Medical Technology

Blood Oximetry: What Is It, And Do You Need This Data?

Nov 05, 2020 PM EST

Do you know that oxygen saturation is important in the body's process? Read to find out more.

Chronic Use of Ibuprofen Can Take Its Toll on the Body

Oct 19, 2020 AM EDT

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is available over the counter but can have serious side effects if not taken properly.

Researchers Have Made A Medical Breakthrough in the Fight Against Sepsis

Oct 06, 2020 PM EDT

Researchers have identified the gene responsible for causing immune cell death and inflammation during sepsis, through its removal, there can be absolute protection against sepsis.

MD News Daily- Tranexamic Acid, Vaccine Against Trauma Death?

Research Shows Tranexamic Acid Could Be Life Saving for Trauma Victims

Oct 02, 2020 AM EDT

Research has found that the standard drug, tranexamic acid, can be administered at the scene of trauma incidents and could be life-saving for most trauma victims.

MD News Daily- Artificial Intelligence Tools Can Help Predict Level of Loneliness

Artificial Intelligence To Help Predict Levels of Loneliness

Sep 25, 2020 AM EDT

A new study used artificial intelligence tools to help analyze speech patterns and detect levels of loneliness among older adults.

MD News Daily- A Genetically Modified Caterpillar Could Be The Solution to Solving a Global Plague

Genetically Modified Caterpillar Could Be the Solution To Insect Plagues

Sep 25, 2020 AM EDT

The fall armyworm is responsible for billions of dollars in global damages to corn and rice crops. Oxitec has developed a self-limiting gene for the female species of the worm that is later introduced to the male species during mating.

MD News Daily- I-Connect, An App That Can Be Utilized for Self-Monitoring Behavior

Kansas Researchers Develop Self-Monitoring App for Student Productivity

Sep 24, 2020 PM EDT

Researchers from the University of Kansas have developed a web-based, self-monitoring system that has proven to be useful in helping students stay on task, reduce disruptive behavior, and boost academic achievement. It is fully adaptable in a home-se..

MD News Daily- Evaporation of Respiratory Droplets is Crucial in the Coronavirus Transmission

Factors Like Temperature and Humidity Can Affect COVID-19 Transmission and Survival Rate

Sep 22, 2020 PM EDT

Weather conditions can affect virus concentration and viability according to a recent study.

End-Organ Damage Associated With Sickle Cell Disease Increases Economic Burden Among Patients

Sep 16, 2020 AM EDT

Living with SCD can be an economic burden as revealed in this study

MD News Daily- Paper-patch glucose test for Monitoring Prediabetes

Researchers Develop Painless Paper-patch Glucose Test to Monitor Prediabetes

Sep 15, 2020 PM EDT

The patch was put into test on an agarose gel where glucose had been dissolved. The fluid from the gel flows into the pores of the microneedles, and from there into the paper and the last, the sensor layer. The glucose concentration was recorded base..