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Your mind can now function like a computer that will retrieve all the past memories or data recorded in your mind with the help of a small chip that can embrace memories of your mind. Yes, this is not a joke or any kind of rumor because now scientists have come up with a new tiny chip that measures just about a millimeter and can interact with the live brain cells.

The idea behind the development of this appealing chip is to interact with your brain to restore memories but the external device to download those memories is still not yet originated.

I think this ultra-modern technology will soon boost humans with an extraordinary strength that will surely help them to recall their old memories.

Via: Slashgear

Researchers at MIT have developed a new tool that can control the brain. This new tool can turn on and off specific parts of the brain with just a simple flash of light.

According to the researchers this tool can aid in the development of therapies for epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.

The tool can also help researchers determine the language of the brain. In our brain information is encoded in the electrical activity of the neurons. This information forms our memory and also directs every move of the body.

This new research will enable researchers to precisely control specific neurons of the brain and could finally get many answers to major questions regarding the activity of the brain.

This new tool can also determine neural activity patterns that are involved in cognitive processes such as epilepsy and could one day get a therapy for the disease.

Via: medlaunches

It has happened earlier that a surgical sponge was left inside the patient’s body after the operation. But now, this won’t happen anymore as Siemens and other firms have started to embed RFID chips in surgical sponges.

Hospitals have special RFID readers in operating rooms, which they use to wand the patients before being rolled out in order to ensure that no surgical sponge is left inside the body.

via: Therawfeed

Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Urology Robotics Lab are reporting the invention of a new MRI robot dubbed PneuStep that is intended to work within strong magnetic fields of the MRI machine and perform the MRI-guided organ biopsies.

The new motor, which is without metal or electricity, can power robotic medical devices that are controlled remotely to be used for cancer biopsies and therapies The results are quicker and even more accurate as compared to that of human hand.

The robot goes together with the patient in the MRI scanner and is controlled remotely by monitoring the images on the MR. It is claimed to increase precision in locating and gathering tissue samples, reduce diagnostic errors and also improve therapy.

Via: medgadget

To ensure proper dosage of pills with ease to patients Dr. Andy Wolff, an Israeli dentist has came up with the new concept to develop a tiny drug-dispensing tooth called IntelliDrug.

This drug filled tooth fits into the replacement tooth placed in the back like a molar device to releases a definite quantity of medicine at certain periods to ensure that the patients gets proper dosage at regular intervals.

This considerable project is funded by the European Union under a program that promotes cooperation between EU nations and Israel and to make it appear finally for the physician’s researchers from Europe and Israel are working together on this tiny drug-dispensing system that goes into a person’s mouth.

After placing the device in the mouth the drugs can be easily delivered directly into the bloodstream through the lining of the cheek and around the mouth so that Salvia mixes with the drug to carry it into the inside layers of our body time and again. This new system can prove beneficial to diabetic patients who take regular injections of insulin to maintain low blood-glucose level. Now, instead of swallowing pills again and again or to prick skin for injections, patients can simply put the drug-dispensing tooth in their mouth to carry drug into the inside layers of their body.

Out of 15 organizations two big names like Wolff’s company, Saliwell Ltd, and German microelectronics institute HSG-IMIT are also involved in the development of this significant device. Other organizations include universities, companies, research institutes and hospitals. To support this new development in terms of communications technology another noteworthy name Spanish telephone company Telefonica SA is also in the list.

The need to develop this drug-filled tooth aroused by keeping in view those average patients who often forget to take medicine on scheduled times or especially those who need scheduled drugs to survive primarily at middle of the night. It is also believed that the device can resolve the problem in a routine process.

The device is designed with stainless steel housing, a pump and custom valves to regulate the drug flow, a microprocessor, batteries, and a reservoir for the drug pill to enable effective drug flow. This tooth shaped device is equivalent to size of two teeth’s and can be easily strapped on the side of the teeth to hug the inside portion of the cheek but the researchers hope to develop it finally into a replacement tooth.

