Category: Technology & Devices
3-D printed pill unveiled
The US Food and Drug Administration has given permission for a 3D-printed pill called Spritam to be produced. The pill is developed by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals to control seizures brought on by epilepsy. The company said that it planned to develop […]
This Ipad game makes life easier for those with schizophrenia
A new game has been developed on the Ipad which helps people with schizophrenia improve their memory and help them to be more independent. The game was developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge Schizophrenia is a serious and […]
Urine test that predicts pancreatic cancer early developed
Scientists have come up with a simple urine test that detects pancreatic cancer earlier than previous tests do. In this new discovery, a signature “protein” was found only in people with the disease. Pancreatic cancer is often very advanced by […]
Brain-reading implant controls arm
A man has been able to control a robotic limb with a mind-reading chip implanted in his brain. It allowed Erik Sorto, from California, to sip a drink unaided for the first time in 10 years. The details, published in Science, […]
Eye drop gives hope for knifeless cataract cure
While surgery is generally simple and safe, the number of people who need it is set to double in the next 20 years as populations age. And for many, it remains prohibitively costly An eye drop tested on dogs suggests […]
Bionic eye implant is world’s first
Surgeons in Manchester have performed the first bionic eye implant in a patient with the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world. Ray Flynn, 80, has dry age-related macular degeneration which has led to the total loss […]
How robotic surgery can contribute to women’s health
Surgeon Moon Hye-sung shares her view on benefits of robotic surgery for leiomyoma patients The idea of undergoing a surgical procedure for the first time can be overwhelming for many, especially for those who are afraid of surgical scars and […]
Will the smartwatch be the key that unlocks connected health?
The market for wearable technology devices is still in its infancy but consumers are already favoring health and fitness applications. New Parks Associates research published Tuesday shows that just 9% of US broadband households intend to invest in a smartwatch […]
New Non-Invasive Technique Helps Clinicians to Detect Skin Cancer Accurately
In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed a new non-invasive technique known as the Raman spectroscopy, that allows clinicians to accurately detect various forms of skin cancer. The new Raman spectroscopy method could be an improvement upon the current clinical […]
HLL Life Care Ltd. Will Soon Launch Three New Male Contraceptives
HLL Life Care Ltd., a major condom maker in India, is working on three new male contraceptives and is being supported by the Gates Foundation, revealed HLL chairman and managing director M. Ayyappan. Ayyappan said, “There are certain contractual obligations […]
