News & Articles By Zoey Sky
07/18/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Surgical tools from Johnson & Johnson RECALLED due to increased risk of injury and death
Surgical tools from Johnson & Johnson used to make incisions and stop bleeding during surgery have been recalled because of the increased risk of injury and death, according to reports. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall in a statement, adding that it received reports of young and older patients suffering burn injuries […]
10/18/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Coronavirus RT-PCR tests are being used to mislead people amid the pandemic, says health expert
A health expert warns that the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests are over-sensitive and that relying on them will cause more harm than good. According to Dr. Pascal Sacre, RT-PCR tests aren’t usually performed on a patient who is overheated, coughing or has an inflammatory syndrome because it is a laboratory, molecular biology technique of gene […]
04/26/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Lightning eMotors and REV Group subsidiary to develop “zero-emission” electric ambulances
Those in need of medical assistance may soon be able to ride on an electric ambulance thanks to a partnership between Lightning eMotors and REV Group, Inc.’s subsidiary Leader Emergency Vehicles (LEV). The upcoming electric ambulance is based on the Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van that was launched back in December 2020. The 2020 Class 3 Lightning Electric […]
02/25/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Technology provides alternative for invasive medical tests; now police and athletes can use a breathalyzer for a “blood test”
According to a recent study, breathalyzers can soon be used to test the condition of athletes and individuals who want to lose weight. Thanks to a sensor developed by Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich) researchers, a breathalyzer can now be used to measure when the body starts burning fat. This […]
10/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Hospital employs “big brother” technology in the name of efficiency; patients find lack of human interaction unsettling
It looks like a hospital in the U.K. is taking a page out of “Big Brother’s” book. The Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire is the first hospital to issue all staff and patients with electronic “wristbands” which are used to keep track of their movements. For a National Health Service (NHS) trial, over 4,000 infrared sensors were […]
10/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New sensor helps prevent skin cancer by changing color when you’ve had too much sun, fits on a thumbnail
Heliophiles are in for a treat. UV Sense, a recently launched sensor, can alert users when they’ve had too much exposure. UV Sense is a battery-free device that can fit on a thumbnail, and it was designed to detect radiation from the sun. The sensor can change color to indicate the radiation levels of the user. […]
08/27/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Headphones allow patients to “listen” to their brainwaves to ease hot flashes
According to a study, women can soon have relief from hot flashes by using a pair of headphones and listening to their brainwaves. Hot flashes, a common symptom of menopause, involves a rise in skin temperature in the face and upper body. These hot flashes can also make blood vessels under the skin dilate, which is […]
07/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A retinal prosthesis is being developed to restore sight to blind people
Can organic printing inks help restore vision? It looks like the answer could soon be a resounding “Yes,” as teams of researchers from Tel Aviv University and Linköping University are developing a simple retinal prosthesis that could restore sight to the blind. The device will be made using affordable and common organic pigments often used in printing inks and cosmetics. The […]
01/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
As scientists inch closer to fighting cancer with nanobots, would you embrace having programmable robots in your bloodstream?
Scientists and researchers from the University of Cambridge have revealed that they are currently developing nanotechnology that can “navigate” a patient’s body and help fight cancer. But this effort, while laudable, raises one question: is it feasible to develop this technology instead of merely promoting lifestyle changes that can also prevent cancer? Technology advances by leaps and […]
11/12/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Watch the birdie! Pediatric hospitals find the distraction of VR helps with pain management
These days, virtual reality (VR) is often employed by people who want to enjoy an immersive gaming experience. However, according to a recent study, virtual reality can soon be used for pain management at pediatric hospitals. Aside from using technological advances to blur the lines between the game world and the real world, virtual reality […]
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