Category: Technology & Devices
Surgery can restore penis length
A new surgical treatment can be effective to treat Peyronie’s disease, a disorder that leads to scarring and shortening of the penis. After undergoing surgery involving a “sliding technique” and penile prosthesis implantation, 28 patients experienced an average penile lengthening […]
‘Spermbots’ can help women conceive
The term ‘spermbot’ brings to mind autobot babies that can transform into strollers. Fortunately, it’s nothing like that. Sperm that are poor swimmers are one of the reasons for infertility. Scientists found a way to give them an alternative to […]
Saliva test to detect drugs in alcohol
A new test uses saliva to diagnose poisoning in drunk people. The test may help in detecting drugs like the date rape drug GHB. The test was developed by scientists from Loughborough University, UK, and the University of Cordoba, Spain. […]
New device diagnoses heart problems without touching skin
Researchers from the University of Waterloo developed a portable device that can check vital signs without touching a patient’s skin. The device can also scan multiple patients at the same time. Using patent-pending technology called Coded Hemodynamic Imaging, the device […]
RingMD brings Healthcare online through smartphones and computers
Healthcare network RingMD developed a web and mobile app that will allow online consultations between doctors and patients. RingMD offers a solution to patients who are too far from a hospital or who are too busy to travel to one. […]
“Sugar Smart” app lets you know how much sugar is in your food
Sugar Smart is a free mobile app reveals how much sugar is in your food and drink. The app works by scanning the barcode on the products to reveal the amount of sugar in grams and sugar cubes. The app […]
Bacteria-killing viruses may treat stomach bugs
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are using bacteriophages, or viruses that can kill bacteria, as a potential treatment from stomach bugs. The study is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation in the hopes of treating and preventing […]
Malaysian researchers invent mosquito trapping street lamp
University of Malaysia researchers invented a street lamp that mimics human scent to lure and trap mosquitoes. The LED lamp also produces small amounts of carbon dioxide that attracts mosquitoes. “The mosquito trap takes advantage of the mosquito’s sensory abilities […]
Cancer works like a social network, study says
Scientists discover that cancer cells work a lot like social network and are planning to use this knowledge predict where to effectively aim drugs. University of Cancer Research London made a map of how cancer proteins interact and found that […]
Free mobile app aims to improve heart health
Cardiologist Valentin Fuster developed a free mobile app called “Circle of Health” that aims to inform users how to improve heart health. Using the mobile app, users learn directly from Dr. Fuster about the six variable risk factors, how to […]
