Opioid Overdose Cases Increased by 30% In One Year
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid overdose cases increased by as much as 30% in just one year The agency discovered that emergency departments continued to check in more and more people overdosing on opioids between July 2016 and September 2017. The increase was noticed in men and […]
Low temperatures in Europe claim lives
Arctic weather across the continent makes first victims among people of Poland and Romania According to the Red Cross, the extreme Siberian cold in Europe has triggered the organization’s emergency teams to provide medical assistance to thousands of people, as the “Beast from the East” started to take toll over people’s lives across the continent. […]
Study: Red wine benefits oral health
Despite staining teeth, red wine seems to have significant benefits for overall oral health, study suggests As researchers from Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación in Madrid and Department of Health and Genomics at the Center for Advanced Research in Public Health in Valencia, Spain found out, polyphenols in red wine are good […]
Irish minister takes medical innovation tour
Trend Technologies, the manufacturer of medical components, was visited by Irish officials, with the occasion of expanding their facilities ISO Class 7 is the latest expansion of the company’s cleanroom. With the occasion, it has welcomed the minister delegates for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, Peter Burke TD (FG), and Robert Troy TD […]
Pets can significantly improve mental health
According to the latest meta-analysis, having pets around benefits people with mental health conditions The research is based on pet owners’ testimonials, as the animals are considered to provide significant support for people with mental health issues, such as: depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or PTSD. According to their opinion, the furry companions can offer a […]
Pending bill for the animals used in medical tests
‘Beagle Bill’ in Annapolis, Maryland aims to help animals used in medical research get a better life after they serve their time After the experiments end, these animals should get a proper happy life. It is not just the opinion of animal welfare activists, it is also the right, humane thing to be done. “We’re […]
New medical tech funding at the University of Pittsburgh
According to the Center for Medical Innovation (CMI), innovative medical product research gets a new round of technology funding $200,000 will be invested in order to boost engineering and medicine devices department, in order to continue the project named the Pilot Funding Program for Early Stage Medical Technology Research and Development. “These are the kinds […]
Diets high in salt may cause dementia
Latest study on mice suggests a high-salt diet directly influences the blood flow to the brain, leading to impaired cognitive functions During the research, mice groups were administered diets containing 4% or 8% salt, translating to 8 times or 16 times more than what a normal human diet consists in. After 2 months, the mice […]
Low alcohol intake might cleanse the brain, study suggests
Recent research shows that a drink now and then can help clearing brain waste According to a study conducted by scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in New York City, low amounts of alcohol could actually reduce brain inflammation, by boosting the function of the glymphatic system which drains the waste out […]
The largest genetic study ever happened in UK
Over 1.3 million people were assessed for inherited causes of insomnia, by researching the DNA for a gene that might cause the condition After the examination of exactly 1.310.010 people, scientists from the UK have discovered that 956 different genes that are linked to the sleep-related disorder exist. The study is the largest ever of […]
New joint venture set to provide medical devices across the African continent
The partnership between Trivitron Healthcare and Investment Funds for Health in Africa (IFHA) was recently announced to focus on providing medical devices and instruments According to the official release, the joint venture will practically and actively support the accessibility and affordability of medical care and equipment across the African continent. During the project’s initial phase, […]
Belfast: 3D model helps kidney transplant
3D printed model aids complicated surgery performed in Belfast The 3D printed model was produced by Axial3D company directly from the patient’s CT scan. The surgery was performed by the transplant staff at the City Hospital in Belfast, after the model allowed the specialists to accurately exercise and plan their procedure before the real intervention. […]
Opioid Overdose Cases Increased by 30% In One Year