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The Reality and Future of Peptide Drugs

It has been said that the 21st century is the century of peptide drugs, and the fate of this substance, which lies between a large protein and a small molecule compound, is bound to be extraordinary. What are peptide drugs? Peptides are a class of compounds made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds and are chemically active substances commonly found in living organisms. According to the ...

Aug. 24, 2021

By Creative Peptides

Detailed Introduction to the Four Effects of Probiotics

Probiotics, in simple terms, are a group of microorganisms that can effectively promote human health. They can resist gastric acid and bile acid, and can attach and colonize in the intestinal tract. According to statistics, the human gastrointestinal tract contains a rich and diverse microbial community, gathering more than 100 trillion microorganisms. These microbiomes encode more than 3 million ...

Aug. 19, 2021

By Creative Enzymes

Structure-based Design of Protein Kinase Inhibitors

Protein kinases are effective anti-cancer drug targets that have been proven in many experiments and facts. Many small molecule protein kinase inhibitors approved by the FDA can be used for cancer treatment. The effectiveness of kinases as targets for other diseases, including neurological disorders, inflammation and metabolic diseases, is also being tested. Human protein kinase consists of more ...

Aug. 11, 2021

By BOC Sciences

Exoskeleton instead of a wheelchair

At the moment, there’s a wide range of rehabilitation aids available for people with impaired mobility: diverse walkers, light and robust crutches, tons of various wheelchairs. All of them have certain flaws and weaknesses. For instance, state-of-the-art wheelchairs make it possible to go in for sports, travel at a rather high speed, and are user-friendly, but all of those aspects ...

Jul. 31, 2021

By Symbionix

Exoskeleton as a medical rehabilitation aid

A medical exoskeleton is intended to help the health-challenged people. It is a dedicated biomechanical device for rehabilitation in case of lost or restricted mobility of limbs. Its operating concept is based on repeating the human motion biomechanics under proportional mitigation of the efforts required to make such. The patient independently controls the device via a smartphone app. Subject ...

Jul. 31, 2021

By Symbionix

Exploring Knowledge Graphs for COVID-19 Drug Discovery

Today, there are only a few therapies approved to treat COVID-19, but while novel therapies can take decades and billions of dollars to develop, are there opportunities to repurpose existing drugs for new therapies? Our latest whitepaper showcases how CAS Knowledge Graphs reveal new connections and insights that identify drugs to potentially repurpose. Drug repurposing is critical for faster ...

Jul. 29, 2021

By Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)

Temple research finds that tweaking CBD may help it curb pain and opioid use in mice

Doylestown-based Neuropathix is running safety tests required to start clinical trials in humans. The compound may help with neuropathy, a severe type of chronic pain associated with cancer treatment. The next generation of cannabis-inspired medicine might be grown in test tubes instead of greenhouses. Researchers at Temple University have partnered with Doylestown-based pharmaceutical company ...

Jul. 6, 2021

By Neuropathix, Inc.

First-in-man demonstration of 18-month spatiotemporal stability of active atrial fibrillation source detected by Electrographic Flow mapping in persistent atrial fibrillation

Keywords: atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, mapping, atrial fibrillation, source, electrographic flow Introduction: Advanced mapping methods for atrial fibrillation (AF) have previously suffered from poor spatiotemporal stability. Electrographic flow (EGF) mapping is a novel technique using computer vision and optical flow smoothing algorithms to avoid this issue. The aim of this ...

Jun. 13, 2021

By Ablacon, Inc.

The Big Picture: GE Healthcare`s Latest Acquisition Could Help Open a New Chapter in Precision Health

Julia Casey is a biochemical engineer by training, but she is also a dealmaker at heart. “I like doing deals,” says Casey, who serves as general manager of GE Healthcare’s Pharmaceutical Diagnostics Molecular Imaging business. “I like dealing with startups and thinking how we can leverage their skills and bring them in so we can really see the benefits of everything ...

May 28, 2021

By GE Renewable Energy

Staying Safe with Exceptional Nurses!

This month, we are focusing on national safety and we introduceâ€¯Dr. Donna Maheady, founder of ExceptionalNurse.com, a nonprofit organization for nurses and nursing students with disabilities. Safety in the workplace is important for workers and patients alike. The organization provides links to resources, support groups, research, continuing education, mentors, and scholarships. Check out ...

May 17, 2021

By Safe’N’Clear, Inc.

