria cells than conventional methods. Covered Plastic Film as Bacteria Killer - read more
Ultrasound Used to Predict Risk
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[20/08/2008] Repeat exams using widely available and inexpensive ultrasound imaging could help identify patients at high risk for a heart attack or other adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new study. Ultrasound Used to Predict Risk - read more
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