February 2023 - Page 2 of 3 - BioMedWire (BMW)

FridayFeb 17, 2023 11:15 am

MetAlert, Inc. (MLRT) Wearable Technology Helps Protect Patients Amid Rising Likelihood of Age-related Cognitive Impairment

Health oversight agencies anticipate that, during the next decade, a growing number of people living into old age will increase the need for caregiver services for patients with a decline in cognitive function and an increase in confusion California-based MetAlert is a pioneer in developing wearable, unobtrusive technology that helps caregivers track the whereabouts of patients with cognitive decline and who may be prone to becoming lost if they wander The company is also preparing to roll out an expansion of its flagship product that will have the capacity to serve as a tech hub for its product as well…

FridayFeb 17, 2023 11:04 am

New AI Tool Helps Personalize Breast Cancer Therapy

University of Waterloo researchers have created a tool that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize breast cancer treatment. The development of machine learning and artificial intelligence technology in recent years has been a game changer, allowing professionals in various industries to streamline processes and gain results that are more effective without having to hire more workers. This technology can be especially beneficial in the medical industry, as it allows physicians to analyze extremely large data sets and come up with better and more effective ways of treating patients. Given that breast cancer is one of the most common types of…

ThursdayFeb 16, 2023 2:32 pm

Research Finds That Obesity May Increase Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Obesity has become so prevalent in America’s population in recent years that a significant portion of the population is considered obese. The condition is associated with a variety of poor health outcomes such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, severe COVID symptoms, hypertension, osteoarthritis and heart failure. Investigators at McGill University have now revealed that suffering from obesity could also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future. The study adds to a growing body of neuroimaging studies that found possible gray matter density reductions in the brains of people struggling with obesity. The study also found that…

WednesdayFeb 15, 2023 12:24 pm

Study Finds Common Fatty Acid May Increase Pain, Temperature Sensitivity in Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky skin patches which form scales. The condition’s symptoms include dry skin lesions called plaques, which can appear anywhere on one’s body, including the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp. While the condition’s primary cause remains unknown, researchers believe that it may be caused by cells that fight infection mistakenly attacking healthy skin cells. New research carried out by North Carolina State University scientists has found that linoleic acid may increase sensitivity to pain and temperature in psoriasis plaques. Linoleic acid is a common fatty acid found in the Western diet. The researchers…

TuesdayFeb 14, 2023 1:26 pm

Research Finds Most Pediatric Oncologists Don’t Discuss Prognosis with Caregivers

The American Cancer Society estimates that around 9,910 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Pediatric cancer is the second largest cause of death in children up to 14 years of age in the United States, and the disease is expected to take the lives of 1,040 children under 15 years in 2023. According to the World Health Organization, around 400,000 children aged 0 to 19 years of age are estimated to develop cancer worldwide annually. Advancements in medicine have allowed physicians to detect pediatric cancer earlier and avoid treatment delays, resulting in around…

MondayFeb 13, 2023 12:59 pm

Research Discovers Apathy in Mild Cognitive Impairment Patients May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s

A recent study carried out by UTHealth Houston investigators has revealed that the presence of apathy in patients suffering from mild cognitive impairments may be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's is a debilitating mental disorder that usually causes memory loss, poor judgment, personality changes and a general decline in cognitive faculties. While it is estimated to affect more than 6 million Americans of all ages, a majority of the people with Alzheimer’s are over the age of 75. Memory problems are usually the first clear sign of Alzheimer’s in a patient, but for the most part, physicians cannot detect…

MondayFeb 13, 2023 9:45 am

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd.’s (NASDAQ: BVXV) COVID-19 NanoAb Takes Centerstage at the 2023 BIO CEO & Investor Conference

Amir Reichman, BiondVax CEO, represented the company at this year’s BIO CEO & Investor Conference held at the Marriott Marquis, New York, on February 6-8 His presentation focused on the company’s recent successful pre-clinical in vivo results on its innovative inhaled COVID-19 treatment Additional results from the study were release in January 2023, indicating that, compared to the control group, hamsters that received the drug one day after infection had negligible SARS-CoV-2 vital titers in their lungs and experienced a significantly milder and shorter illness BiondVax’s management is optimistic that its self-administered inhaled NanoAbs will be highly attractive to at-risk…

FridayFeb 10, 2023 11:05 am

Study Discovers Antidepressants Are Ineffective Against Chronic Pain

A recent study published in “The British Medical Journal” has revealed that antidepressants may be ineffective at alleviating the discomfort caused by chronic pain. Antidepressants, as their name suggests, have repeatedly proven to be effective at treating the symptoms of a myriad of mental health disorders. They are especially effective at providing quick relief for people suffering from severe depression, a condition that is thought to affect millions of people in America and around the world. The use of antidepressants among patients has been on the rise over the past couple of decades and surged during the coronavirus pandemic, when…

ThursdayFeb 09, 2023 12:44 pm

Study Links Sugary Beverage Intake to Hair Loss in Men

Male pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss in men. The U.S. National Library of Medicine estimates that more than 50% of men above the age of 50 will experience some level of male pattern hair loss (MPHL). While male pattern baldness can begin during the teenage years for some people, it is much more common in adult men, with its chance of developing increasing as individuals grow older. Research has indicated that rates of male pattern hair loss may be on the rise, with a Chinese survey indicating that the condition affected more than 27%…

ThursdayFeb 09, 2023 10:30 am

Nemaura Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) Featured in Coverage of The MicroCap Rodeo’s 3rd Annual Winter Wonderful and Best Ideas Investor Conference

Nemaura Medical (NASDAQ: NMRD) is a medical technology company developing and commercializing non-invasive wearable diagnostic devices. The company is currently commercializing sugarBEAT(R) and proBEAT(TM). sugarBEAT(R), a CE mark approved Class IIb medical device, is a non-invasive and flexible continuous glucose monitor (“CGM”) providing actionable insights derived from real time glucose measurements and daily glucose trend data, which may help people with diabetes and pre-diabetes to better manage, reverse, and prevent the onset of diabetes. Nemaura has submitted a PMA (Premarket Approval Application) for sugarBEAT(R) to the U.S. FDA. proBEAT(TM) combines non-invasive glucose data processed using artificial intelligence and a digital healthcare…

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Month: February 2023

MetAlert, Inc. (MLRT) Wearable Technology Helps Protect Patients Amid Rising Likelihood of Age-related Cognitive Impairment

New AI Tool Helps Personalize Breast Cancer Therapy

Research Finds That Obesity May Increase Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Study Finds Common Fatty Acid May Increase Pain, Temperature Sensitivity in Psoriasis

Research Finds Most Pediatric Oncologists Don’t Discuss Prognosis with Caregivers

Research Discovers Apathy in Mild Cognitive Impairment Patients May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd.’s (NASDAQ: BVXV) COVID-19 NanoAb Takes Centerstage at the 2023 BIO CEO & Investor Conference

Study Discovers Antidepressants Are Ineffective Against Chronic Pain

Study Links Sugary Beverage Intake to Hair Loss in Men

Nemaura Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) Featured in Coverage of The MicroCap Rodeo’s 3rd Annual Winter Wonderful and Best Ideas Investor Conference

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