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Image: The Radius-7 with Root (Photo courtesy of Masimo).

Tetherless Monitor Continuously Measures Hemoglobin Concentration

A novel wearable device enables non-invasive monitoring of more than 10 parameters, including continuous total hemoglobin concentration (SpHb). More...
14 Jul 2016
Image: Silk microrockets propelled by enzymatic action (Photo courtesy of the University of Sheffield).

Silk MicroRockets Provide Safe Drug Delivery

Microscopic swimming devices made of biodegradable silk have the potential to be used in the human body for drug delivery and location of cancer cells, claims a new study. More...
13 Jul 2016
Image: The DEAP ring pump (Photo courtesy of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne).

Ring-Shaped Pump Supports Weakened Hearts

An innovative cardiac support system uses peristaltic motion to help the heart pump and transport blood. More...
12 Jul 2016
Image: A new study describes the development of world\'s first safe and effective vaccine against toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a severe circulatory and organ failure caused by bacterial toxins (Photo courtesy of EPR).

First Vaccine Developed Against Toxic Shock Syndrome

Developed by researchers at MedUni Vienna (Austria) and Biomedizinische Forschungs (Vienna, Austria), the recombinant toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 variant (rTSST-1v) vaccine was developed from a detoxified Staphylococcus toxin. To test the vaccine, the researchers conducted a randomized phase I first-in-human trial in 46 healthy adults aged 18-64 years. The participants were randomly assigned to receive increasing doses of rTSST-1v or an adjuvant placebo of aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH)3). More...
12 Jul 2016
Image: Spending time in the park in Toronto (Photo courtesy of The Torontoist.com).

Nature Experiences Offer Myriad of Health Benefits

People who visit parks for 30 minutes or more each week are much less likely to have high blood pressure (BP) or poor mental health, according to a new study. More...
07 Jul 2016

Low Birthweight May Lead to Type 2 Diabetes

A new study finds an association between low birthweight babies and type 2 diabetes mellitus (2DM) in adulthood, but suggests the relationship might be causal. More...
06 Jul 2016
Image: The ProteXsure Safety Capsule System (Photo courtesy of Prism Medical & Design).

Automatic Capping System Reduces Needlestick Injury Risk

A novel safety system reduces needle stick injury (NSI) risk for health care workers, caregivers, consumers, and downstream waste management workers, should the original needle cap come off. More...
05 Jul 2016
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