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TuesdaySep 28, 2021 9:30 am

Study Discovers Link Between Gut Bacteria, Mental Health Conditions

A new study conducted by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience has discovered an overlapping environment in the gut microbiota of individuals living with mental health conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder and depression. Bipolar disorder is a disorder that has been linked to extreme mood swings, which range from manic and emotional highs to depressive lows. On the other hand, gut bacteria is a community of microorganisms that dwell in the human gastrointestinal tract. This includes other microorganism types, as well as viruses, bacteria and fungi. Prior research has highlighted the important role gut bacteria plays…

MondaySep 27, 2021 1:26 pm

Nemaura Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) Reveals Attendance at This Year’s H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference

Nemaura Medical is a medical technology company focused on developing non-invasive wearable diagnostic devices The company recently revealed its participation at the annual H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference, held between September 13-15, 2021 Through its sugarBEAT flagship product, Nemaura has sought to capitalize on the expanding Type 2 Diabetes market, expected to reach an annual value of $59 billion by 2025 Nemaura Medical (NASDAQ: NMRD) is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing non-invasive wearable diagnostic devices and supporting personalized lifestyle coaching programs; the company’s flagship product, the sugarBEAT(R), is a wearable, non-invasive and flexible Continuous Glucose Monitor designed…

MondaySep 27, 2021 12:14 pm

Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) Leading Out in Mental Health Treatment Innovation

WHO survey reports that mental health services in 93% of countries around the world have been disrupted or halted as a result of COVID-19 People with pre-existing mental, neurological or substance-use disorders are more vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection Cybin is on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare A World Health Organization (“WHO”) survey covering 130 countries is calling attention to the fact that today’s demand for mental health, which has been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, is only increasing (https://ibn.fm/hzmXq). Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) is focused on meeting that need and is committed to finding even more effective…

MondaySep 27, 2021 10:35 am

AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: ANPC) Leading the Way in Early Cancer Detection Space

Up to 50% of cancer is preventable, while other types can be detected or treated early, often resulting in complete remission for patients AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. uses blood-based testing to detect many types of cancer (multi-cancer tests) and pre-cancer diseases, predicting its potential to occur in the future Company’s proprietary CDA technology is powered by a database of over 220,000 clinical and general population test samples and cases and leverages a proprietary algorithm to generate personalized cancer screening Its follow-up study on multi-cancer risk assessment tests is believed to be the largest on-going study which has demonstrated its…

MondaySep 27, 2021 9:30 am

How Data Analytics Can Be Used in the Healthcare Sector

Healthcare usually demands the ability to collect and analyze data from patients, which then allows physicians to make a choice on the individual’s mode of treatment, needed medications and so on. Medical practitioners can use data analytics to enhance decision making. This refers to the process of interpreting quantitative data to identify trends and answer questions. Data can be analyzed using algorithms and software or manually, with the visual representation of data through charts and graphs also being useful in demonstrating trends and designing presentations. The main types of data analysis include prescriptive analysis, predictive analysis, diagnostic analysis and descriptive…

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…