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09/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

New DNA testing tool skips the lab, making diagnostics available in remote places

A new “DNA dipstick” could revolutionize disease diagnosis and improve general healthcare in third-world countries. Scientists have simplified genotyping into a tool that purifies DNA and RNA from living organisms in under 30 seconds. Their recent technology is featured in PLOS Biology and shows how genetic material from organisms can be typed in mere seconds. Previous […]

08/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Therapy determined to be cheaper AND more effective than prescriptions for depression in teenagers, according to new research

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and according to a recent study, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective and fastest way to help teenagers overcome their depression. Over the last few years, teenage depression rates have soared by a whopping 30 percent. Sadly, both teens and their parents are often forced […]

08/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Airbags for the elderly: New device has sensors that anticipate a fall, will inflate quickly to absorb 90% of impact

French company Helite has created an airbag to protect senior citizens from breaking their hips when they fall down. The device, called The Hip’Air belt, was recently presented at the CES (formerly the International Consumer Electronics Show) 2018 fair. Designers of the belt say that the technology is able to sense a sudden fall within […]

08/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Innovative technology will allow dementia patients to live independently in their own homes

U.K. researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that will reportedly allow patients with dementia to move out of their residential care facilities and back to their own homes. The AI will keep an all-seeing electronic eye on the well-being of the patient using the Internet of Things, an article on Science Daily stated. The […]

08/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Deafness is a common side effect of heart surgery for infants

A study has found that deafness is a common side effect of heart surgery for infants, with a 20 times higher rate in comparison to that of the general population. The study was carried out by a team of researchers who looked at the prevalence of hearing loss after heart surgery in infants. The team […]

07/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Waterborne illness contracted through recreational activities costs U.S. citizens almost $3B annually

Swimming, fishing, and boating may be enjoyable pastimes, but they can be harmful too. According to a new study, these recreational activities account for over 90 million cases of skin-related, ear, eye, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases annually recorded in the United States. Moreover, these cases can cost the nation as much as $2.9 billion a […]

06/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The use of lighting for health and wellness is a growing trend

A workshop to explore, define, and promote the adoption of lighting systems, particularly for healthcare environments, was carried out and sponsored by the Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications (LESA) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Illumination Engineering Society (IES). The workshop was attended by lighting and human health researchers, healthy-lighting design experts, senior […]

04/26/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Virtual escape: Hospital in-patients using VR to alleviate boredom, stress, pain

The medical industry is attempting to immerse itself in virtual reality (VR) technology in the hopes that it will improve patient outcomes. From remote surgeries to VR medical learning, the technology appears to have a variety of applications in health care. A more recent use found is using VR as a distraction tool for patients […]

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