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New Optical Device Could Help in Tumour Resection
A newly developed optical touch pointer can be used to differentiate healthy tissues from tumours and help surgeons during the resection of malignant brain tumours, a study published in the journal Lasers in Surgeryhas reported.
Artificial Pancreas Could Help Pregnant Diabetics
A wearable artificial pancreas could control type 1 diabetes during pregnancy, according to a study conducted by researchers at Cambridge University in the UK.
Ultrasound Could Improve Paediatric Diagnosis
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound can safely improve the diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions in children, according to a study by researchers at Jena University Hospital, Germany.
Childhood Epilepsy Triples the Long Term Mortality Risk
Onset of epilepsy during childhood triples the long term mortality risk, suggests a recently published study in a medical journal.
New medical imager detects ultra small breast tumors
A new medical imager with the potential to spot ultra small breast tumors have been developed by the research teams of the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Maryland School of Medicine. The imager is adept in not only detecting tumors but also in guiding the biopsy of suspicious-looking breast cancer lesions.
3-D view of arteries possible through technology
A new technology has been tested for the first time on people which can give a 3-D image of the patient’s arteries and better treat heart diseases.
Philips leads European SonoDrugs project
Royal Philips Electronics recently announced that it is leading a major new European project to develop drug delivery technologies that could significantly impact the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Antibodies effective in healing burns
Australian researchers are developing new antibodies which will speeden up the healing of burns and chronic ulcers and benefit diabetes patients.
Ignite acquires new gene-sequencing equipment
The Ignite Institute for Individualized Health, a new medical research startup has acquired a new gene sequencing machine.
Nationwide Immunisation Programme in UAE
The UAE has launched a nationwide immunisation programme to protect infants from six diseases.
Replacing Heart Valve through Tiny Puncture Hole
The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is chosen as a site for a critical percutaneous heart valve study.
Imaging Procedure to Diagnose Alzheimer’s
A new type of molecular imaging procedure may be capable of detecting the presence of beta-amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
