Medical Tech

Newly discovered ‘molecular fingerprints’ could transform diabetes treatment and diagnosis

Scientists have unearthed surprising details about how our bodies handle insulin -- the hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar and...

World’s first therapy to reverse spinal cord injury enters human trial

A paradigm shift in the way we treat spinal injuries is now in sight, with the world’s first regenerative cell therapy being granted approval...

New genetic test can diagnose brain tumors in as little as two hours

The groundbreaking method, which is detailed in a new study published today in Neuro-Oncology, has been developed by scientists at the University of Nottingham...

Common diabetes drug associated with “exceptional longevity”

Metformin, a drug used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been associated with a 30% lower risk of death, according to...

‘Fast-fail’ AI blood test could steer patients with pancreatic cancer away from ineffective therapies

After testing the method, called ARTEMIS-DELFI, in blood samples from patients participating in two large clinical trials of pancreatic cancer treatments, researchers found that...

Eliminating one amino acid leads to 30% weight loss in a week

By eliminating the essential amino acid cysteine from the diets of mice, and disabling their ability to produce it, scientists have induced rapid and...

How fast food destroys gut defenses in a matter of days

A new study has found that after just a few days of eating a high-fat diet, the gut’s defenses are broken down, and an...

Neuralink rival Inbrain will ‘never’ take brain implants beyond healthcare

Elon Musk has outlandish plans for Neuralink’s brain-computer interfaces, from giving people “superpowers” to downloading their memories. Spanish rival Inbrain Neuroelectronics has a simpler...

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s blood test has been approved for the US

The very first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease detection has been green-lit by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), providing a simpler and...

Gum disease linked to common heart rhythm condition

A new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that affects...

Apple is adding brain control as a hands-free input option for iPhones

Apple is getting into the brain-computer interface (BCI) business, reveals a press release from New York-based startup Synchron. The idea is to enable people...

New & old drug combo drops cholesterol by 49% in human trial

Some people can’t get their bad cholesterol levels down, even if they take cholesterol-lowering meds. A new clinical trial using a combination of existing...

Sour fruit heralded as treatment for gout, insomnia, sore muscles and more

A sour, tangy type of cherry that’s previously been thought of as only good for baking has become the surprise breakout hit of the...

Non-surgical treatment eases chronic back pain & restores function

Clinical trials of a new, minimally invasive treatment for degenerated spinal discs have produced impressive results, significantly reducing back pain severity and improving function....

Early Parkinson’s diagnosis possible with simple, non-invasive eye scan

Researchers have developed a simple, non-invasive method of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease early using an eye scan. It could mean treatment aimed at slowing the...

Natural killer cells remember and effectively target ovarian cancer

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered a unique ability of a special subtype of natural killer cells in the immune system, called adaptive NK...