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Possibilities of Cannabis Use in Tourette Syndrome Therapy

20. 6. 2024 Source: Medical Cannabis

A retrospective analysis and online survey conducted at a psychiatric clinic in Hanover, Germany, investigated the effectiveness and safety of using cannabis products in patients with Tourette syndrome in real-world practice.

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Personalize Treatment for Cardiology Patients?

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claim an estimated 17.9 million lives annually worldwide, making them the leading cause of death. More than…

16. 5. 2024 Source:

Will 3D Printable Tissue Adhesives Replace Stitches and Clips?

3D printing technology is slowly making its way into more and more areas of healthcare. In February 2024, a scientific team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) published a study in…

8. 5. 2024 Source:

New Technology Teaches Healthcare Professionals to Deliver Messages Patients Don't Want to Hear

Communication with patients and their relatives is often very challenging for doctors and nurses, especially when the patient or their family member is experiencing strong emotions. A new technology…

3. 5. 2024 Source:

What is the future of xenotransplantation? Pig liver and kidneys transplanted to humans for the first time

The initial successes of pig organ transplants to humans, conducted this March, gave hope that clinical trials of these procedures could soon become a reality. What path then leads to the clinical…

30. 4. 2024 Source:

Ultrasound in a Patch –⁠ Smart System Capable of Monitoring Patient During Regular Activities

A team of scientists from the University of California, San Diego, has developed a miniature autonomous ultrasound system that, when attached to the skin, can visualize tissue located deep beneath…

25. 4. 2024 Source:

Use of Medical Cannabis in Patients with Fibromyalgia to Relieve Pain and Depression

Medical cannabis is prescribed to patients with chronic pain resistant to conventional treatments. The efficacy of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) therapy in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) was…

22. 4. 2024 Source: Medical Cannabis

Artificial Intelligence Helps in Selecting Influenza Strains for Vaccine Production

Vaccination is one of the most important and effective preventive measures in the fight against seasonal epidemics caused by influenza viruses each year. For vaccines to work, they must match the…

17. 4. 2024 Source:

FDA Warns Against Self-Monitoring Glucose Using Smartwatches. What About in Czechia?

On February 21st, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning aimed at diabetic patients who measure their blood glucose levels (or are considering doing so) using smartwatches or…

12. 4. 2024 Source:

Scientists Create First Functional Brain Tissue Using 3D Printing

A research team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has successfully printed the first ever functional brain tissue using a commercial 3D printer in their laboratory. This breakthrough may be…

9. 4. 2024 Source:

Wireless Smart Devices Monitor Health by Detecting Sounds

The human body continuously emits various forms of acoustic-mechanical signals that can provide important information about its health. Researchers from Northwestern University in the USA have…

2. 4. 2024 Source:

Biocompatibility of 3D Printed Materials –⁠ Their Comparison, Legislation, and Practice

Printing three-dimensional (3D) objects brings new possibilities for producing personalized implants, prosthetics, and other medical devices in healthcare. One area where this technology can improve…

27. 3. 2024 Source:

How Does Artificial Intelligence Help in Drug Development?

In recent years, technologies leveraging artificial intelligence have transitioned from potentially interesting novelties to real clinical development programs. What can artificial intelligence offer…

20. 3. 2024 Source:

MUDr. Petra Garnolová: The combination of medical cannabis with other analgesics is the ideal way to achieve the best effect with the fewest side effects

Medical cannabis is gradually finding its way to many patients with various ailments, including those with unmanageable and hard-to-influence chronic pain. For them, this therapy can offer a new…

8. 1. 2024 Source: Medical Cannabis

Calculator Naxiva -⁠ Application for Easy Prescription of Medical Cannabis Extracts

The new Calculator Naxiva application, specifically designed for doctors prescribing medical cannabis, allows for a simple conversion of its doses to the Naxiva Panaxol extract. Quickly and easily,…

8. 1. 2024 Source: Medical Cannabis

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