Portable and Radiation-Free Imaging with Magnetic Nanoparticles
Researchers at the University of Würzburg in Germany have developed a portable scanner that is the first to be able to image humans using Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI). The technology could provide a radiation-free alternative to techniques such as X-ray fluoroscopy and digital subtraction angiography for minimally invasive endovascular procedures, and is well suited for viewing processes such as blood flow. Previous inceptions of MPI technology were too large and expensive and were primarily designed for use in experimental animals. This is the first version of the technology that is small enough for portability and it...
Source: Medgadget - August 9, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Radiology Source Type: blogs
Semi-Automated Manufacture of E-Skin Sensors
Engineers at the Technical University of Munich in Germany have developed a system that allows them to semi automate the production of tactile sensors. Such sensors can provide robotic systems, such as robotic prostheses, with a sense of compression and tension with regard to the objects and surfaces they come in contact with. Most robotic systems have integrated sensors, but this design allows researchers to create sensors for a variety of arbitrary surfaces, and then just wrap them around the object they wish to imbue with a sense of touch. The system includes software that assists with designing the sensors, and the des...
Source: Medgadget - August 8, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Materials Rehab e-skin electronic skin TU_Muenchen Source Type: blogs
St. John ’ s Wort: A Hidden Danger For Hypertension?
Conclusion: Navigating The Use Of St. John’s Wort Amidst Hypertension
While St. John’s Wort is generally safe for most people, it may pose challenges for individuals managing high blood pressure, especially those on specific medications, such as calcium blockers.
Reflecting on Trista Best’s wisdom, informed decision-making and regular healthcare consultations are key to safely traversing the landscape of supplements.
As we continually unearth the potentials of these natural remedies, balancing their benefits and risks is fundamental to our health journey.
This in-depth understanding helps ensur...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 14, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Trade in Real Life: Sorry Charlie (and Senator Warner) for Terrible Tuna Tariffs
Gabriella Beaumont-SmithDuring the pandemic, Senator Mark Warner (D ‑VA) released a video showcasing his tuna melt recipe —complete with a surprising amount of mayonnaise and heated in a microwave (no judgement). The “unhinged” recipe video went viral and three years later,Washingtonian sat down with Senator Warner to have him taste ‐test seven tuna melt sandwiches from DC and Virginia restaurants.Senator Warner ’s tuna‐melt obsession reminded me of a tariff reclassificationcase I read about last year. Starkist Co. is well‐known for its single‐serve pouches of tuna and argued to the Fede...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 12, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Gabriella Beaumont-Smith Source Type: blogs
Five Rotten Reasons to Oppose Infant Formula Trade Liberalization
ConclusionThe legislation introduced by Senators Mike Lee (R ‑UT), and Bob Menendez (D‑NJ), and Representatives Adrian Smith (R‑NE), and Don Beyer (D‑VA), is a refreshing change from the seemingly ubiquitous political messages for onshoring and isolationism. Last year’s formula crisis was a glaring reminder of the risks of protectionism and Americ an parents should not have to continue paying the price to protect a handful of dairy farmers. (Source: Cato-at-liberty)
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 5, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Gabriella Beaumont-Smith, Alfredo Carrillo Obregon Source Type: blogs
Podcast Episode Recommendation: Dear Diabetes Podcast with hostess Rene é Rayles Episode 7
The Dear Diabetes Podcast with hostess Rene é Rayles is a relatively new podcast covering the subject of diabetes; it began quite recently on March 29, 2023. However, Reneé Rayles recently interviewed Civica, Inc. ' s current CEO Ned McCoy. Recall that on June 1, 2023, Ned McCoy succeeded Martin VanTrieste as Civica ' s President and CEO (see the press release athttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220524005169/en/Civica-Announces-Leadership-Transition for details). She spoke with Mr. McCoy about the company ' s affordable insulin biosimilar effort, which is proceeding according to planCivica has released...
Source: Scott's Web Log - June 2, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: 2023 Civica CivicaRx CivicaScript Dear Diabetes Podcast podcast episode recommendations Rene é Rayles Source Type: blogs
New York City, Rhode Island, and Now Minnesota Defy the “Crack House Statute”
Jeffrey A. SingerMinnesota Governor Tim Walz signedSenate File 2974, the Omnibus Human Services appropriations bill into law on Wednesday, May 24. Among the most notable features of the spending bill is that itappropriates $55.49 million in one ‐time grants in 2024 for:[O]rganizations to establish safe recovery sites that offer harm reduction services and supplies,including but not limited to safe injection spaces; sterile needle exchange; naloxone rescue kits; fentanyl and other drug testing; street outreach; educational and referral services; health, safety, and wellness services; and access to hygiene and sanitatio...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 25, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Jeffrey A. Singer Source Type: blogs
Cell Culture Chamber Mimics Mechanical States of Disease
Researchers at the University of Göttingen in Germany have developed a cell culture chamber that lets them culture tissue samples, mimic the mechanical conditions that tissues experience in various disease states, and closely monitor tissue reactions. The technology could be particularly useful for pre-clinical drug testing, allowing researchers to test the effects of various drug candidates on tissues without the need to use experimental animals. The chamber includes elastic posts to which muscle fibers can attach and pull against, and permits high-resolution microscopy so that the researchers can appraise how the tissue...
