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Statin-Antibiotic Combination May Cause Toxic Reaction

A new study suggests that coprescription of clarithromycin or erythromycin with a statin could increase the risk for statin toxicity. More...
24 Jun 2013
Image: The electromagnetic wave brain injury analyzer (Photo courtesy of César A. González, NPI).

Wireless Signals Could Transform Brain Trauma Diagnostics

A new prototype device analyzes data from low energy electromagnetic waves to provide real time, noninvasive diagnoses of brain swelling or bleeding. More...
20 Jun 2013
Image: The TRU-D SmartUVC portable disinfection system (Photo courtesy of TRU-D).

UV Disinfection Technology Combats Superbugs

An Ultraviolet C band disinfection robot automatically calculates the pathogen-lethal UV dose needed to kill pathogens and disinfect a room. More...
20 Jun 2013
Image: The extriCARE 2400 portable NPWT system in its carry case (Photo courtesy of Devon Medical).

Negative Pressure System Provides Wound Healing During Daily Activities

A portable negative pressure wound therapy device allows patients to receive wound healing treatment inside of their own home or on the go. More...
18 Jun 2013

Six-Year Project Initiated to Map Fetal and Newborn Brains

A cutting-edge MRI scanner combined with specially developed imaging techniques are being utilized to study pregnant women’s wombs and image their fetuses’ brains, even while they move. More...
18 Jun 2013

Waist-Height Ratio Better Than BMI for Gauging Mortality

Estimates of years of life lost due to obesity were higher and more accurate when using waist-to-height ratio than body mass index, according to a new study. More...
18 Jun 2013
Image: Diffusion tensor image showing white matter fibers (in blue) that were found to be affected by heading. Credit: Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Soccer Ball “Heading” Could Lead to Brain Trauma

Soccer players who “head” the ball regularity demonstrate poorer performance on memory tests and have brain abnormalities similar to those found in traumatic brain injury patients, according to new findings. More...
17 Jun 2013
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