Lizard Venom to Treat High Blood Pressure
Scientists of the University of Melbourne have found that the lizard venom can be used to treat high blood pressure.
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Pediatric Brain Cancer decoded genetically
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center has decoded genetically Medulloblastoma, the most common pediatric brain cancer and leading killer of children with cancer.
Greek scientists develop heart attack calculator
Researchers have developed a quick and easy artificial intelligence approach to successfully calculate a patient
Development of Magnetic Particle Imaging Technology
Royal Philips Electronics is working towards the development of whole-body Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) systems and preclinical hybrid systems that combine MPI with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
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Health and Symptom Checker in mobile device format
The NHS Direct online initial assessment Health and Symptom Checker (HaSC) is now available in mobile device format.
Anti-bacterial Synthetic Surface Developed
Singapore consortium has developed a synthetic surface that will be chemical-free and anti-bacterial.
TrakCare went Live
NHS Borders- a new electronic patient management system TrakCare went live.
$80m Grants to Improve Healthcare in Congo
The World Bank has approved an additional grant of $80m to improve healthcare in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Electronic Nose to Detect Ovarian Cancer
Scientists at the University of Gavle and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, University of Gothenburg, are developing an electronic nose that can screen blood samples to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages.
Trial of Retinal Implant in UK
According to media reports, King’s College Hospital in the UK will initiate clinical trials of a retinal implant for people with retinitis pigmentosa, one of the most common forms of inherited blindness, from March 2011.
Energy Drinks Boost Alcohol Consumption
Researchers have investigated that when alcohol and caffeinated energy drinks are combined, then energy drinks leads to increased alcohol consumption.
Obesity May be the Result of Viral Infection
Researchers have concluded that apart from obvious explanations such as over-eating, lack of exercise, accumulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and other reasons, obesity is of infectious origin and it is called infectobesity.
