Brain-machine interface lets monkeys control two virtual arms (w/ Video)
In a study led by Duke researchers, monkeys have learned to control the movement of both arms on an avatar using just their brain activity.
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Osteoarthritis medicine delivered on-demand
Scientists are reporting development of a squishy gel that when compressed—like at a painful knee joint—releases anti-inflammatory medicine. The new material could someday deliver medications when and where osteoarthritis ...
Nov 6, 2013
'Don't get sick in July': Real dangers for high-risk patients when trainees take on new roles
With almost no experience, newly graduated medical students enter teaching hospitals around the country every July, beginning their careers as interns. At the same time, the last year's interns and junior residents take a ...
Nov 6, 2013
Hoping to help heart attack patients, MU signs agreement with Global PET
Following a heart attack, many patients consult with their doctors about the necessity of heart bypass surgery. However, the active ingredient for a test that helps determine the need for surgery could be in short supply ...
Nov 6, 2013
Research reveals possible cause of diabetic cardiomyopathy
Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have discovered one of the pathogenic components of diabetes in the heart, as published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Nov 6, 2013
Nuclear medicine therapy increases survival for patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases
For patients who fail to respond to current first-line and second-line treatments for colorectal cancer liver metastases (also known as salvage patients), radioembolization with Y-90 microspheres could extend survival according ...
Nov 6, 2013
Natura Therapeutics product shown to improve decision making skills in older adults
A human clinical study of older adults has demonstrated that participants who took NutraStem Cardio, a natural dietary supplement created by Natura Therapeutics, Inc., showed a significant increase in cognition when compared ...
Nov 6, 2013
