Archive : Health

Recently published in the journal “Nature”, a group of scientists from Stanford University (USA) revealed that he had managed to turn skin cells directly into rat neurons. Something straight out of science fiction is now a reality that could be applied to man and revolutionize all medicine. Recently, the publication in the journal “Nature” work of a team of scientists at the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and...

Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo like device that can measure electrical activity of the body. With the help of these electronic tattoos, doctors can monitor heart, brain (sleep disorders) and muscles activity. The device is composed of traditional, high-performance materials like silicon which can bend without breaking. The tattoo is thin, stretchable, bendable and easy to attach/remove.

To have a healthy life, one should be more concerned about their health. Therefore, you should not only rely on your Physician’s BP readings that you get at your Physician’s clinic but also check the readings yourself. The process of BP checking has become more convenient with the advent of a BP monitoring gadget for iOS Devices. This new gadget is designed for facilitation of a patients, for whom frequent checking of Blood...

Mobisante’s MobiUS smartphone ultrasound system is based on Toshiba TG01 (Windows Mobile 6.5 stock), which is an outdated set. Still, the probe and phone together cost $7,495, just a tiny fraction of what traditional ultrasound systems cost. According to manufacturer, if they sales were good, then the price will be reduced to half. Maybe, a part of the that money can be used towards developing a system that works with smartphone...