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Research has indicated that limiting the buildup of brain plaques could be key to tackling Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists from Northwestern University are digging a little deeper. They have devised a new technique capable of detecting the toxins that accumulate to form these plaques early on.
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Sufferers of type 1 diabetes regularly need to inject themselves with insulin in order to regulate levels of sugar in their blood. But scientists have remotely manipulated insulin production in mice using electromagnetic waves suggesting more comfortable treatments may not be all that far away.
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A new experimental, non-invasive medical technique is promising to precisely deliver drug-carrying metal nanorods anywhere inside the body and image tissue with cellular resolution.
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ScienceOne of nature’s most notorious psychopaths may be giving cancer patients new hope. The University of Queensland is developing new cameras based on the mantis shrimp’s eyes that can detect a variety of cancer tissues.
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In a breakthrough that opens up the potential for new treatments for memory impairments in the young and old, researchers at Northwestern University have shown that electrical stimulation of the brain can improve memory, with the benefits lasting long after treatment.
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Finger-prick tests to monitor blood glucose levels can be the bane of a diabetic's life. In a move that could put an end to such tests in the future, researchers at Princeton University have developed a non-invasive way to test blood glucose levels using a laser.
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A new system developed by the Toumaz Group may hold the key to improving the level of life-saving attention received by patients, providing two-minute updates on their vital signs 24 hours a day with the use of a comfortable, wireless sensor pad.
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An international collaboration of scientists led by King's College London (KCL) and Proteome Sciences plc has identified a combination of 10 proteins found in human blood cells which may lead to an accurate early warning test for Alzheimer's.
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Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have published the findings of a study on a non-invasive method for early diagnosis of stomach ulcers. The method utilizes synthetic molecules that react with the bacteria which causes ulcers, producing a green light in the stomach as a result.
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A new sensor belt prototype developed at KIT allows an ECG to be recorded around the clock for up to six months, increasing the chances a problem will be discovered and treated before an emergency strikes.
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MetaboShield, is an innovative intestinal sleeve that can be lodged permanently in the small intestine via the throat in an anesthesia-free procedure. Though it is still a prototype, when developed the sleeve could help people shed unwanted pounds and potentially help reverse type 2 diabetes.
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ScienceScientists have created a highly-focused beam of sound that could be used for non-invasive surgery.
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