Tag: Biotechnology
Fecal Microbiota Transplant No Aid for Parkinson Disease
At six months, no significant changes seen in Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale scores versus placebo
Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results
One in 10 physicians worldwide report seeing at least one case of COVID-19 reinfection
Artificial Pancreas Helps T1DM Patients Meet Glycemic Targets
Patients spent more time in target glycemic range with closed-loop system versus sensor-augmented insulin pump
Handheld Device Inspired by Star Trek May Allow Rapid Diagnosis
Device uses enzyme-based assays to measure metabolites associated with multiple diseases
Promising New Way to Identify Breast Cancer Tumors
Technology can be used to identify the molecular markers of breast cancer tumors
New Technique Allows Rapid Bedside Measurement of GFR
VFI approach for direct measurement of glomerular filtration rate is accurate and reproducible
AACR: TTFields + Temozolomide Ups Survival in Glioblastoma
Compliance with TTFields treatment predicts outcome, with better outcome for >18 hour/day
Handheld Probe Allows In Vivo Retinal Imaging in Children
Able to quantify packing densities of parafoveal cone photoreceptors, visualize photoreceptor substructure
Hand Movement Restored Via New Technology in Quadriplegia
Technology bypasses damaged spinal cord to help patient move fingers, hand, and wrist
Caplacizumab Shows Potential for Treating Acquired TTP
In a phase 2 study, the biopharmaceutical induced faster resolution of acute TTP episode than placebo
