Source: Nature Study of almost half a million people links mutation that protects against HIV infection to an earlier death. The scientist who edited the genomes of twin girls in an attempt to make them resistant to HIV might have inadvertently shortened their life expectancy. People with two disabled copies of the CCR5 gene — the version
Scientists have successfully 3D printed a cornea utilizing a biocompatible bioink, composed of decellularized corneal stroma and stem cells, resulting in a replica with transparency similar to a human cornea. A collaborative team of engineering and medical scientists from the Pohang University of Science and Technology (Republic of Korea) have developed a strategy for 3D
Novel molecules developed by researchers at the Rockefeller University (NY, USA) have the potential to provide treatments for the millions of people who suffer from an autoimmune disorder. Reported recently in Nature Communications, Thomas Tuschl (Professor at Rockefeller University; NY, USA) and his fellow researchers from have developed small molecules that can bind to and inhibit one
While wrist-worn wearables accounted for the majority of the market with 63.2% share, ear-worn devices experienced the fastest growth (135.1% YoY). Global shipments of wearable devices reached 49.6 million units during the first quarter of 2019, up 55.2% from the previous year according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Piqray (alpelisib) tablets to treat patients with breast cancer. Piqray is to be used in combination with the FDA-approved endocrine therapy, fulvestrant, to treat post-menopausal patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer (as detected by
Most antibiotics work by interfering with critical functions such as DNA replication or construction of the bacterial cell wall. However, these mechanisms represent only part of the full picture of how antibiotics act. For more information see the IDTechEx report on Digital Health 2019. In a new study of antibiotic action, MIT researchers developed
Artificial intelligence could revolutionize medical imaging, but how can stakeholders translate the technology from research to clinical practice? Countless studies have shown the many ways artificial intelligence could transform the medical imaging field. From detecting lung cancer as well as human radiologists to predicting kidney functionfrom renal biopsies, machine learning and deep learning algorithms have demonstrated their potential
The adoption of single-use devices in healthcare has contributed to an improved patient experience, lower readmittance rates, faster clinical trials, and a more educated patient base. But how do you go about adopting a single-use device into your product offering? This guide will introduce you to the key components that go into delivering a single-use mobile
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and Jiangnan University in China have developed graphene-enhanced wearable electronic components incorporated directly into fabrics. The devices could be used for flexible circuits, healthcare monitoring, energy conversion, and other applications. The researchers have shown how graphene and other related materials can be directly incorporated into fabrics to produce charge
Consumers are increasingly turning to wearable devices to learn more about everything from their heart rate to sleep quality. Yet, the question remains: What can all of this data tell us about people’s overall health? The University of Michigan has launched a study to discover if data collected on Apple Watch, combined with other health
