Surgical hand tools continually add advanced capabilities that also drive the need for more power and larger motors. However, adding weight and bulk to the instrument can reduce surgical precision and increase operator fatigue. One popular option — brushless DC motors (BLDC) — can provide designers the high-power density and high reliability they need when
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In a new study led by Yale Cancer Center, researchers show the nucleoside transporter ENT2 may offer an unexpected path to circumventing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and enabling targeted treatment of brain tumors with a cell-penetrating anti-DNA autoantibody. The study was published today online in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight. “These findings are very
Researchers at MIT have developed a kirigami-style stent that can provide localized drug delivery through needle-like projections that pop out when the stent is extended. The ‘spines’ on the stent’s surface deliver drug-loaded microparticles into the surrounding tissue, allowing for sustained drug release for an extended period. The technology is well suited to administering drugs
Video highlights of COVID-19 data trends as of June 15, 2021. Explore COVID-19 trends around the world with our in-depth data tracking: New cases and cumulative cases: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases Daily new cases, testing, and positivity ratio by U.S. state: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/tracker/overview New cases by country: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/new-cases
Thought LeadersProfessor Peter M NilssonClinical Cardiovascular ResearchLund University In this interview, News-Medical spoke to Professor Peter M Nilsson about cardiovascular disease risk and whether this is affected by the number of siblings you have. Please can you introduce yourself and tell us about what led you to begin this research? I am a Professor of
Latest Chronic Pain News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) Many patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery could get the same level of pain relief with non-opioid alternatives such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen without the risk of addiction, researchers say. “Opioids have been a routine part of postsurgical pain care for decades, but the
Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) Parents need to know that COVID-19 shots are safe and effective for kids age 12 and older, an expert says. While the Pfizer vaccine is approved in the United States for emergency use in this age group, parents may need reassurance, said Dr. Jessica Ericson,
In fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not just the vaccines that require complicated cold supply chains and refrigerated storage. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests — often considered the “gold standard” of testing — also have enzymes and reagents that need to be frozen. Northwestern University researchers have discovered that commercially available PCR tests can withstand
Boston Scientific recently announced a clinical trial of its AGENT drug coated balloon. The device is coated with paclitaxel, an anti-restenotic drug, and aims to deliver the medication to the affected vessel wall during a percutaneous procedure. Coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR) is caused by occlusive scar tissue that develops in the stented portion of a
“Rapid Fire with Medical Packaging Trailblazers” on June 15 during Virtual Engineering Days will cover several pressing issues in medical device packaging. Rod Patch, senior director, package engineering and product labeling, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and Jennifer Benolken, CPPL, medical device and regulatory package engineering specialist with DuPont Tyvek Medical Packaging, will lead a panel
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a high-throughput technique for 3D bioprinting. Using the new technology, the researchers can very quickly print large numbers of custom tissue samples that are suitable for drug screenings. Their printing method can yield a 96-well plate with tissue samples in each well in as little
Genome-wide association studies using genotyping microarrays have long been a critical tool in understanding how genetic variation impacts disease. The problem is, most of these studies are based on genetic markers from people of European descent predominately, with little global diversity. Underrepresentation of diverse populations in genomic analysis hinders the ability to fully understand disease cause
Six months after closing a funding round in January, behavioral health startup Lyra Health more than doubled its valuation. The company recently raised $200 million in funding, giving it a valuation of $4.6 billion, it announced on Monday. Technology-focused hedge fund Coatue led the funding round. Lyra plans to use the capital to make its
Despite the increased demand for medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has still been a challenging time for employees in the medical device and diagnostic industry. Respondents to MD+DI‘s annual salary survey shared their frustrations and uncertainties from the last year, along with reports of recovery. Explained a medtech product design engineering manager back in March
There is no question that the pandemic has been immensely stressful for health care workers, especially for those on the frontline of patient care. Yet, even before the pandemic, the regular demands of many health care industry jobs put these workers at risk for burnout. Now, a new study from the University of Georgia suggests
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) have partnered to provide COVID-19 testing at USA Swimming events. Specifically, rapid antigen tests using the BD Veritor Plus System will be conducted at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming as an additional safety measure beyond the polymerase chain
Video highlights of COVID-19 data trends as of June 14, 2021. The following states did not update data on Sunday, resulting in reduced Case and Death counts: Alabama; Alaska; Connecticut; District of Columbia; Florida; Idaho; Indiana; Kansas; Louisiana; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Mexico; North Carolina; Oklahoma; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee;
Another INVEST Precision Medicine conference has come and gone. At the centerpiece of the dicussions was the startup pitch contest, Pitch Perfect. Ten companies presented an overview of their businesses in a health IT and a life science track. Two winners emerged. Here’s a look at who won and why. The winner of Health IT
Surfaces with anionic block copolymers can inactivate different viruses within minutes by making the polymer-microbe interface very acidic. Such surfaces can continuously disinfect surfaces without the need for reapplication of disinfectant. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is mainly transmitted by airborne particles. However,
Despite an early coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the Philippines continues to grapple with skyrocketing cases, which have reached over 1.3 million total cases as of June 15, 2021. Study: Early response to COVID-19 in the Philippines. Image Credit: aldarinho / Shutterstock.com Researchers at the College of
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