Administrator Scientists test a tiny eye implant that could restore sight Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration. The hair-thin patch replaces damaged retinal ce... devices medical
Administrator Type 2 diabetes physically changes the human heart, study finds Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise the risk of heart disease—it physically reshapes the heart itself. Researchers studying donated human hearts found that diabetes disrupts how heart cells produce ene... devices medical
Administrator A routine eye treatment is raising new concerns for glaucoma patients A new study warns that a widely used eye ointment can damage a popular glaucoma implant. Researchers found that oil-based ointments can be absorbed into the implant’s material, causing it to swell and... devices medical
Administrator New MRI breakthrough reveals the brain and eye like never before Scientists have redesigned a key piece of MRI hardware using metamaterials, allowing existing scanners to produce clearer images of difficult-to-see parts of the body in less time. The breakthrough co... devices medical
Administrator AI maps the hidden forces shaping cancer survival worldwide Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer data and health system... devices medical
Administrator The mysterious hum heard around the world may finally have an explanation The mysterious sound known as The Hum has been reported worldwide for decades, yet its source often remains impossible to find. Researchers tested whether people who hear it have exceptional low-frequ... devices medical
Administrator A vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision A surprising discovery is reshaping scientists' understanding of how humans develop sharp central vision before birth. Instead of blue cone cells migrating away from the retina's center, the study fou... devices medical
Administrator Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests tha... devices medical
Administrator This ultrasound treatment may help stop arthritis before it starts A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation. Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsvi... devices medical
Administrator Scientists may have found the brain network behind Parkinson’s A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but al... devices medical
Administrator A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color A new imaging breakthrough combines ultrasound and light-based techniques to generate vivid 3D images that show both tissue structure and blood vessel activity. Developed by researchers at Caltech and... devices medical
Administrator This new blood test could detect cancer before it shows up on scans A new light-based sensor can spot incredibly tiny amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood, raising the possibility of earlier and simpler cancer detection. The technology merges DNA nanotechnology, CRIS... devices medical