FDA Actions Reissued EUAs: The FDA reissued EUAs revising which types of respirators can be decontaminated for reuse. Availability and Capability of Non-Invasive Monitoring Devices: The FDA issued new guidance that expands the availability and capability of non-invasive monitoring devices. This guidance replaces…
First Human Ancestors Breastfed for Longer Than Contemporary Relatives
By analyzing the fossilized teeth of some of our most ancient ancestors, a team of scientists led by the universities of Bristol (UK) and Lyon (France) has discovered that the first humans significantly breastfed their infants for longer periods, revealing insights…
World AIDS Day December 1, 2018
Each year on World AIDS Day, we reflect on the remarkable progress that has been made against HIV. Indeed, we have come a long way since the disease now known as AIDS was first reported in 1981. We now have life-saving…
FOMAT Medical Research has the honor to be part of the Magi Blue Ribbon Site
A Commitment to Excellence FOMAT Medical Research & Diverse Research Solutions understand that it is essential to offer high-quality clinical trial services and we are pleased to announce becoming a “Magi Blue Ribbon Site.” “Our heartfelt appreciation to Norman and his…
Bio-sensing Contact Lens Could Someday Measure Blood Glucose, Other Bodily Functions
Transparent biosensors embedded into contact lenses could soon allow doctors and patients to monitor blood glucose levels and a host of other telltale signs of disease without invasive tests. Scientists say the bio-sensing lenses, based on technology that led to the…
Brain-computer Interface Allows ALS Patients to Communicate
A brain-computer interface that can decipher the thoughts of people who are unable to communicate could revolutionize the lives of those living with completely locked-in syndrome according to a new paper published in PLOS Biology. Counter to expectations, the participants in…
Más de 100 nuevos genes relacionados con la presión arterial podrían proporcionar objetivos para el tratamiento de la hipertensión.
Scientists have found 107 new gene regions associated with high blood pressure, potentially enabling doctors to identify at-risk patients and target treatments. (Blood Pressure Genes) The study, led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Imperial College London, suggests that…
Faster Drug & Medical Device Approvals Under 21st Century Cures Act Raises Patient Safety Concerns
President Obama signed a bill that will provide US$6 billion in federal funding for basic medical research on Dec. 13. Called the 21st Century Cures Act, it also introduces changes to how the Food and Drug Administration approves drugs and medical devices, creating…
Las tasas de mortalidad por cáncer de mama disminuyen en muchos países
Breast cancer mortality rates continue to decline in many nations, but a review of mortality trends in 47 countries around the world indicates some significant disparities, particularly in South Korea and some Latin American nations, according to results presented at the…
Big Data to Make Big Difference in Childhood Cancer Treatment
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) research crunching vast amounts of data on childhood cancer to better tailor treatment is one step closer to assisting clinicians as the collaboration with the Kids Research Institute at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead celebrates 12…