Olfaction is a fascinating sense. Although our nasal passages constantly detect aromatic molecules, most of us give little thought to how smell works. Odors also hold a surprising ability to evoke powerful emotions; here we discuss why that it is. … Read More »
We’re changing up our startup showcase at MedCity’s annual investing conference INVEST in Chicago, May 17-18 at the Four Seasons hotel, which we host in partnership with Mid-America Healthcare Investors Network. This year, we are inviting startups who have at … Read More »
PENTAX Medical, a part of HOYA Group, has unveiled its new HemoStat WideCup bipolar hot hemostasis forceps for use during endoscopies. Designed to stop bleeding in an efficient and safe manner, the device features an opening width considerably wider than … Read More »
In an election season in which the presidential campaign “issues” have ranged from “hot mics” to emails, some down-ballot campaign ads highlight a wonky, far less racy topic: a tax on medical devices. Really? Why? The device tax taps into … Read More »
People who experience hearing loss can feel isolated and alone. It is important that the hearing public understand how to interact with deaf people and those who are hard of hearing. It is not difficult to adapt communication, but for … Read More »
New research reveals fresh clues on the infection-fighting properties of cranberries. Researchers in Canada showed how cranberry extract rich in a particular type of compound successfully disrupted cell-to-cell communication in bacteria responsible for hard-to-treat infections. The study shows cranberry extract … Read More »
An Ohio consultant thinks he has come up with the answer to two of health IT’s most vexing problems: cybersecurity threats and physician disdain for electronic health records. The early response to a crowdfunding effort suggests he may be on … Read More »
The black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in North America. Because they thrive in temperate temperatures, black widows are most common in the south and western regions of the United States. People may find them in grape … Read More »
If you’re disabled in a poorly developed part of the world, even a great modern wheelchair may be next to useless. What’s needed is a more off-road design that’s made to be easy to manufacture and repair than something built for a … Read More »
IsoFlow infusion catheter from Vascular Designs The entrepreneur behind a revolutionary cancer technology is taking the unusual approach of using crowdfunding to raise $500,000 in a bid to get the device back into production and, hopefully, begin saving lives. The … Read More »