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Smartwatch App Notifies Deaf And Hard Of Hearing People Of Sounds

Researchers have developed a smartwatch app called SoundWatch that can alert deaf and hard of hearing people to different sounds in their environment.

Common Weed Related To Cabbages Can Stop Cancer In Its Tracks

A common weed in the cabbage family has anticancer properties and could be the answer to developing new and better treatments for the disease.

Lab Grown Cartilage-Bone Grafts Help Rebuild Damaged Joints

Researchers have successfully grown cartilage-bone grafts in the lab that can be used to repair damaged joints.

Biosensors Printed Directly On Skin Bring Wearable Tech To Next Level

An innovative technique to print biosensors, which can measure body temperature and blood oxygen saturation, directly onto the skin could help monitor hospitalized Covid-19 patients.

First Ebola Treatment Approved: Expert Viewpoint

Last week the first treatment for any kind of Ebola was approved by the FDA. Expert virologist Professor Daniel Bausch comments on its significance.

AI Technology Can Help Speed Up Stroke Diagnosis And Treatment

A type of artificial intelligence known as deep learning can accurately use CT scan images to pick up blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, which cause a large percentage of strokes.

Minimalist, Low Cost Hearing Aid Could Help Address Treatment Gap In Seniors

An ultra-low-cost hearing aid that can be self-assembled could provide an accessible option for seniors with age-related hearing loss who might otherwise go untreated.

Standard Blood Test Can Predict Risk Of Dying From Covid-19

A standard blood test that measures the amount of variation in red blood cell volume and size can predict whether someone admitted to hospital with Covid-19 is likely to die from the infection.

Texts Plus Cash Improves Self-Care For Teenagers With Type 1 Diabetes

Regular text messages plus financial rewards helps teenagers with Type 1 diabetes improve their self-care.

Brain Implant Allows Paralyzed People To Control Computer With Their Mind

A new type of brain implant can allow a paralyzed person to learn how to control a computer cursor with their mind.