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August 25, 2016

Scientists hope new test could help contain meningitis outbreaks

A test has been developed that could help diagnose bacterial infections including meningitis in minutes, but it could take several years before a cheap testing device is available to developing countries, scientists said on Wednesday.

August 24, 2016

Mississippi firefighter feels 'normal' again 1 year after face transplant

A devastating job in 2001 left volunteer firefighter Pat Hardison with third-degree burns on his head, neck and upper torso.

August 24, 2016

Boy with double-hand transplant's next goal: play football

It's been just over a year since 9-year-old Zion Harvey received a double-hand transplant, and he said Tuesday what he really wants to do is play football.

August 24, 2016

No rise seen in hysterectomy complications after morcellator use declines

The use of power morcellators dramatically declined after federal warnings that the device could spread cancer, but the drop hasn’t caused an uptick in the rate of hysterectomy complications as some critics feared, according to research released Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

August 23, 2016

FDA approves first cognitive tests for head injury

For the first time, doctors can now evaluate signs and symptoms of head injuries with two new testing devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

August 23, 2016

Women with dense breasts may need annual mammograms

While most older women might not need breast cancer screening with mammography more often than every three years, some women with dense breasts may need mammograms every year, U.S. research suggests.

August 19, 2016

Texas girl gets 3-D prosthetic limb from public library

After spending more than a year on a waiting list for a functional prosthetic hand, a Texas girl’s needs were met by her local public library— which happens to have a 3-D printing lab.

August 17, 2016

Homemade wheelchair offers paralyzed toddler sense of freedom

A 13-month-old toddler paralyzed by a tumor on her spine has been outfitted with a homemade wheelchair so she can keep up with her peers during playtime.

August 11, 2016

Brain training, robotics help paraplegics regain some movement

Complete spinal cord paralysis is thought to be irreversible, but new research suggests brain-controlled robotics with tactile feedback may reactivate circuitry between the brain and nerves, effectively restoring some lower-body movement and sensation.

August 9, 2016

Stony Brook University ships medical samples via drones in Madagascar

A suburban New York university is using emerging drone technology to improve the health care of people in remote parts of Madagascar.