Researchers from Georgetown University Medical Centre (GUMC) have stumbled on the linkage between two brain disorders, Alzhemier’s and traumatic brain injury. Both these disorders trigger destruction of cellular pathways and are associated with the build-up of beta amyloid, a toxic brain peptide. These finding could pave the way for successful treatment of both conditions.
A research conducted by a team from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) indicated that bone-morphogenetic protein (BMP), used in 25% of spinal fusion surgeries, lead to a higher rate of complications in certain types of fusions as well as greater hospital charges, as compared to fusions that do not use BMP. The primary increase was seen in wound-related complications and dysphagia or hoarseness.
IMEC has developed a battery-free wireless 2-channel EEG system powered by a hybrid power supply using body heat and ambient light. The hybrid power supply combines a thermoelectric generator that uses the heat dissipated from a person’s temples and silicon photovoltaic cells. The entire system is wearable and integrated into a device resembling headphones.
Researchers at Brigham & Women’s Hospital have found that complications caused by some bone-growth products, used in spinal fusion surgery, increase hospital stays and costs between 11% and 41%. The research conducted by a team of scientists and published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” studied Medtronic Incorporated’s “InFuse” and Stryker Corporation’s “OP-1 Implant” and “OP-1 Putty” products.
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