Neuroprosthetics, or more commonly as neural or brain implants, have added a noteworthy impetus to the healthcare industry over the past few years, thanks to the successful realization of its massive potential as a substitution method for injured or missing motor, sensory, or cognitive functions ... Read more

Streptococcal infections are caused by a microorganism called Streptococcus which is a non-motile, microaerophilic, grampositive spherical bacterium. Several disease causing strains of the bacteria include streptococci (groups A, B, C, D, and G). Each group causes specific types of infections ... Read more

Uterine manipulators can be defined as surgical devices that play an important role in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries such as hysterectomy, wherein they enable holding the cervix in place and facilitate complete visualization of the uterus. These devices are employed in various types of ... Read more

Aortic valve is one of the two main valves on the left side of the heart and is the outflow valve for the left ventricle. It opens and closes to regulate the blood flow and prevents the backward flow of the blood into the heart. Aortic valve replacement is done when the functioning of the aortic ... Read more

Eczema, also referred as dermatitis or atopic dermatitis, is a disease which results in inflammation of the skin. Eczema is characterized by rash, red skin, and itchiness. The area of the skin involved may vary from small to the entire body. Few combination of factors such as genetical factor, ... Read more

Alipogene Tiparvovec has shown great results as a gene therapy used in the treatment of lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD). LPLD is a rare condition, mostly inherited, that occurs coupled with increased accumulation of fat in blood, which can later cause severe pancreatitis. Alipogene ... Read more

An antiviral is an agent that eliminates a virus or restrains its ability to multiply and hence, prevents it from replicating and reproducing. Antiviral drugs are used in the treatment of lethal viral infections such as HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses, influenza A and B viruses, and herpes ... Read more

Preclinical imaging (In-VIVO) is used in live animal research for drug development. Preclinical imaging is further used to monitor the treatment response for early indications of efficacy. The technological development of in vivo imaging provides an opportunity for studying disease at the ... Read more

Neurodiagnostics or neurodiagnostic tests monitor and record electrical activities of patient’s brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that approximately one in four individual suffers from diagnosable mental disorder each year. One ... Read more