Decline, but not dementia MCI is the stage between the cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline of dementia. Seniors with MCI often display some form of memory loss or forgetfulness and may also show a deficit in other cognitive functions such as language, attention, and visuospatial abilities. However, the changes can […] Read more
A recent study dives into the details of exactly how cells fix DNA mutations. The researchers provide fresh insight into so-called flawless DNA repair. Understanding DNA repair may bring us closer to creating better cancer treatments. Cancer research often involves a multipronged approach. Of course, testing new treatments and finding novel ways to attack tumors […] Read more
In Japan, the slightly bitter leaves of the Ashitaba plant have long been considered healthy, and a new study has found the traditional belief may have good scientific grounds. A natural substance in the plant appears to induce a key process that helps remove the “cellular garbage” that can build up as cells age and […] Read more
The ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy is currently accepting manuscripts for a special issue that will cover novel and emergent personalized cardiovascular medicine. The deadline for submitting a paper for the special issue, which is expected to be published in November 2019, is March 1, 2019. The field of […] Read more
The story begins in 2012 when a form of gene editing was discovered with great fanfare, it is called CRISPR Cas9. It uses “molecular scissors” to alter a very specific strand of DNA – either cutting it out, replacing it or tweaking it. Simply CRISPR is the gene editing tech that uses ‘molecular scissors’. But experts worry […] Read more
SPANISH scientists have invented a ‘smart mattress’ for babies which prevents and corrects skull deformities and can even reduce the risk of cot death. The first baby mattress with a European medical kitemark and supervised by the Spanish Medicines Agency, the creation by ‘BabyKeeper’ is the brainchild of a team from the European Sleep Quality […] Read more
SCIENTISTS in Barcelona have found a tumour marker which predicts how cancer cells will respond to immunotherapy treatment – hailed as the future of oncology medication. The report, published in Annals of Oncology and carried out by the Pi and Sunyer Institute of Biomedical Research (IDIBAPS) based at Barcelona’s Hospital Clínic, says the higher the […] Read more
MORE batches of the high blood pressure drug Valsartan have been taken off the shelves after tests revealed the presence of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a substance which could be cancerous, in some samples. Changes in the manufacturing process at the Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical laboratory in China – authorised by the European Directorate of Quality in Medications […] Read more
ICICIdirect.com is a part of ICICI Securities and offers retail trading and investment services. They wanted to enhance their online trading portal with a cutting-edge technology to provide a richer user experience to their users. Solution Quadwave designed a Microsoft Silverlight technology-based portal with a complete widget based front end. The portal provides the end […] Read more
Medical technologists, also known as clinical laboratory technologists, perform and analyze the results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids. These highly trained professionals work in hospitals and independent laboratories using sophisticated procedures and equipment. There are several basic types: Diagnostic equipment includes medical imaging machines, used to aid in diagnosis. Examples are […] Read more
