oDocs Smartphone Ophthalmoscope allows eye exam access in developing nations Orange County, CA – May 31st 2017 – Dr. Hong Sheng Chiong has developed a camera able to fit over a smartphone to bring eye exams directly to patients in developing countries. Dr. Hong first realized his passion for curing preventable blindness while on a medical attachment […]
Scientists are working to get blood-brain barrier permeating drugs to target specific cells and treat tumors Orange County, CA – May 26th 2017 – Scientists worldwide have been in the development of therapeutic drugs able to enter the blood- brain barrier and treat tumors. However, the larger obstacle to combat came in programming the drugs to […]
Scientists at Google are studying computer algorithms in conjunction with deep learning to improve accuracy in cancer diagnosis Orange County, CA – May 24th 2017 – Consistency in diagnosis of breast cancer between pathologists can be as low as 48%. Although the pathologists are reviewing the same patient, the plethora of information available makes unanimity nearly impossible. Alongside widespread […]
World collaborative study uses MRI to determine Risk of Autism in Infants Orange County, CA – May 17th 2017 – Researchers at the University of North Carolina have used a combination of MRI scans and a computer algorithm to examine high risk infants for autism before symptom materialization. Though a world collaborative study, some notable contributors […]
Graduate students at the Worchester Polytechnic Institute implement dehydrated spinach leaves to form working veins and repair damaged organs Orange County, CA – May 15th 2017 – Graduate students at the Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts have developed a way to implement dehydrated spinach leaves to form working veins of a human heart and repair […]
Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM), manufactured by Abbott, has received the European CE Mark Orange County, CA – May 11th 2017 – The Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM), manufactured by Abbott, has received the European CE Mark. Since obtaining certification, implementation of the device has ensued in 10 countries across Europe. Made in conjunction with […]
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre began trials analyzing researchers’ experiments in opening the blood brain barrier to deliver therapeutic drugs Orange County, CA – May 8th 2017 – Earlier this month Canada’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre began trials analyzing researchers’ experiments in opening the blood brain barrier. Sunnybrook defines the BBB as “a protective barrier that envelops the […]
Researchers have developed a soft contact lens which mines tears to detect glucose levels of the wearer Orange County, CA – May 3rd 2017 – Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a soft contact lens which mines tears to detect glucose levels of the wearer. Standard analysis of glucose levels is done by testing blood acquired by […]
The new da Vinci X system boasts similar features as its predecessor, but with a significantly lower price tag Orange County, CA – May 1st 2017 – The da Vinci Xi, released in 2009 by Intuitive Surgical, is a top of the line surgical system designed to improve standard laparoscopy. However, it’s high cost of $1.75 […]
oDocs Smartphone Ophthalmoscope allows eye exam access in developing nations Orange County, CA – May 31st 2017 – Dr. Hong Sheng Chiong has developed a camera able to fit over a smartphone to bring eye exams directly to patients in developing countries. Dr. Hong first realized his passion for curing preventable blindness while on a medical attachment […]
Scientists are working to get blood-brain barrier permeating drugs to target specific cells and treat tumors Orange County, CA – May 26th 2017 – Scientists worldwide have been in the development of therapeutic drugs able to enter the blood- brain barrier and treat tumors. However, the larger obstacle to combat came in programming the drugs to […]
Scientists at Google are studying computer algorithms in conjunction with deep learning to improve accuracy in cancer diagnosis Orange County, CA – May 24th 2017 – Consistency in diagnosis of breast cancer between pathologists can be as low as 48%. Although the pathologists are reviewing the same patient, the plethora of information available makes unanimity nearly impossible. Alongside widespread […]
World collaborative study uses MRI to determine Risk of Autism in Infants Orange County, CA – May 17th 2017 – Researchers at the University of North Carolina have used a combination of MRI scans and a computer algorithm to examine high risk infants for autism before symptom materialization. Though a world collaborative study, some notable contributors […]
Graduate students at the Worchester Polytechnic Institute implement dehydrated spinach leaves to form working veins and repair damaged organs Orange County, CA – May 15th 2017 – Graduate students at the Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts have developed a way to implement dehydrated spinach leaves to form working veins of a human heart and repair […]
Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM), manufactured by Abbott, has received the European CE Mark Orange County, CA – May 11th 2017 – The Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM), manufactured by Abbott, has received the European CE Mark. Since obtaining certification, implementation of the device has ensued in 10 countries across Europe. Made in conjunction with […]
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre began trials analyzing researchers’ experiments in opening the blood brain barrier to deliver therapeutic drugs Orange County, CA – May 8th 2017 – Earlier this month Canada’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre began trials analyzing researchers’ experiments in opening the blood brain barrier. Sunnybrook defines the BBB as “a protective barrier that envelops the […]
Researchers have developed a soft contact lens which mines tears to detect glucose levels of the wearer Orange County, CA – May 3rd 2017 – Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a soft contact lens which mines tears to detect glucose levels of the wearer. Standard analysis of glucose levels is done by testing blood acquired by […]
The new da Vinci X system boasts similar features as its predecessor, but with a significantly lower price tag Orange County, CA – May 1st 2017 – The da Vinci Xi, released in 2009 by Intuitive Surgical, is a top of the line surgical system designed to improve standard laparoscopy. However, it’s high cost of $1.75 […]