Source: Medgadget - May 23, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Cardiology Medicine Pathology uniGoettingen Source Type: blogs
Missa Luba
We had a record of this in the house when I was growing up. I can ' t remember what I knew about it - maybe that it was from Africa, but maybe not which country. (I realise now that " from Africa " is not a meaningful description any more than describingpibroch orcerdd dant as " from Europe " would be). We had a lot of folk music in the house, so perhaps I saw it as folk music. And perhaps there is truth in that.I now have that same record in my house. The front of the record sleeve is shown above.It is on Spotify, and most of it is inThe Planet ' s Greatest African Music volume 2, dated ...
Source: Browsing - May 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: music Source Type: blogs
Knitted Glove Massages the Hand to Treat Edema
A team of medical engineers at Cornell University has developed a knitted glove that is designed to treat hand edema, where fluid accumulation leads to swelling in the hands. The condition can make it difficult for patients to perform daily activities, and current treatment often involves receiving a manual edema massage performed by a trained healthcare worker. However, this is time consuming, expensive, and requires patients to attend regular appointments. This new technology is intended for at-home use, and consists of a knitted glove with in-built robotic actuators that can gently squeeze the hand. The actuations occur...
Source: Medgadget - May 8, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Cardiology Materials Medicine Rehab cornell Hand edema WeillCornell Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, May 8th 2023
In conclusion, NAT mitigated age-associated cerebral injury in mice through gut-brain axis. The findings provide novel evidence for the effect of NAT on anti-aging, and highlight the potential application of NAT as an effective intervention against age-related diseases.
Retinal Cell Reprogramming Restores Vision in Non-Human Primate Study
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/05/retinal-cell-reprogramming-restores-vision-in-non-human-primate-study/
Early applications of in vivo cellular reprogramming to medicine are cautiously focused on retinal regeneration. The eye is as close to an isolated system...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 7, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
201 Monday Motivation Quotes (+ My 5 Favorite Tips for a Great Week)
Are you in need of some Monday motivation?
If you’re perhaps tired, unmotivated and just reluctant to do anything and want a few more days of weekend right now then I have something that can help you.
I’ve put together 201 of the best Monday motivation quotes I’ve ever come across to give you a boost of inspiration as you start your Monday and week and to maybe help you to find a change in perspective.
That’s the first part of this post.
In the second part I’ll share my own 5 favorite tips that I’ve used the most to overcome my own Monday blues and reluctance and to get my week off to a good and motivated star...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - May 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
Subjective Age is Becoming Younger
Given a continued slow upward trend in life expectancy, accompanied by improved health at a given age, it makes some sense for impressions of subjective age to also exhibit change over time. Older people compare their present experience with that shown in literature and film of past generations, and memories of their parents and grandparents. Ask someone how old they feel in an era in which aging is steadily, modestly slowed over time, and they will feel younger than their age, as their points of comparison aged more rapidly than is now the case.
Subjective age describes how old people feel, in comparison with how...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 2, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Finally A Good Wearable Blood Pressure Monitor: Aktiia Bracelet Review
The digital health revolution has been lagging behind in at least one major field: blood pressure monitoring. For a very long time, there were no better solutions in the market than traditional cuffs. Even the first smartwatches (like the one I tested from Omron), were big and uncomfortable to wear. So it was time for companies to realise the future of BP monitoring lies in Photoplethysmography (PPG).
PPG is a non-invasive optical technique used to measure blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue. It works by shining a light onto the skin and then measuring the variations in light intensity that result fr...
Source: The Medical Futurist - May 2, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: Health Sensors & Trackers Aktiia review blood pressure wearable blood pressure monitor non-invasive blood pressure monitor blood pressure bracelet digital health sensors Source Type: blogs
Forkhead box O3 protein (FOXO3) genes and longevity
Approximately 25 –32% of the overall variation in adult lifespan is accounted for by genetic differences that become particularly important for survivalafter the age of 60.Forkhead box O3 protein (FOXO3) is a transcription factor involved in the regulation of genes involved in many cellular processes, including DNA repair, tumor suppression, immune function, and resistance to oxidative stress. Some variants of FOXO3 are associated with longevity in humans.FOXO3 is onchromosome 6. FOXO3A encodes a keyregulator of the insulin –IGF1 signaling pathway that is known to influence metabolism and lifespan. A study of...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - April 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Genetics Source Type: blogs
