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Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's share common feature
A Loyola University Chicago study has found that abnormal proteins found in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease all share a similar ability to cause damage when they invade brain cells. The finding potentially could explain the mechanism by which Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and other neurodegenerative diseases spread within the brain and disrupt normal brain functions.
Robot helps enterprise engineers automate printer cartridge refills
A new automated cartridge refill cell developed by a team of UK maintenance engineers has been built around a Mitsubishi Electric articulated arm robot. The cell quickly and accurately refills printer cartridges, making the company’s recycling programme more cost effective to operate. The solution has proved so successful that it is now being rolled-out to other plants around the world.
Psoriasis meta-analysis yields latest genetic clues
A new study builds on the genetic architecture of psoriasis, the next step toward answering what in the genes causes the disease. University of Michigan researchers, working with partners across the globe, published the work in Nature Communications. It's the most recent publication in long-standing psoriasis work at U-M.
Therapy bed promises high quality wound care
Hill-Rom Holdings has recently unveiled the new Hill-Rom Envella Air Fluidized Therapy Bed, the company's latest solution providing the highest quality wound care for patients with advanced wounds. The bed is on display at the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. "Pressure injuries present a significant challenge for the entire healthcare environment," said Paul Johnson, president, H...
System uses DC electricity to deliver drugs through skin
Soterix Medical has won clearance from the FDA to introduce its IontoDC iontophoresis medication delivery system. Mostly meant for introducing soluble salt ions, but also fentanyl for pain control, into the body, the device relies on battery power to generate low current (up to 2 milliamperes) electricity that with it moves the drugs through the skin. The current can be adjusted between 1 and 2 milliamperes, depending on the drug to be deliv...
Laser-induced graphene suitable as implant material
Scientists at Rice University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that laser-induced graphene (LIG) is a highly effective anti-fouling material and, when electrified, bacteria zapper. LIG is a spongy version of graphene, the single-atom layer of carbon atoms. The Rice lab of chemist James Tour developed it three years ago by burning partway through an inexpensive polyimide sheet with a laser, which turned the su...
Continuous drug delivery targets residual ovarian tumours
Most women diagnosed with ovarian cancer undergo surgery to remove as many of the tumors as possible. However, it is usually impossible to eliminate all of the cancer cells because they have spread throughout the abdomen. Surgery is therefore followed by 18 weeks of chemotherapy. Delivering chemotherapy drugs directly to the abdomen through a catheter offers better results than other methods, but this regimen suffers from significant complic...
Analysing the effects of treatment for Huntington disease
A multi-institutional team based at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has discovered how a potential treatment strategy for Huntington disease (HD) produces its effects, verified its action in human cells and identified a previously unknown deficit in neural stem cells from patients with HD.
Dual PCB miniature module builds complete IoV platform
Connected car production is expected to grow rapidly within the next five years in both mature and emerging automobile markets, according to the latest forecast by international research and advisory firm Gartner. As changing markets continue to push technological and service innovations in connected cars, and many countries have imposed stricter laws on vehicle monitoring products.
Save your battery and charge in safety
Changing the way people are charging their devices is BrightCharger, which is an innovative quality charger that automatically stops devices from charging when they are full. This protects battery lifespans, decreases hazards and eliminates energy wastage. The device also functions as a low energy consumption nightlight.