We are asking for your vote. The final phase of the Nokia Sensing XCHALLENGE campaign goes through Oct. 30, 2014. The online votes will account for 10 percent of a team’s overall score, with the remaining 90 percent evaluated by a judging panel... moreWe are asking for your vote. The final phase of the Nokia Sensing XCHALLENGE campaign goes through Oct. 30, 2014. The online votes will account for 10 percent of a team’s overall score, with the remaining 90 percent evaluated by a judging panel comprising digital health and medical industry experts.
A new medical imaging method could help physicians detect cancer and other diseases earlier than before, speeding treatment and reducing the need for invasive, time-consuming biopsies. The potentially lifesaving technique uses nanotechnology and... moreA new medical imaging method could help physicians detect cancer and other diseases earlier than before, speeding treatment and reducing the need for invasive, time-consuming biopsies. The potentially lifesaving technique uses nanotechnology and shortwave infrared light to reveal small cancerous tumors and cardiovascular lesions deep inside the body.
Researchers report that decaffeinated coffee drinking may benefit liver health. Results show that higher coffee consumption, regardless of caffeine content, was linked to lower levels of abnormal liver enzymes. This suggests that chemical compounds in... moreResearchers report that decaffeinated coffee drinking may benefit liver health. Results show that higher coffee consumption, regardless of caffeine content, was linked to lower levels of abnormal liver enzymes. This suggests that chemical compounds in coffee other than caffeine may help protect the liver.
The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to John O´Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain. The discoveries have solved a problem that has... moreThe 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to John O´Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain. The discoveries have solved a problem that has occupied philosophers and scientists for centuries -- how does the brain create a map of the space surrounding us and how can we navigate our way through a complex environment?
Americans love their dogs, but they don't always love to pick up after them. And that's a problem. Dog feces left on the ground wash into waterways, sometimes carrying bacteria -- including antibiotic-resistant strains -- that can make people sick. Now... moreAmericans love their dogs, but they don't always love to pick up after them. And that's a problem. Dog feces left on the ground wash into waterways, sometimes carrying bacteria -- including antibiotic-resistant strains -- that can make people sick. Now scientists have developed a new genetic test to figure out how much dogs are contributing to this health concern.
Siemens is working on a procedure that would allow blood to be routinely tested for malaria. Scientists from the research department Corporate Technology (CT) have now developed a method that can detect malaria using information from a standard...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new use for Avastin (bevacizumab) to treat patients with persistent, recurrent or late-stage (metastatic) cervical cancer.
Men, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates -- endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products -– tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared to those with lower chemical... moreMen, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates -- endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products -– tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared to those with lower chemical exposure, according to a new study.
In my earlier post “Should U.S. Be concerned about Ebola Virus?” The answer was a convincing yes. “It is indeed the reality that anyone with any form of illness is just a plane ride away from coming to the U.S. Therefore, t...
Ebola virus disease also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is the human disease that is caused by Ebola viruses. The Symptoms of the disease start two days to three weeks after contracting the virus. Symptoms include fever, muscle pains, sore throat... moreEbola virus disease also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is the human disease that is caused by Ebola viruses. The Symptoms of the disease start two days to three weeks after contracting the virus. Symptoms include fever, muscle pains, sore throat and headaches. In addition, there is nausea, vomiting and diarrhea along with decreased functioning of the liver and kidneys. At this stage some individuals begin to experience problems with bleeding.
