May 18, 2021 Most Singaporeans, no doubt, will be surprised by the base material for the new antibacterial gel bandages. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have discovered a way to make them from durian husks – the part of the fruit that is usually discarded. The husk makes up about 60 per cent of … Read more
May 13, 2021 “If we can do a urine test for HPV that is cheap and effective, that would be a great step forward,” Dr. James Bentley, Head of Gynecologic Oncology at Dalhousie University, told CBC Radio’s Maritime Noon. The new test could be used to screen people for the virus, so they could then be … Read more
May 11, 2021 The results point to the future development of a simple, noninvasive skin swab test for diagnosing and potentially monitoring development of PD. Such a test might also be used in clinical trials to help researchers measure whether experimental treatments are able to slow, stop, or even reverse disease progression. Commenting on their … Read more
May 06, 2021 Currently, under development at Finland’s University of Oulu, the prototype portable X-ray machine measures just 50 by 50 by 130 cm (19.7 by 19.7 by 51.2 in). Not only is it much smaller than conventional X-ray systems, but because it incorporates built-in radiation shielding, it does not have to be kept in … Read more
May 04, 2021 Jaundice can be treated easily by irradiating the infant with a blue light that breaks bilirubin down to be excreted through urine. The treatment itself, however, can disrupt bonding time, cause dehydration and increase the risks of allergic diseases. Neonatal jaundice is one of the leading causes of death and brain damage … Read more
April 29, 2021 The study included 1,525 patients at academic health centers in community health settings. Of those, 338 patients had cancers that a biopsy detected and were in need of immediate treatment, meaning they were group grade two (2) or higher prostate cancer. The study found 33 percent or 387 biopsies that detected either … Read more
April 27, 2021 Researchers at the NYU (New York University) Grossman School of Medicine and Perlmutter Cancer Center in the United States have led an investigation of a test that monitors blood levels of DNA fragments released by dying tumor cells and can potentially act as an accurate early indicator of treatment success in individuals … Read more
April 22, 2021 New Delhi: Experts all around the world say that early detection is the most important key when it comes to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and chances of survival for a cancer patient. Early detection can only be possible when there exist accurate, easy, and convenient ways of cancer screening and testing. In the … Read more
April 20, 2021 “Continuous glucose monitoring is widely used in adults and children with diabetes to improve glucose control, but has not been approved for use in neonates,” wrote the study Investigators. Led by Kathryn Beardsall, MD, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cambridge, UK, the international, open-label, randomized controlled trial was conducted across 13 neonatal … Read more
April 16, 2021 In an online briefing, Tim Manning, the National Supply Chain Coordinator for COVID response, told reporters that these companies could produce another 61 million at-home tests by the end of the summer. Manning declined to identify the manufacturers, citing ongoing contract negotiations; however, said more information would be available in the next … Read more