Medical Archives
May 3, 2008
The top prize in biomedical research goes to ...
We have an aging population, one that is concerned with both health and the perception of growing old. I suppose it makes sense that the focus of biomedical research is often on improved disease treatments for degenerative and age-related disorders.The... ... morePosted at 9:14 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
December 6, 2007
Genetic Testing
Some fear invasion of privacy, eugenics or simply a waste of time when discussing personal genetic testing. Yet, it is clear that predisposition to disease and drug sensitivity - potentially revealed through GT - enable personalized healthcare. The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is... ... morePosted at 1:12 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 27, 2007
Trends in Fasting Blood Sugar Levels
In 2005 a study was done among several thousand healthy young men, members of the Israeli Defense Forces. Their blood sugar was measured using a test called fasting blood glucose, and then the men were followed for nearly six years... ... morePosted at 11:30 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 25, 2007
Trends in the Medical Device Industry
FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health conducted a survey of outside experts to identify major anticipated trends in medical device technologies over the next ten years. This analysis was undertaken to identify areas in which new or significantly increased... ... morePosted at 8:27 PM