Developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, an experimental cholesterol-lowering drug has proven itself effective in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in a clinical trial. Researchers reported on Sunday that it actually halved the number of heart attacks and strokes of patients included in the critical trial. The study was retrospective and as such, is not yet conclusive, but it … [Read more...]
Clockwork No-Battery Pacemaker About to Revolutionize Cardiology
Imagine a heart pacemaker without any batteries. How would that be? Well Swiss engineers who have been busy little bees and have created the world’s finest watches are now trying their hand at cardiology. These engineers have developed a battery-less pacemaker prototype that is based on sef-winding wristwatches. A pacemaker is a device that is sewn under the skin and uses electrical currents to … [Read more...]
