medicine
Scientists identify potential new drug combination for some skin cancers
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
A combination of two existing skin cancer drugs and a third experimental drug could lead to a new strategy for treating patients who do not respond to existing therapies.
Funding innovative technologies to revolutionize cancer research
Posted in Business, Interviews, Medicine on 31st May, 2022
by Alex Muller
Interviews with Michael Weingarten about his work as a director of the Small Business Innovation Research Development Center, helping to fund highly-innovative technologies that are revolutionizing cancer research.
Lasers And Ultrasound Combine To Pulverize Arterial Plaque
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st May, 2022
by Alex Muller
"Overall, the combination of ultrasound and laser reduces the need for laser power and improves the efficiency of atherosclerotic plaque removal."
First-Of-A-Kind Blood Test Paves Way For Early Parkinson's Diagnosis
Posted in Medicine on 31st May, 2022
by Alex Muller
The hope is that it can lead to a cheap and easy way to screen for the disease in its early stages, but also that it can further our understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind it and perhaps lead to new treatments.
Nuclear Waste Diamonds To Power Artificial Neuron Implants For Decades
Posted in Hardware, Medicine on 30th May, 2022
by Alex Muller
Axorus and Arkenlight have partnered up to build a proof of concept: the first artificial neuron powered by a tritium radiovoltaic micro-power generator.