In the past few months, we have been inundated with news about an influenza virus that originated in a faecal swamp of an industrial pigsty in Mexico, which today has transformed into…
Biomedical scientists make ovary gene discovery
A gene which keeps ovaries producing female hormones has been identified by biomedical scientists. The discovery is said to important because it may mean that a baby’s sex is not solely determined…
laser-based stem cell therapy for COPD
Entest BioMedical (La Mesa, CA), a majority owned subsidiary of Bio-Matrix Scientific Group, entered into a letter of intent with Advanced Light Devices to develop a proprietary laser system (see also “Low-level…
Gulf jobs hit by downturn, but remain ahead of most markets
The recent economic crisis and the Dubai debt has effected the economies worldwide, drastically. However the GCC countries still stand out much less effected than the rest of the world in terms…
Scientists Hear Cell Conversation for First Time
A cutting edge technique that allows scientists to monitor communication between cells could transform the way laboratory medical experiments are conducted. The method is likely to make laboratory studies of cancers and…
Medical Science and Remedies for Gullibility
The grind of the 21st century throws up obstacles at every turn. Nikolaus Oliver is on hand with advice to guide you through.This week: medical science and remedies for gullibility Is there…
University of Minnesota Organ Transplant Spin-Off moves Closer to Reality
12th August 2009 Minnesota USA – The University of Minnesota-bred start-up, based on the regenerative tissue work of Dr. Doris Taylor, will be called Miromatrix Inc. (It seems like any biomedical company worth…
Biomedical Scientists Make Ovary Gene Discovery
12th November 2009 London : A team of British and German researchers focussed on examining genes known as Sox9 and FoxL2. A gene which keeps ovaries producing female hormones has been identified by…
Most Common ‘Medical Myths’ Exposed in New Book
The most commonly-accepted medical ‘myths’ have been exposed in a book, Don’t Swallow Your Bubblegum: Myths, Half-Truths and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health. Written by two American doctors, Dr Aaron…
2009 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Medical Equipment
KLAS issues its yearly Top 20 mMedical Equipments Awards for 2009 . Among the CT the top vote went to Toshiba Aquilion 64, Digital XRay went to Shimadzu RAD Speed, Magnetic Resonance (MR) – 1.5T…
1 in 6 Americans Have Had Swine Flu
Swine flu has sickened about 50 million Americans, and killed about 10,000, according to new estimates released by federal health officials on Thursday. That means about 1 in 6 Americans have had…
US and UK, Rejecting Breast Screening for Women in 40s
The benefits of screening younger women for breast cancer have been rejected by an influential advisory panel in the United States which has recommended rising the screening age from 40 to 50….
Bone-Building Drugs May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
A study shows that the drug which is made from the bones may help to prevent from the breast cancer which is a very common disease now a days.Bone-building drugs such as…
Why electronic medical records won’t improve patient care or cut costs
Have electronic medical records made a difference in patient care? According to a study looking at digital medical record adoption of 3,000 hospitals, electronic records have made little difference in cost or…
Bionic Fingers Give Amputees New Dexterity
9th December 2009 London : British company Touch Bionics has created world’s first mechanised bionic fingers that can be used by patients with missing fingers. ProDigits, as the new device is called, can help…