Antibacterial nanozymes: Healing chronic wounds with nanochemistry
Chronic infected wounds are often highly problematic for diabetic patients. However, a team of Chinese researchers has now developed a targeted approach to wound healing that makes use of nanomedicine, and their research has been published in the jou.....»»
Stress Levels Revealed in Micro-Beads of Sweat
Sweat analysis isn't new: the dynamic chemical composition of perspiration has inspired researchers from elite athletic performance specialists to chronic disease experts to try to decipher its signals.But translating raw perspiration into "sweat equ.....»»
"Smart bandage" may help solve a major problem when treating chronic wounds
How can doctors make sure a dressed wound is healing without taking off the bandage? This is a conundrum, because removing a bandage can disrupt the healing process. Technology presented in a new study in open-access journal Frontiers in Physics coul.....»»
Researchers develop self-healing polymers for cracked cellphone screens
If you're like most cellphone users, at one point you have experienced a cracked screen......»»
Gel fights drug-resistant bacteria and induces body"s natural immune defense
In the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria, scientists in Sweden have developed a new kind of antibiotic-free protection for wounds that kills drug-resistant bacteria and induces the body's own immune responses to fight infections......»»
Self-healing quasicrystals may resurrect hopes of practical applications
Unusual property reduces the defects that have hindered commercialization to date. Enlarge / X-ray tomography visualization showing two quasicrystals as they start to meld together during cooling. University of Michigan scientists have.....»»
Growing climate anxiety poses significant threat to individuals and society
Levels of eco-anxiety—the chronic fear of environmental doom—are growing, particularly among children and young people, and are likely to be significant and potentially damaging to individuals and society, warn experts in The BMJ today......»»
Spider silk"s supposed "healing properties" might have no basis in science
As far back as ancient Rome, spider silk has been used as a remedy to treat everything from skin lesions to warts. In the past, doctors have covered open wounds in cobwebs or advised patients to place cocoons on infected teeth. In modern times, howev.....»»
Study: Just 1 of 5 people with disabilities works from home; millions still do not have the option
Working from home could revolutionize job opportunities for people with mobility impairments, chronic medical conditions, and other disabilities, but a towering obstacle still stands in the way more than 18 months into the pandemic. A report by the R.....»»
YouTube bans anti-vaccine misinformation on its platform
Per YouTube’s new policies, it will remove content that alleges that approved vaccines are dangerous or cause chronic health effects. YouTube will also take down videos claiming vaccines do not reduce transmission or contraction of disease as well.....»»
Infrared light therapy gadget touts relief to foot pain sufferers
The Bright Health Foot Relief devices promises pain relief through the use of infrared light targeted just beneath the skin to speed up healing......»»
Single-step green synthesis of composite material for wound healing
Researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a novel approach of green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and reduced graphene oxide composite material (AgNPs@rGO) based on plasma techn.....»»
Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?
A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain......»»
Antibacterial nanozymes: Healing chronic wounds with nanochemistry
Chronic infected wounds are often highly problematic for diabetic patients. However, a team of Chinese researchers has now developed a targeted approach to wound healing that makes use of nanomedicine, and their research has been published in the jou.....»»
Self-healing "living materials" used as 3D building blocks
Imperial College London researchers have created 3D building blocks that can heal themselves in response to damage......»»
Chip-based digital PCR detection technology and instrument developed
A joint team from China recently provided a sensitive, multiplexing, quantitative detection method for the early diagnosis and targeted therapy of myeloproliferative neoplasms, a type of chronic hematological tumor that is accompanied by bone marrow.....»»
Microbial study reveals extended lifespan of starved bacteria
A study of microbial populations under a prolonged period of starvation by Indiana University professor Jay T. Lennon and his laboratory could help researchers answer questions pertaining to chronic infections, the functioning of bacteria in the envi.....»»
Inspired by Chronic Illness, She Made Award-Winning Art about the Brain
Scientific American presents the winner and honorable mentions of the 11th annual Art of Neuroscience contest -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
A Drug Addiction Risk Algorithm and Its Grim Toll on Chronic Pain Sufferers
A sweeping AI has become central to how the US handles the opioid crisis. It may only be making the crisis worse......»»
Mountain lions moved less, downsized territory during LA"s pandemic shutdown
As people sheltered in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, sightings of wildlife in urban areas helped spawn a meme, "Nature is healing," that reflected an intuitive belief: Carnivores were stretching their legs, and their ranges, by expandi.....»»
Illuminating tissue formation through flourescence
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a molecule that fluoresces where new tissue is forming in the body. Alongside helping to detect tumors, the molecule could play a significant role in research of wound healing disorders......»»