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TuesdayAug 11, 2020 3:45 pm

Drug Homing Method Could Offer New Insights into Parkinson’s

The most complex and least-understood organ in the body is the brain and it is made up of many specialized areas that work together. Now modern methods, such as pharmacology and gene editing, can show how certain drugs and genes affect the cells in specific regions of the brain. Causes of neuropsychiatric disorders A researcher, Michael Tadross, MD, PhD, has developed a method to ensure that any drug injected into an area of the brain will only affect the targeted cell type. The researcher genetically modified a cell type of interest so that the special receptor protein known as the…

TuesdayAug 11, 2020 1:15 pm

Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Appoints New Board Members; Adds Depth of Knowledge, Experience to Strengthen Company’s Vision

Appointments signify POAI’s commitment to aligning board’s expertise with company’s strategic vision Board members to support development, commercialization of unique offering that improves outcomes for oncology patients, value to shareholders New appointments effective immediately Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine, announced the appointment of three new highly qualified individuals to its board of directors (http://ibn.fm/YAU80). The three new board members — Dr. Nancy Chung-Welch, PhD; Charles L. Nuzum, CPA; and Greg St. Clair — bring with them more than a century of invaluable experience in business development, marketing and financial expertise…

TuesdayAug 11, 2020 1:15 pm

3D Model Provides Insights on How to Treat Bomb Injuries

For thousands of people who have suffered terrible blast injuries, the only remedy to this is always amputation. Barrel bombs and other explosive devices usually cause the worst form of these injuries. These explosions are dangerous, damaging the limbs of those who survive them. Since most of these blasts still occur in developing nations without sophisticated medical care, the victims are continuously subjected to amputations. 3D Modeling in Treating Blast Injuries A cheaper and simpler way of handling such patients is by the use of 3D printed bone bricks. These bone bricks are designed with ceramic materials and polymers and…

MondayAug 10, 2020 3:30 pm

Can Neuro-Doping Technology Boost Performance?

Several doping techniques among athletes are coming up due to new technology. One of the methods known as neuro-doping, is currently legal. The technique involves sending electric currents to one’s brain, hence facilitating rapid learning, improved coordination, and muscular strength. Neuro-doping in sports Sportsmen and women have been enthralled by this electronic doping, which has replaced other doping techniques banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”). It is the latest doping method and WADA has yet to come up with rules governing neuro-doping and its detection. As per now, most of the athletes are enjoying the benefits of this electric…

MondayAug 10, 2020 9:15 am

How Wi-Fi Could Help Patients Breathe Easier

Technology has helped a lot of people to monitor their homes remotely. It has been amazing to use smart doorbells and thermostat applications. Could such techniques also be imported to the health sector? It is possible to cooperate with such technologies, such as Wi-Fi based devices, which may aid patients with breathing difficulties. There are multiple ways that Wi-Fi based devices can be used in delivering oxygen to patients. The internet is the technology that allows several tools used daily to be connected to a computer, and innovators are aiming to link the hospital's oxygen concentrators to an app. This…

FridayAug 07, 2020 3:30 pm

Why People Hate Winter

Winters are always categorized with frozen mud, icy winds, and musty parkas. It is also a dark-induced season characterized by a lot of rainfall, making a lot of people sad. Furthermore, it is always accompanied by cold temperatures. However, research shows that there are two categories of people who can tolerate cold temperatures; men and indigenous Arctic groups like the Siberians. Since many people live in these cold areas, they need to acclimate and adapt to these areas. Adapting to cold climates For many years, people living in cold climates have been evolving. For instance, some are stout with shorter…

FridayAug 07, 2020 9:30 am

Brain-Controlled Exoskeletons Set to Help Paraplegics Walk

Bipedal robots have, for a long time, been struggling to walk like human beings and they have tried balancing and moving forward without falling. It has taken several years of hard work; and now the robots are starting to get comfortable with the art of walking. Their walking technique is putting them in a position of helping persons in need. How robotic-assisted mobility works Roboticists have launched an initiative called Robotic-Assisted Mobility Science (“RoAMS”). RoAMS is using the latest research in robotic walking in creating a new kind of medical exoskeleton. These exoskeletons can move actively using neurocontrol interfaces. The…

ThursdayAug 06, 2020 3:05 pm

Facial Recognition and Thermal Scans Could Soon Be Normal at Building Entrances

Since the pandemic struck, temperature screening has been used to find those that are infected with COVID-19, and this has made your body temperature to be no longer private information. Your body temperature is soon becoming like a pass for you to access buildings. Most business premises are installing thermal imaging cameras that are fitted with facial recognition technology. They are doing so to come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic. Thermal scans installation in public institutions Office buildings, government offices, fast food restaurants, airports, hospitals, and universities are quickly adopting technology. The main aim is spotting and turning away…

ThursdayAug 06, 2020 12:45 pm

DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) Obtains Significant Capital Infusion with $28.6 Million Investment Round

DarioHealth Corp. is an digital therapeutics (“DTx”) pioneer supplying remote health condition monitoring technology to caregivers and their patients The company recently reported a successful private placement funding transaction that provides Dario with $28.6 million in aggregate gross proceeds to build Dario’s operational strategy Dario’s technology allows clinical care providers to remotely observe data related to patients’ chronic conditions and also may “nudge” patients to sustain their own care The novel coronavirus pandemic has increased the popularity of remote patient monitoring (“RPM”) services as a means of avoiding infection risks in public healthcare settings, and legislative changes have made it…

ThursdayAug 06, 2020 11:00 am

Americans Distrust Contact Tracing Apps, Survey Finds

A lot of confusion and disbelief is stalling digital contact tracing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new survey shows that less than 50% of the American respondents support contact tracing apps. This indicates a lack of trust in deploying the technology and could even hinder its effectiveness. How digital contact tracing apps work Several contact tracing apps always try to collect some data about a smartphone user's encounters with other people. Thereafter the app will notify the users if they are potentially coming into contact with a COVID-19 patient. However, each app works differently from the other in terms…