Weekly Update of Drug News-11/12/2024

Drug Discovery December 11,2024 0

Weekly Update of Drug News-11/12/2024

Drug Discovery December 11,2024 0

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Medicial Breakthroughs December 10,2024 0

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Medicial Breakthroughs December 10,2024 0

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

Pediatrics December 10,2024 0

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

Pediatrics December 10,2024 0

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

Pediatrics December 10,2024 0

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

Pediatrics December 10,2024 0

A tapeworm-inspired, tissue-anchoring mechanism for medical devices

byHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesFlow chart illustrating the mechanism of action of the tapeworm-inspired tissue anchoring mechanism. Upon contact with a tissu

Technology&AI December 10,2024 0

A tapeworm-inspired, tissue-anchoring mechanism for medical devices

byHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesFlow chart illustrating the mechanism of action of the tapeworm-inspired tissue anchoring mechanism. Upon contact with a tissu

Technology&AI December 10,2024 0

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost

Orthopedics & Sports medicine December 10,2024 0

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost

Orthopedics & Sports medicine December 10,2024 0

Researchers create coral-inspired material for bone repair

bySwansea UniversityAn image of a 3D-printed material implanted in vivo for 4 weeks. The photo was taken using a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Dr. Zhidao XiaResearchers at Swansea Univer

Orthopedics & Sports medicine December 10,2024 0

Researchers create coral-inspired material for bone repair

bySwansea UniversityAn image of a 3D-printed material implanted in vivo for 4 weeks. The photo was taken using a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Dr. Zhidao XiaResearchers at Swansea Univer

Orthopedics & Sports medicine December 10,2024 0

Next generation of wearable sensors will be able to provide biochemical analyses, researchers say

by Franziska Schmid,ETH ZurichVarious sensors might be helpful at different ages. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08249-4Using a smartwatch to measure pulses and a smart

Technology&AI December 10,2024 0

Next generation of wearable sensors will be able to provide biochemical analyses, researchers say

by Franziska Schmid,ETH ZurichVarious sensors might be helpful at different ages. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08249-4Using a smartwatch to measure pulses and a smart

Technology&AI December 10,2024 0

Regulatory chaos: How conflicting interpretations of breast implants are undermining the FDA's reputation

byReichman UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Reichman University study examines how conflicting interpretations regarding breast implants risk the erosion of the reputation of th

OB&GYN December 10,2024 0

Regulatory chaos: How conflicting interpretations of breast implants are undermining the FDA's reputation

byReichman UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Reichman University study examines how conflicting interpretations regarding breast implants risk the erosion of the reputation of th

OB&GYN December 10,2024 0

Concerns over potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter information and regulation are essential to protect consumers from potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers,&nbs

Public Health&Prevention December 10,2024 0

Concerns over potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter information and regulation are essential to protect consumers from potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers,&nbs

Public Health&Prevention December 10,2024 0