A new, inexpensive way to heal chronic wounds
Scientists are developing a low-cost, practical biopolymer dressing that helps heal chronic wounds......»»
New frontier for 3D printing develops state-of-the-art soft materials able to self-heal
The scientific community is focusing its research into the multiple applications of hydrogels, polymeric materials which contain a large amount of water, that have the potential to reproduce the features of biological tissues. This aspect is particul.....»»
Improving quality of life for cats with renal disorders: Drugs with minimal reactions
Many cats develop chronic renal disorders as they age. As chronic renal disorders progress, the secretion of erythropoietin (EPO), a hematopoietic factor produced in the kidneys, is decreased, which causes renal anemia. Veterinary medicine, until now.....»»
Kaia Health grabs $75M on surging interest in its virtual therapies for chronic pain and COPD
New York headquartered Kaia Health, which offers AI-assisted digital therapies via a mobile app for chronic pain related to musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders and for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), has raised a $75 million Series C. The r.....»»
Smart dielectric elastomers for self-healing soft robots
Robots that resemble organs are known as soft robots, and in order for them to function they must be made of a flexible material, however a material that can also heal itself would be a bonus if wear and tear was to occur. Researchers from WMG, Unive.....»»
Researchers deepen understanding of cellular stress responses
Chronic stress caused by changing temperatures, Alzheimer's disease or other diseases and forces is an unavoidable part of life. At the cellular level, the "first responders" to stress are known as molecular chaperones. Yet just as a major health cri.....»»
Mini-PC review: The Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U-powered Minisforum UM250
Ryzen 5, 16GiB RAM, 256GB SSD, dual Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and more for under $500. Enlarge / This tiny PC's Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U is a couple generations out of date—but it's inexpensive, and it still packs a serious punch. (credit: Jim Salter) Min.....»»
Reversal of blood droplet flight predicted, captured in experiments
Forensic science includes the analysis of blood backspatter involved in gunshot wounds, but scientific questions about the detailed role of fluids in these situations remained unresolved......»»
Study shows how some bacteria withstand antibiotic onslaught
In a study with implications for chronic infections, Princeton researchers have described multiple pathways that some bacteria use to tolerate normally lethal antibiotic treatments. The findings overturn common assumptions about antibiotics' limited.....»»
Hummingbird Device for Ear Tube Placement: Interview with Steve Anderson, CEO of Preceptis Medical
In the United States approximately 1 million children undergo ear tube placement every year. The tubes are typically needed when there’s excess fluid in the middle ear and to address chronic ear infections. The tubes help to prevent this fluid.....»»
Scientists develop a safe, cheap technology for disinfection of packed eggs
Russian researchers have developed an inexpensive, safe, and reliable surface disinfection technology for packed eggs. This technology helps to kill bacteria, including salmonella, on eggshells. Also, it allows growing broiler chickens with strong im.....»»
Direct 2D-to-3D transformation of pen drawings
Pen drawings can allow simple, inexpensive and intuitive two-dimensional (2D) fabrication. Materials scientists aim to integrate such pen drawings to develop 3D objects. In a new report now published on Science Advances, See Woo Song et al. developed.....»»
Best cheap treadmill deals for April 2021
Even inexpensive treadmills are packed with features that give a great workout in your home gym.....»»
India’s HealthPlix raises $13.5 million to help doctors treat patients more efficiently
There are fewer than 300,000 doctors in India actively practicing medicine. They serve hundreds of millions of patients who suffer from chronic illness in the world’s second most populous nation. A doctor only has a few minutes to spend on a patien.....»»
Inside the Third Reich’s Radio
Joseph Goebbels commissioned a stylish, mass-producible radio to channel Nazi propaganda into German homes Photo: Deutsches Museum Introduced in 1933, the inexpensive Volksempfänger helped spread Nazi propaganda to a.....»»
Method offers inexpensive imaging at the scale of virus particles
Using an ordinary light microscope, MIT engineers have devised a technique for imaging biological samples with accuracy at the scale of 10 nanometers—which should enable them to image viruses and potentially even single biomolecules, the researcher.....»»
Will Programming by Voice Be the Next Frontier in Software Development?
Two software engineers with injuries or chronic pain conditions have both started voice-coding platforms, reports IEEE Spectrum. "Programmers utter commands to manipulate code and create custom commands that cater to and automate their workflows." T.....»»
Vibrant raises $7.5M for a drug-free mechanical pill to treat constipation
Vibrant, a medical technology company that’s developed a disposable vibrating pill to treat chronic constipation, today announced its Series E for $7.5 million. The company is based in Tel Aviv and is lead by Lior Ben-Tsur, a startup veteran. Sinc.....»»
Better Health raises $3.5M seed round to reinvent medical supply shopping through e-commerce
The home medical supply market in the U.S. is significant and growing, but the way that Americans go about getting much-needed medical supplies, particularly for those with chronic conditions, relies on outdated and clumsy sales mechanisms that often.....»»
Small robot swimmers that heal themselves from damage
Living tissue can heal itself from many injuries, but giving similar abilities to artificial systems, such as robots, has been extremely challenging. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Nano Letters have developed small, swimming robots that can magne.....»»
Ghana’s Redbird raises $1.5M seed to expand access to rapid medical testing in sub-Saharan Africa
For patients and healthcare professionals to properly track and manage illnesses especially chronic ones, healthcare needs to be decentralized. It also needs to be more convenient, with a patient’s health information able to follow them wherever th.....»»