October 27, 2015 Genetic markers found to predict Alzheimer's Scientists have identified early genetic markers that can potentially predict who is at an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s, Medical Daily reported.
October 27, 2015 Ultrasound procedure destroys fat Liposonix, a new ultrasound technology, helps to zap away the last bit of fat leftover after exercising and eating right.
October 27, 2015 Hospital's Facebook 'likes' reflects its mortality rates, study finds If you’re trying to decide what hospital has the best record in terms of safety and patient satisfaction, you may want to check in first with Facebook
October 27, 2015 St. Jude Medical gets European approval for first wireless pacemaker St. Jude Medical Inc. has received European approval to market the first pacemaker that does not require implanted wires to attach to the heart.
October 26, 2015 Virtual reality treatment relieves amputee's phantom pain Amputees who suffer from phantom-limb pain could get some relief, thanks to a potential new experimental treatment involving virtual reality
October 26, 2015 Simple, rapid test can identify patients with drug-resistant malaria Researchers have a developed two novel tests that can distinguish which can distinguish which malarial parasites respond better to drug treatment - and which ones are resistant.
October 26, 2015 Guess your age? 3D facial scan beats doctor's exam It's no secret that most people accumulate wrinkles on their faces as they age.
October 26, 2015 Researchers study value of DNA analysis in screening newborns The National Institutes of Health is launching an initiative to determine whether sequencing an infant's DNA can improve on the well-established "heel stick" blood test to screen newborns for potentially life-threatening diseases.
October 26, 2015 Largest cancer gene database made public National Cancer Institute scientists have released the largest-ever database of cancer-related genetic variations, providing researchers the most comprehensive way so far to figure out how to target treatments for the disease.
October 26, 2015 British biotech firm sets crowdfunding record with heart drug A British biotech company founded by a Nobel prize winner has raised what it says is a record 691,000 pounds ($1 million) via crowdfunding to help launch a stem cell-based regenerative medicine for use following heart trauma.