How Medical Studies are Changing the World

The coronavirus pandemic remains one of the top concerns within the United States. However, Johns Hopkins, and other research centers, are actively working to continue medical research in all divisions of medicine and health. Learn the ongoing studies at Johns Hopkins, what issues they are solving and how we can all make a difference. ...

May 11, 2021

By C&A Scientific

Seeing the Unseen: These Machines Helped Unveil Secrets of the Human Body

Thomas Edison’s light bulb patent was 15 years old when Wilhelm Roentgen discovered X-rays and proved their power by imaging the bones inside his wife's hand. “I've seen my death,” she reportedly said after seeing the picture. But engineer and polymath Elihu Thomson, who together with Edison and J.P. Morgan co-founded GE in 1892, had longevity in mind. A year after ...

Apr. 15, 2021

By GE Renewable Energy

Developing a Robust in Vitro Intestinal Model for Preclinical Candidate Screening of GI Toxicity

Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common side effects of many drugs. Anticipating such side effects before clinical trials is limited by a lack of effective models for evaluating preclinical candidates for their potential to cause diarrhea, nausea, and other gut-related side effects. With its RepliGut® in vitro human intestinal model, Altis Biosystems is developing a system that could help ...

Apr. 12, 2021

By Altis Biosystems

Neura’s behavioral intelligence provides key insights about the aging population - Case study

We used behavioral intelligence insights focused on sociability, mobility, and independence in order to monitor the decline of the aging population for best care and resource allocation. Once an elderly person begins declining in one of these three areas, typically that indicates a turning point in their health moving forward. Background Neura and Dan Ariely’s Kayma, teamed up to work ...

Apr. 5, 2021

By Neura, Inc.

Neura’s COVID-19 Emergency Response System paves the way for intelligent and data-driven pandemic response - Case study

Neura’s platform fuses epidemiological and behavior data together to create a comprehensive understanding of transmission hot spots, population density, seeding and spreading indicators, and social distancing adherence, to empower governments, municipalities, and organizations. Background As each new wave of COVID-19 brings a new round of panic, unknowns, and lockdowns around the world, ...

Apr. 5, 2021

By Neura, Inc.

Performance Evaluation of the Circadia Contactless Respiratory Monitor and Circadia Sleep Analysis Algorithm

Abstract—The current study aims to evaluate the performance of the Circadia Sleep Analysis Algorithm, which - in combination with the non-contact and minimally invasive Circadia bedside monitor - allows for long-term sleep assessment and continuous evaluation of sleep therapy outcomes. The Circadia Contactless Respiratory Monitor was initially used to record 17 nights of sleep data from 9 ...

Mar. 24, 2021

By Circadia Health

Postoperative Spinal Instability at L3-4 Revealed by Upright Weight-Bearing MRI - Case Study

The patient was scanned in the FONAR Upright MRI in early 2002, one year after her spinal fusion. Both Upright and recumbent scans were performed on her in the multi-position FONAR Upright MRI. The recumbent MRI (left image) exhibited only a normal lumbar lordotic curve and a modest bulge of the L3-4 intervertebral disc, consistent with her prior recumbent MRI scan on a conventional MRI. The ...

Mar. 17, 2021

By Fonar Corporation

Predictable Precision Implant Placement Using Dynamic Surgical Guidance: a Five-month Follow-up - Case study

The following case was performed at the Pacific Dental Convention’s Live Surgical Stage held March 8th, 2018 in Vancouver, BC. The patient is a healthy 58 year old male with no known allergies or medical contra-indications to dental treatment. Patient presented with a Class III malocclusion for which he received both orthodontic and oral surgery consultations; however, he was not ...

Mar. 15, 2021

By Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc.

Mother Knows Best: Handheld Ultrasound Helped this Doctor Catch her Son’s Disease Early

Like many clinicians, Dr. Leigh Ann Cashwell finds herself providing care for her own family from time to time in her small hometown in Mississippi. A few years ago, the mother of three boys was examining her 15-year-old son, Luke, with a handheld ultrasound system from GE called Vscan Extend when she came across something unexpected. “I was scanning his neck, and when I got to his thyroid, ...

Feb. 11, 2021

By GE Renewable Energy

The Edge of Healthcare: Localized Computing can give Doctors Access to AI and Faster Diagnoses

Many doctors and industry experts agree that artificial intelligence-assisted medicine will change healthcare. They already use advanced algorithms to process reams of clinical data that help speed the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as pneumothorax, cancer and even complications from COVID-19. The looming question is: How will AI roll out in the wider hospital setting? The answer has ...

Jan. 27, 2021

By GE Renewable Energy