Federal health officials are laying out extra safety measures that hospitals can take to clean specialized medical scopes that have…
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Medical trends of the future, happening today
In our era of instant gratification, the world of medicine seems like an outlier. The path from a promising discovery…
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Key TB vaccine trial fails; more waiting in the wings
A highly anticipated study of the first new tuberculosis vaccine in 90 years showed it offered no added benefit over…
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Researchers discover 2 new genetic mutations linked to childhood epilepsy
Using new genetic technology, scientists have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of childhood epilepsy research – identifying two…
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Brain stimulation may treat bulimia
A mild electrical stimulation to a specific brain area could be an effective treatment for some patients with eating disorders…
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3D printing aims to deliver organs on demand
Dying patients could someday receive a 3D-printed organ made from their own cells rather than wait on long lists for…
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Hospitals install sensors, film employees to ensure hand-washing
Many hospitals are now utilizing motion sensors, hand-washing coaches and video cameras in their facilities to monitor whether nurses and…
Read MoreNovel brain monitoring technique could lead to ‘mind-reading’ devices
Many movies and novels speculate as to what it would be like to peek inside a person’s mind and know…
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Robot avatar for physicians gets FDA approval
A robot avatar for physicians that can navigate hospital corridors on its own has received the green light from the…
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Online blood work: No doctor’s visit required
A wave of online blood labs, including Wellness FX and DirectLabs, and are changing the way consumers diagnose, understand and…
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