September 2021 - Page 2 of 5 - BioMedWire (BMW)

FridaySep 24, 2021 10:30 am

Common Neurological Disorders and How They Can Be Identified

Christina Chrisman, a neurologist, states that the nervous system is made up of important parts of the body including the spinal cord, brain, muscles and the nerves that connect the muscles. The neuromuscular neurologist from Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix explained that these parts are responsible for functions such as breathing, swallowing, movement, language, perception, memory, bladder and bowel function. A neurological disorder is caused when something is amiss in the nervous system. These disorders affect millions of individuals every year, despite most of them not knowing that they have a disorder. This is why understanding the symptoms of neurological disorders…

FridaySep 24, 2021 9:30 am

Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) is Making EEGs Accessible to 5,900 US Hospitals

5,900 hospitals in the US lack the necessary extensive EEG tech BRSF has created a cost-effective solution capable of supplying these hospitals with the equipment needed and broadening the reach of each neurologist Emergency departments and hospitals are not the only markets in need of brain monitoring devices, and the industry is expected to grow to $208 billion by 2023 For most U.S. patients, an EEG is mostly unavailable during their journey, from home by EMS to the Emergency department. Additionally, for those patients who are admitted to the ICU, less than 45 percent of ICUs offer EEG monitoring. There…

ThursdaySep 23, 2021 10:30 am

What to Know About At-Home Sleep Apnea Tests

When one is asleep, the body’s muscles, which include the chest and throat muscles that help in breathing, relax. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop involuntarily as individuals sleep. The disorder may cause individuals to wake up with a dry mouth or headache or even feeling tired. It may also cause serious health issues, including stroke and heart disease. A good way to determine if you’re having trouble breathing is to carry out an at-home sleep apnea test. This test involves the use of a breathing monitor, which is worn and used to track…

ThursdaySep 23, 2021 9:00 am

Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) Continues to Increase Awareness of Novel Psychedelic Drug Candidates

Pharmaceutical company Tryp Therapeutics is preparing for clinical trials evaluating synthetic formulations of psilocybin to treat medical conditions with underpinning neurological causes The clinical trials planned are being conducted in partnership with research teams at the University of Florida and the University of Michigan Tryp executives have been meeting with investors at select conferences recently to increase awareness, including the just-completed Sept. 21 presentation at Oppenheimer’s Fall Healthcare Life Sciences & MedTech Summit The company expects to initiate Phase 2a trials to begin before the end of the year for treating certain eating disorders, with Phase 2b trials to follow…

WednesdaySep 22, 2021 10:30 am

Six Common Types of Brain Tumors

Cancer is an ailment that causes abnormal cells to grow and spread throughout the body. Brain cancer is an illness of the brain that causes masses made up of noncancerous or cancerous cells to form tumors in the brain. While there exists more than 100 types of brain cancer, most of the brain tumors can be categorized as either low-grade or high-grade tumors. Low-grade tumors grow slowly while high-grade tumors grow rapidly. Below is a list of the most common brain tumors. Glioblastoma An aggressive brain cancer type in adults, glioblastomas can be hard to remove and are known to…

WednesdaySep 22, 2021 9:00 am

AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: ANPC) Receives College of American Pathologists Accreditation for U.S. Laboratory

AnPac Bio’s clinical laboratories are located in the U.S. and China, with a total of 142 patents issued as of March 2021 Cancer Differentiation Analysis (“CDA”) technology is AnPac Bio’s approach to early cancer detection and screening technology, with over 200,000 samples and cases to serve as a way of approaching cancer screening Company’s ownership percentage in subsidiary AnPai (Shanghai) Healthcare Management Consultant Co. Ltd. has increased from 20% to 60%, following rigorous regulatory assessments and audits With a focus on early cancer screening and detection, biotechnology company AnPac Bio-Medical Science (NASDAQ: ANPC) recently announced that its U.S. laboratory has…

TuesdaySep 21, 2021 10:30 am

Nine Ways to Manage Stress

If you’ve been feeling stressed, identifying the cause of the stress and addressing it may help you feel better. University of Lancaster occupational health expert Gary Cooper says that turning to something unhealthy such as drinking or smoking will not help manage stress. However, adopting a positive outlook, remaining in control of your situation and building emotional strength might. Below are a few ways one can use to manage stress. Being positive Focus on the positive things in life and the things you are grateful for. You can do this by writing down three things that you’re grateful for or…

MondaySep 20, 2021 12:50 pm

RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Devices Ideal for Implementation of New Cannabis Intake Control Recommendations

Research team uses Delphi process for the first time to identify ideal cannabis dosing guidelines. After several rounds of voting, the ‘global task force’ created three separate dosing protocols. RYAH Group’s suite of precision dosing devices provide a practical way to safely execute these — or any — recommended dosing guidelines. Dosing recommendations are critical in any health treatments, but where cannabis is concerned, dosing levels have been tricky to identify. A recent blog from RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH) notes that a team of more than 20 cannabis experts have published consensus recommendations for dosing and administration of medical cannabis…

MondaySep 20, 2021 9:57 am

Patients with Unchanged Primary Care Physicians Have Superior Cancer Survival Rates

A study led by researchers from the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina has discovered that in comparison to patients lacking continuity of care, individuals with continuity in their primary health care have lower mortality rates. The study was published in the “Health Services Research” journal. The lead author of the study, assistant professor Peiyin Hung of the University of South Carolina, stated that as the number of patients with cancer grows, a smooth transition in their care both before and after cancer diagnosis was necessary for the survival of patients in the long-term. Hung,…

FridaySep 17, 2021 1:54 pm

How to Address Various Health Inequities Using Digital Technologies

Digital technologies can be used to address various determinants of health by helping dismantle inequity. Below are a few factors of inequity that can be addressed by digital technologies. Unequal support for high medical expenses Every year, more than 900 million individuals spend roughly 10% of their household budget on healthcare expenses. Of this number, about 100 million are pushed into poverty because of this. While government financial schemes and health insurance are important protections for people, they aren’t widely available to marginalized communities. Digital financial services can help lay the groundwork for accessible insurance schemes which hinder catastrophic medical…