Researchers from the University of Virginia (UVA) have developed an artificial pancreas capable of delivering automated insulin to pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes. The study, presented at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting, reports the artificial pancreas is significantly more effective in diabetes management than current methods.

Measuring pain levels in critically ill patients, especially in those who cannot communicate verbally, is crucial in administering care. A study published in PAIN introduces a new behavior pain assessment tool (BPAT) capable of evaluating pain levels through nonverbal cues.

The pairing of electrical stimulation of the spinal cord and extensive physical therapy has given a man with paralyzed legs the ability to stand and make step-like movements.

Playing Tetris and Candy Crush may be more useful than for just passing the time. A study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, found playing these games after a traumatic event could block the intrusive memories of the event and possibly reduce the rates of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

A cognitive neuroscientist has developed a supercomputer, trained with machine learning, to diagnose depression with 75 percent accuracy.

A study published in eLife examined the effectiveness in testing blood collected by flies for traces of unknown pathogens, which is improving current predictive methods in global outbreaks. 

A study spanning generations found that birth control pills may protect women against more than just unplanned pregnancies. They may decrease cancer rates as well. 

Patient monitoring is starting even before the patient arrives, with Novii, mothers can sit, walk and even dance their way through labor while fetal heart rate is monitored wirelessly.