Category: Technology & Devices
S’porean’s surgeon ‘map’ increases the efficiency and safety of operation
A surgeon here has come up with a “map” that can reduce the risks and duration of a common early-stage breast cancer surgery. In such surgery, or a sentinel lymph node biopsy, doctors remove the body structures that cancer cells […]
Scientists ‘reset’ stem cells to study start of human development
Japanese and British scientists have managed to “reset” human stem cells to their earliest state, opening up a new realm of research into the start of human development and potentially life-saving regenerative medicines. In work described by one independent expert […]
Scientists unveil magnetic cure for bad blood
Scientists said they had invented a device that uses a magnet to extract bacteria, fungi and toxins from blood, potentially throwing a lifeline to patients with sepsis and other infections. The external gadget — tested so far in rats but […]
Now, electronic skin to detect breast cancer
Scientists have come with a new ‘electronic skin’ that can help detect early signs of breast cancer by “feeling” and showing small lumps that fingers can miss. Ravi F. Saraf and Chieu Van Nguyen pointed out that early diagnosis of […]
New treatment option for enlarged prostate
Men here suffering from enlarged prostates have a new treatment option which some doctors say could result in less bleeding and shorter hospital stays. Rather than scraping out the prostate, doctors at Tan Tock Seng Hospital have begun using the […]
Could aging be delayed through genetic remote control?
The study could be key in orienting how science and medical research develops new approaches for healthy aging, an area of investigation which has traditionally looked at the body’s systems individually to combat the ravages of time. In research involving […]
Japanese researchers develop new sensor system to detect heart rate
TOKYO – Researchers in Japan have developed a new sensor system which could detect heart rate by amplifying weak pulse from skin surface on back. A research group led by Tsuji Toshio, professor of Hiroshima University, unveiled the research result […]
Handheld scanner could make cancerous brain tumor removal more complete
Cancerous brain tumors are known for growing back and for leading to a dire prognosis for patients, despite surgical attempts to remove them. But scientists are developing a new way to try to root out malignant cells during surgery so […]
Spinach drink kills craving for junk food
Cannot hold that craving for unhealthy foods such as sweets or fast food? Try this spinach drink. A spinach extract containing green leaf membranes called thylakoids decreases “hedonic hunger” – eating for pleasure rather than to satisfy a biological need […]
Educational apps help kids take control of their health
As with many such games, kids take on the role of doctor in order to gain a proactive perspective that can afford them a sense of control over their health. Reflecting a trend of gamification, a growing number of apps […]
