They may not be, according to a new study from a research team at Skidmore College. The results of a 12-week exercise program were different for morning vs. evening workouts. Women who worked out in the morning lost more fat, while those who trained in the evening gained more upper-body strength and power. As for men, the performance improvements were similar no matter ...
For over 30 years, IDS has been held at the Koelnmesse trade fair grounds in Cologne. Although IDS 2021 was postponed—for the first time in its history—by six months owing to the pandemic, it nevertheless attracted around 23,000 visitors from 114 countries as well as 830 companies from 59 countries and consolidated the show’s position as the leading dental trade fair wor...
“People want easy-to-use benefits and providers want an easily recognizable network,” said Stacia Almquist, vice president of Network & Market Development at Unum Group. “With the simplified change to Unum Dental Network, we can continue to deliver the best experience for everyone.” Why Unum Dental Network? Supported by plans offered through Unum and Colonial Life dent...
Now, scientists have successfully placed a bioinspired steerable catheter into the brain of an animal for the first time. The early-stage research tested the delivery and safety of the new implantable catheter design in two sheep to determine its potential for use in diagnosing and treating diseases in the brain. If proven effective and safe for use in people, the platfo...
The technology provides a rapid and accurate way to test for the presence of the virus, and the researchers report that it has similar sensitivity as the current gold-standard test, PCR. However, the technology is not just envisaged as diagnostic. The nets can bind and disable the virus, suggesting that they may also have therapeutic applications. While the pandemic may...
The Respiratory Interventions technology portfolio includes Puritan Bennett ventilators, Shiley airway portfolio, McGrath MAC video laryngoscopy, DAR breathing systems, as well as PAV+, NIV+ and IE Sync ventilation software solutions designed to improve workflow and care delivery. The decision to pursue a separation is a part of its ongoing portfolio assessment and will...
In the LAAO procedure, doctors insert a catheter, or flexible tube, through a vein or artery in the groin and thread it up to the heart to deliver an implant that reduces blood clots in the heart that leads to strokes in Afib patients. However, using current technology, the doctor views the heart tissue and manually positions the implant with the help of an X-ray of the ...
Geriatric patients make up a significant portion of the total patient population because of their higher risk of contracting such diseases. Surgical procedures are an excellent choice for treating most of these ailments as the elderly population is more prone to orthopedic, cardiovascular, and ophthalmic disorders. The number of elderly people is predicted to increase, w...
The device is being developed by Prof. Tim Albrecht from the university’s School of Chemistry, together with Dr Melissa Grant from the university’s School of Dentistry. It consists of a specialised probe and detector that provides a measurement of certain protein-based biomarkers that indicate both the presence and progression of periodontal disease. This biomarker panel...
Children who lived with a dog between the ages of 2 years and 4 years were 37% less likely to have Crohn's disease, the study says. And those who lived with at least three other family members during the first year of life were 64% less likely to have this form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). "In this study, we're interested in environmental exposures and which one...
The Human Epidemiology and Response to SARS-CoV-2 (HEROS) study monitored the health of 4,000 people in 1,400 households between May 2020 and February 2021. This was a time when COVID vaccines were unavailable to the public or were not widely available, the NIH said. During the study, every household had at least one person 21 years old or older. Somebody in each househ...
Each year on June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood collection organizations around the world to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of a safe and stable blood supply and the donors who make it possible. Nearly 2.5 million people volunteer to give lifesaving blood and platelets every year with the Red Cross. Eligible donors are encourage...
Medtronic has completed the acquisition of health care equipment company Intersect ENT, further strengthening its ear, nose and throat (ENT) portfolio. The deal was first announced last August, when Medtronic agreed to acquire all outstanding Intersect ENT shares for nearly $1.1bn in cash. According to a company statement, the acquisition adds Intersect ENT’s PROPEL an...
The app takes just ten seconds to assess a voice sample and provide a recommendation that someone should seek further treatment. The technology could be useful in large community-wide screening programs given its convenience and speed. What can our voice reveal about us? Well, perhaps more than you may have thought. The researchers behind this latest technology aim to d...
Researchers have now developed a low-cost, simple imaging system that uses tumor-targeting fluorescent molecules to determine the depth of tumor cells in the body. The portable system could eventually help surgeons distinguish between healthy and cancerous tissue with higher precision when removing a tumor. Doctors can use fluorescent molecules during tumor resection to...
Elvis Presley is known for being the first global rock and roll icon. He was also a blood donor himself! While times have changed, the need for blood has not − donors can leave a lasting legacy themselves by making a lifesaving blood or platelet donation with the American Red Cross. In honor of the new Baz Luhrmann film, Elvis, all who come to give in the month of June ...
The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. Donors are no longer required to wear a face mask, but the Red Cross will adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of our blood drive sponsors. See more about our safety protocols below. Because volunteer donors are the only source of blood fo...
StarHub, in partnership with Singapore’s Alexandra Hospital (AH) and ConnectedLife with Fitbit, have launched LIFEHUB+, a digital health service. Users can opt to share their Fitbit data via the LIFEHUB+ app to get dynamic health scores, data alerts, and metrics, to gain simple and clear insights into their health to make daily improvements. . For the first time, custo...
