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eSight – Unparalleled Clarity for Any Visual Ailmen

Just a few years ago, there was little in the way of visual aids that could help those with vision loss lead independent lives. Fortunately, technology has accelerated at an exponential rate and eSight 4 is a testament to that fact. It’s the most versatile low vision device on the market today designed for people with central vision loss and visual acuity between 20/60 and 20/800. Now, thousands of people with over 20 different serious eye conditions are using eSight...
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Best Lesbian Dating Aoos 2022 – Find Your Soulmate Here!

Some of the most popular dating apps are made for straight men and women. No matter how inclusive these apps try to make for those belonging to minority communities, the sheer number of users in these apps makes them a host for ill-intentioned men and creeps. So, for making causal hookups to serious connections, we've compiled a list of the 10 Best Lesbian Dating Apps in 2022 which are useful for all kinds of women to find what they...
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Pitt researchers’ work on bone growth heads to space

What do a dentist, a super glue, and the International Space Station have in common? Not much normally, but starting Tuesday, they’ll begin a journey together to answer questions lying deep within our bones. Dr. Giuseppe Intini, Associate Professor of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, is a dentist whose research at the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration focuses on skeletal stem cells — the “master cells” of the skeletal system — and their ability...
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Local company develops adhesive that could be game changer for bone fracture healing

Local researchers believe they have developed an adhesive that could help broken bones heal faster. Lowell-based RevBio told 7NEWS they hope their biomaterial, “Tetranite,” can one day be used to treat osteoporosis or spinal fractures. The adhesive is being developed to help bond fractures and fill gaps as new bone material grows. An injectable product that creates a robust bond in minutes, the company hopes Tetranite can also come in handy when it comes to healing bone lost in surgeries...
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Novel Bone Adhesive to Fly on SpaceX CRS-26

More than 200 million people worldwide are affected by osteoporosis, a crippling bone disease that decreases bone density, causing bones to weaken and become increasingly susceptible to fracture. Researchers from RevBio, a biomedical startup, are turning to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to further the development of a novel therapeutic that could help repair bone fractures. Read more >>
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Pyramid Biosciences to Present at the 2022 Jefferies London Healthcare Conference

Pyramid Biosciences, Inc., a privately-held, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing new and highly differentiated precision therapies for cancer and other serious diseases, announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Brian Lestini, M.D., Ph.D., will present at the 2022 Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 2:40 PM GMT. Read more >>
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Akston Biosciences Announces Positive Interim Phase II Results from COVID “Universal” Booster Vaccine Trial

Akston Biosciences Corporation, a developer of new classes of biologic therapeutics, today announced top-line clinical results for its Phase II COVID-19 “universal” booster vaccine, AKS-452. An interim analysis of the data found that 93% of subjects previously vaccinated with Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), and AstraZeneca vaccines showed an increase in neutralizing antibody titers after receiving a single dose of AKS-452. The average neutralization titers across all subjects increased 4-fold against the Wuhan strain and 5-fold against the Omicron...
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Legally blind man can see 20/20 vision again and inspires others with his story

More than 280,000 Ohioans are considered legally blind. Luckily for some, there are medical devices available to help correct their vision. Aside from it being extremely expensive getting a pair of these glasses, which is through the company, 'eSight', Benjamin Murray explained being legally blind comes with a long list of challenges in itself. "You know, it's hard to think about everyday life when you can't see," 33-year-old Murray said. He was considered legally blind for 26 years. In 2015,...
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Tours Landsdowne Labs

“Children swallow button batteries. That’s the reality of our world. Because the batteries become loose from devices, and then can literally burn through the throat of a young child. It happens again and again…[leading to] years of treatment, surgery, and therapy.” So said U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, on an October 7 visit to Landsdowne Labs, at Fairfield University, in Fairfield, CT. Link to video of remarks. Landsdowne has since received a patent for technology that rapidly reduces chemical reactions...
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