Simple test can diagnose two cancer types Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Dec 2017 7:15 PM ISTA blood test using infrared spectroscopy can be used to diagnose two types of cancer, lymphoma and melanoma, according to a study led by Georgia State...
Now a Diamond membrane to measures radiation dose accurately Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Dec 2017 7:10 PM ISTDepending on the dose and the target, radiation can cause incredible damage to healthy cells or it can be used to treat cancer and other diseases. To...
New treatments for cystic fibrosis Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Dec 2017 7:10 PM ISTCystic fibrosis is a severe hereditary disease of the lung, for which there is currently no cure. The underlying cause of the disease is a malfunction...
Sleep Apnea Symptoms corrected by ENT Procedure Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Dec 2017 7:05 PM ISTFor Jason Johnson, nights were anything but restful. The 16-year-old high school student would often wake up with difficulty breathing."I would wake...
“Every Try Counts” FDA launches campaign to encourage smokers to quit smoking Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Dec 2017 7:02 PM ISTU.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an adult smoking cessation education campaign aimed at encouraging cigarette smokers to quit through...
A case of rare encephalitis mimicking psychiatric illness Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Dec 2017 7:02 PM ISTFollowing a tough football game, Jesus Martinez wanted to take off his pads, go home and relax. His last memories are taking a shower and eating...
FDA launches new tool for managing antibiotic use and improve patient care Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Dec 2017 7:00 PM ISTU.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a new approach to get critical updates regarding antibiotics and antifungal drugs to health care...
Finally a urine test for accurate tuberculosis detection Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Dec 2017 8:30 PM ISTScientists have finally developed a noninvasive tuberculosis test for a pool of people for whom such assessments have previously been difficult:...
Noninvasive Cardiac Radiation for Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Dec 2017 8:00 PM ISTRadiation therapy often is used to treat cancer patients. Now, doctors at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown that...
Illuminated pajamas treat newborns Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Dec 2017 7:30 PM ISTAlone, naked, and with their eyes covered for protection: this is how newborns lie in incubators when they are being treated for jaundice. Irradiation...
How a microchip turns 2-D ultrasound machines to 3-D imaging devices Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Dec 2017 7:25 PM ISTTechnology that keeps track of how your smartphone is oriented can now give $50,000 ultrasound machines many of the 3-D imaging abilities of their...
Preventing Colon Polyps: Another good reason to lose weight Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Dec 2017 7:22 PM ISTBeing over ideal body weight has known risks with respect to heart and blood pressure problems, but the list is growing! Being overweight can lead to...
