Medical Research - Page 41

July 24

Smart wearable tracks your hydration in real time

Instead of guessing, the new wearable hydration sensor provides real-time data, allowing you to stay ahead of dehydration, rather than just react to it.

July 23

At-home test works like coffee rings to spot serious illness faster

Scientists transformed everyday coffee stain patterns into a breakthrough diagnostic tool that's 100 times more sensitive than current rapid tests for diseases like COVID-19 and sepsis.

July 23

WATCH: Lawmaker shares personal experience as Congress weighs organ donation reforms

Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., whose mother died waiting for a liver transplant, addresses alarming organ procurement practices while stressing the need to maintain donor participation.

July 22

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII radioactive waste in Midwestern creek

Radioactive contamination from Coldwater Creek in Missouri linked to higher cancer rates, a Harvard study finds, as Congress expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

July 22

Bionic knee helps amputees walk naturally again

Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee amputees. Unlike traditional socket-based prosthetics, this system anchors directly to the bone and integrates with the surrounding muscle tissue.

July 22

Humanoid robot performs medical procedures via remote control

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is looking into humanoid robots as a potential solution.

July 22

Man's deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial

Man with deadly glioblastoma shows no signs of disease after taking experimental immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, inspiring a clinical trial for newly diagnosed patients.

July 21

Organ donors' lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds

A federal investigation revealed concerning practices in the organ donation system, in which procurement began while patients showed signs of life, leading to calls for unified oversight.

July 21

Never enter an MRI machine with any of these hazardous items, experts warn

MRI safety requires removing jewelry, avoiding certain clothing, and informing doctors about implants and medical devices, as these items can pose health hazards.

July 21

Trained dogs can smell Parkinson's disease before symptoms show up, study finds

A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying odors in skin swabs, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.