Category: Technology & Devices
Visually Impaired can Convert Sound into Image
Dr. Peter Meijer of the Netherlands has developed an innovative device called the vOICE that is capable of converting noises into pictures. Researchers are hopeful that the device will be a great boon to the visually impaired and can possibly […]
Scent test to detect bladder cancer developed
A test to detect bladder cancer from certain odors in the urine has been developed by British researchers. The technique was inspired by reports about how dogs may be able to sniff out certain cancers, said researchers from the University […]
New 3D printed cast could be a boon for victims of fracture
It is quite uncomfortable when the hand is placed in a cast. Most casts are huge and sometimes get smelly and itchy when used for a long time. Jake Evill, victim of a fracture needed to be in a cast […]
First test-tube baby born after new, cheaper genome screening
The first test-tube baby to come from an embryo screened for genetic defects using a new, low-cost technique that could improve in-vitro fertilisation success rates was born last month and is a healthy boy. The birth in June was announced […]
Scientists develop nanofiber mesh to treat cancer
A nanofiber mesh developed by scientists can efficiently induce natural death of epithelial cancer cells. Developed by the researchers at International Centre of Material Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Japan, the nanofiber mesh is capable of simultaneously realising thermotherapy (hyperthermia) and chemotherapy (treatment […]
Scientists create ‘human liver’ from stem cells
JAPAN – Scientists in Japan said Wednesday they had grown human liver tissue from stem cells in a first that holds promise for alleviating the critical shortage of donor organs. Creating lab-grown tissue to replenish organs damaged by accident or […]
Endoscope surgeries to become 3-D
JAPAN – Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Sony Corp. have jointly developed a new system that enables multiple doctors wearing head-mounted displays to see 3-D images of a target area taken by an endoscope during surgery. The system was […]
Helping to save lives with 3-D
It may not be as complicated as rocket science, but Hexalotus Technology’s 3-D imaging work has the potential to help doctors save lives. Mr Ho Poh Fwai’s chance meeting with a research scientist at a former colleague’s precision engineering company […]
Flu Shot Effective in Preventing Flu, No Matter What Circulating Flu Strain
New research by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital has found that despite popular belief, the flu shot is effective in preventing the flu, even if the virus going around does not match the vaccine. “It’s quite common for people to […]
Scientists develop promising new treatment for breast cancer
At Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, a promising new treatment for breast cancer is being developed. And the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) has been shown in cell culture and in animal models to selectively kill cancer stem […]