The module allows users to control the device with the help of remote control via its communication port. The device can also be easily removed or re-filled from the mouth to enable the technician to refill the drug reservoir, to clean the system and to replace the battery if required.

Mr.Wolff said:

This approach combines dentistry with software, communication and technology

However this highly developed approach is in its early stages of development but the concept of this IntelliDrug sample will soon get ready for human testing by the end of this year.

Via: Newsvine

The upcoming technologies have enabled physicians to move from paper charting of reports to electronic documentation or to perform surgeries with the help of tiny robots.
Now, to streamline efficient communication between doctors and patients USB-IF has introduced its USB standards (WUSB, USB2.0) to support all Personal Healthcare Device working group.

This Personal Healthcare Device allows some health-related devices like blood pressure cuffs and exercise watches to connect via USB to PCs and cellphones.

For example the device can enable high blood pressure patients to track their readings to show them to the doctors and to maintain effective equilibrium between doctors, patients and care takers.

Its digital interface enables users to send their readings directly via cell phones instantaneously and the device will soon hit the market near the end of 2007.

Via: Engadget

To tackle with the most common lethal inherited recessive disease Cystic Fibrosis (CF) that nearly affects 1 in 2500 infants and approximately 50,000 folks worldwide Alberta, the first province worldwide has initiated to test newborn babies for cystic fibrosis disease.

If we see the case of Jake Szatmary who was diagnosed in its first year after undergoing through three horrible months with sickness and malnutrition now, receives enzymes that helps him to digest his food, a device to pump medication to his lungs, clap therapy and 20-minute sessions a day of back slapping to loosen mucus that builds up in the lungs.

Martin Somerville, director of medical genetics at the University of Alberta says:

If the disease is diagnosed and treated earlier, the child receives more nutrients, shows improved lung function and grows taller.

After conducting several tests province has revealed that early detection of this genetic disease in first month of newly born babies can result superior health and quality of life and therefore to combat this horrible disease now, province has introduced its new screening programe to collect blood samples from every new born babies to check disease.

Via: Medlaunches

The image above might look to be a standard money keeping wallet.

But if you look at the specifications then you will be astonished to know that the wallet actually houses a heart monitor along with space for credit cards and cash.

If you are a heart patient and need constant check-ups then this is the best thing to own. Whenever you feel that your heart is skipping some beats just hold this device close to your heart and it will send all that’s going on inside your body to your doctor via a cell phone.

The idea is quite simple and extraordinary at the same time. Look back for some more news.

Via: Scifi

HairMax is a new laser based comb that can combat hair loss and also give better looking hair to all the users.

Hair loss is a major problem in both sexes, and not many people are keen on using drugs for the treatment as they can have their own side effects.

HairMax LaserComb has been so far proven to be the only drug-free treatment alternative.

It is extremely easy to use and requires you to pass the device through your hair for 10-15 minutes at a time and three days in a week.

I have always told you that good things don’t come cheap and same is the case with this gadget which is priced at $545.

The device is also FDA approved so you can be confident about the safety of the device.

Via: chipchick

The first comprehensive reproductive healthcare system designed for couples to use at home, Conceivex Conception Kit finally attained 510K clearance from U.S Food and Drug Administration. It is first and only system designed for couples to use at home.

This Conception Kit contains fertility prediction tools that can be used together for up to three months in order to enhance couple’s chance of becoming pregnant.

Michael LaVean, founder of Conceivex Incorporation and inventor of the Conception Kit said:

The Conception Kit is a safe, effective and affordable system that can dramatically increase their chance of successfully conceiving.

The Conception Kit contains following fertility tools and medical device to enhance conception:

• Conception Caps
• Non-latex semen collectors
• Sperm-friendly intimate moisturizers
• Ovulation predictors
• Timing wheels
• Pregnancy tests
• A journal to record progress

The keystone of this kit is its Conception Cap that brings the semen in direct contact with the cervix for four to six hours that increases opportunity for sperm to move into the uterine cavity to fertilize an egg at the most appropriate time.

The Kit is easily available through a healthcare provider or can be purchased online with a valid prescription for only U S $300.

Via: Gizmag