Gel that stops severe bleeding in seconds gets FDA approval
Cresilon, a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, have received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their latest product, Traumagel, designed to stop moderate to severe bleeding instantly.
Scientists use magnetic nanotech to safely rewarm frozen tissues for transplant
Researchers at the Universities of California and Minnesota sprinkled magnetic nanoparticles onto frozen animal tissue and applied a varying magnetic field to safely heat them up.
Taping your mouth shut at night has many benefits, say Sport Sleep
A startup called Sport Sleep has launched a hypoallergenic bamboo silk mouth tape designed to promote nasal breathing during sleep.
AI predicts diseases from the colour of your tongue
An algorithm developed by the University of South Australia and Iraqi researchers predicts diseases with 98% accuracy by analysing tongue colour and shape.
World’s first face and eye transplant
A team at NYU Langone Health in the United States performed the first-ever partial face and whole eye transplant on an injured veteran using advanced surgical techniques.
Ban artificial stone, researchers urge European governments
A group of researchers from the Netherlands and UK urge European governments to ban artificial stone to prevent lung disease caused by silica dust exposure.
Continuous, noninvasive blood pressure monitoring using sound
Researchers from Cornell University in the United States have developed a wearable device using sound for continuous, noninvasive blood pressure monitoring.
Researchers confirm health benefits of replacing butter with plant oils
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden found that switching to a diet rich in plant-based unsaturated fats significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Battery-powered ergonomic stretcher
Ferno, a US-based company, have developed the iNX Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System, designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of emergency medical services (EMS) operations.
Ruptured Achilles tendon shows faster repair amid plasma irradiation treatment
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have discovered that non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma can accelerate Achilles tendon repair, potentially shortening recovery times.