Bioservo describes the Carbonhand as "an innovative grip-strengthening glove designed to restore power to those with impaired hand function"BioservoIndividuals weakened by osteoarthritis or myositis may require assistance with daily tasks like watering plants, filling the kettle, or peeling potatoes. The Carbonhand robotic glove is designed to aid with these activities and is now available...
Turmeric is one of the botanical supplements being flagged as a risk to liver healthCredit: PixabayRising Risks: Botanical Supplements and Liver HealthOver 15 million Americans might be jeopardizing their liver health while attempting to improve their overall wellness. Recent research has highlighted the potential harm from widely used botanical supplements, including turmeric, green tea,...
The monkeypox virus has been added to the WHO's list of priority pathogens. Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/GettyAccording to a newly updated list from the World Health Organization (WHO) this week, the number of pathogens capable of igniting the next pandemic has expanded to over 30, now including the influenza A virus, dengue virus,...
A world-first human treatment by an autonomous robot dental surgeonPerceptiveA historic milestone for the dental profession, an AI-controlled autonomous robot performed an entire procedure on a human patient for the first time, completing it about eight times faster than a human dentist could. It might sound like nightmare fuel, but it's a remarkable achievement.Developed...
The BiVACOR total artificial heart is about the size of a large fistBiVACORFor the first time, BiVACOR's fully mechanical heart, which employs technology similar to high-speed rail systems, has been successfully implanted in a human. This advancement represents a significant milestone in prolonging lives while patients await heart transplants.Details of the Total Artificial Heart...
Trials of an off-the-shelf stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis significantly improved pain and function. Credit: PixabayA single injection of a new off-the-shelf stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis significantly improved pain and function for up to 12 months in 75% of clinical trial participants. The treatment also holds potential to halt disease progression.In 2020,...
Neuroscientists solve the placebo puzzle when it comes to pain relief without actual medicationDepositphotosIn a fascinating discovery, scientists have identified what happens in our brains when we expect pain relief but unknowingly receive a placebo instead. This not only confirms the "placebo effect," but also offers clues about how powerful the mind is in...
cience suggests that three a day can benefit your mental wellbeing in later life. Credit: PixabayA new study suggests that if an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a fruit salad might do even more by significantly reducing the risk of depressive symptoms as you age. This adds to the growing evidence highlighting...
credit: pixabayFor the first time, researchers have successfully engineered a mouse with a completely functional human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome. Consequently, this groundbreaking 'humanized' mouse model eliminates much of the uncertainty in medical research and, furthermore, has the potential to revolutionize drug testing and the understanding of disease mechanisms.Achievement in Genetic...
Hair growth can be stimulated by treatment with pentose sugar 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR), which naturally occurs in humans and animalsDepositphotosIn positive news for nearly half the men worldwide, scientists have discovered that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals may be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness. This finding could provide...
