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Bioinspired coating for medical devices repels blood and bacteria

Posted in Hardware on 13th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

Devices implanted in the body face two critical challenges that can threaten the life of the patient the device is meant to help: blood clotting and bacterial infection:

Sticky Nanobeads that Can clean Bacteria and Viruses From Blood

Posted in Science on 29th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

A new device uses magnetism to rid the bloodstream of pathogens that are the source of deadly infections.

First blood test to diagnose depression in adults

Posted in Medicine on 17th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Test identifies nine blood markers tied to depression; predicts who will benefit from therapy.

Artificial spleen cleans up blood

Posted in Medicine on 15th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers have developed a high-tech method to rid the body of infections, even those caused by unknown pathogens.

Researchers Say They've Discovered how to Detect Half of All Cancers

Posted in Medicine on 26th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

An effective way to detect cancer which may expose half of all cancers at an early stage when it can be more easily treated.