According to the university, the study is the first to show that preconditioning tooth stem cells to stress can cause their adaptive mechanisms to boost the regeneration of tooth pulp tissue. As detailed in a press release from the university, the research team aimed to develop an approach to regenerating lost tooth pulp in damaged teeth through the use of a preconditio...
University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in the US has selected Sectra’s enterprise imaging in the cloud. Under the contract, Sectra will be responsible for providing enterprise imaging as a cloud subscription service (Sectra One Cloud) throughout the university. The contract will allow the US health system to expand as the volumes increase through enterprise imag...
The study results were presented in a late-breaking clinical trial session at the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) 2022 annual meeting (13–16 October, New Orleans, USA). Stephen Black (Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK), co-principal investigator for the ABRE study, presented the data. “The 36-month ABRE data have continued to demonstrate the long-term...
The pro series accommodates a broader range of dental materials, including Keystone Industries’ KeyOrtho IBT and KeySplint Hard. Nexa3D showcased its new NXD 200Pro at LMT LAB DAY East in October. “We are thrilled to release this significant upgrade to our NXD 200 dental 3D printer,” said Jim Zarzour, head of dental solutions at Nexa3D. “We recognise the pressing need f...
Hospital settings require special care and diligence since they are high-traffic areas. Apart from hospital staff and patients in outpatient or inpatient care, it is primarily hospital visitors who can be reservoirs for infectious pathogens. Many can introduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria without even knowing it. Even though they might not get sick, they can still pass ...
“The XACT ACE Robotic System has already allowed users to make percutaneous procedures, such as ablations, drainages and biopsies, more accurate, consistent and efficient,” said Shai Meltzer, chief executive officer of XACT Robotics. “The addition of ACE Xtend has the potential to further increase efficiencies for the care team with a streamlined workflow that helps redu...
Through a unique online experience at philipssonicare.withspotify.com, Spotify users will get a custom playlist based on their listening habits that motivates them to take the two extra minutes to invest in themselves, and enter for the chance to win three months free of Spotify Premium. Philips Sonicare knows when you take two minutes to do something right, like brushin...
Digital pathology partnership Leica Biosystems, a cancer diagnostics company, and Indica Labs, a computational and imaging management software provider, have announced a partnership that focuses on supplying digital pathology workflow solutions. The two groups have agreed to a commitment to maintain compatibility between the Aperio GT 450 family of scanners from Leica Bi...
The test measures patient blood levels of a protein on the virus that causes COVID-19. High levels of the protein correlated strongly with an increased need for respiratory support five days later, regardless of the patient’s disease severity when the test was conducted, the researchers found. People whose levels were high were also likely to be hospitalized significantl...
The mask includes aptamers, which are short sequences of DNA or RNA that can bind to protein targets. When viral particles bind to the aptamers, ion-gated transistors boost the signal so that the mask can sensitively detect small amounts of virus. The mask sends a message to the wearer’s smartphone within 10 minutes of detecting the virus. The technology could be very va...
Green roofs, or rooftops covered with a layer of plants, are more popular in Europe than in the United States. However, U.S. hospitals that have installed them find that they provide a wide range of benefits, according to a new study. Financially, a green roof is a long-term investment. While it costs more initially, a green roof has a longer lifespan than a conventiona...
The medical center partnered with EnTech Solutions, a division of Faith Technologies Incorporated, which designed and procured the components for the solar system to effectively utilize the rooftop space available. The installation features three parallel rows of photovoltaic panels mounted to the south-facing roof, as well as mounted equipment screens. The system provi...
You've set a goal to hit the gym five days a week. But on day five, you wake up feeling under the weather. Should you work out anyway or stay in bed and recover? That depends on the illness, according to Dr. Michael Jonesco, a sports and internal medicine specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. "I rely on the golden rule of the 'neck check,'" Jo...
What is a Food Allergy? A food allergy occurs when your immune system overreacts to certain proteins in foods. When you consume foods you’re allergic to, it triggers immune cells in your bloodstream to release chemicals, such as histamine, that cause allergy symptoms such as: Hives Skin rash Itching of the lips, mouth, tongue, throat, and face Redness or swelling of the ...
International Nurses Day was established in 1965 by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). It is held each year on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. She is considered a pioneer of modern nursing. In 2022, the ICN has proclaimed the motto "A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health" for this day. This year, the motto ref...
On the occasion of World Obesity Day 2022, WHO is urging countries to do more to reverse this predictable and preventable health crisis. Obesity is a disease impacting most body systems. It affects the heart, liver, kidneys, joints, and reproductive system. It leads to a range of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hyperten...
As health systems have expanded, countries have found it difficult to hire, deploy, protect, and retain health workers, including psychosocial support for frontline workers In 2021, WHO adopted the document Global Strategic Directions on Nursing and Midwifery 2021–2025, covering four key policy areas: education, jobs, leadership, and service delivery. Its recommendatio...
Fast, adorable and easy to use, immunochromatographic strip tests are a staple in most forensic analysis kits. Below, we take a closer look at how immunochromatography is used in forensic science and spotlight some exciting new developments unfolding in the field. Post-mortem forensic analysis In recent years, immunochromatography has emerged as a useful tool for the de...
