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Tag: Medical Sciences
Glucose monitors are gaining popularity among those without diabetes
[ad_1] This stick-on arm patch is among the new generation of glucose monitors. ADVERTISEMENT UK resident Claire Reach doesn’t have diabetes but has been trialling various monitors for the past…
What were some of the top innovations in health this year?
[ad_1] This year was marked by a new malaria vaccine and new technology to help patients. ADVERTISEMENT Doctors and bioengineers have made significant strides globally this past year with innovative…
Scared of injections? This floppy IV needle might change your mind
[ad_1] The new IV needle, which is rigid at room temperature like a conventional one, softens when it is inserted and reaches body temperature. ADVERTISEMENT Bioengineers in South Korea have…
EU gives green light to new drug to treat endometrial cancer
[ad_1] The new drug treatment for uterine cancer, which is already in use in France on an early access scheme, will be used in combination with chemotherapy. ADVERTISEMENT British pharmaceutical…
Scientists discover way to potentially slow down ageing in humans
[ad_1] A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? Despite centuries of research and…
Will doctors one day be able to 3D print new organs?
[ad_1] Thousands of people are currently waiting for organ transplants all over Europe. Imagine a future where, instead of waiting for a match, your local hospital could print a new…