Medical University of Vienna

The Medical University of Vienna (German: Medizinische Universität Wien) is a public university located in Vienna, Austria

Stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear can help relieving chronic pain

Inspired by the Star Trek Holodeck, biologists are enabling new experiments in virtual reality

Inspired by Star Trek, biologists are enabling new experiments in virtual reality How do people orient themselves when they are in a new area? How do we use street signs or houses, for instance, to estimate the distance we have traveled? Put simply: how do we update our mental map? Neuroscientists have been studying such

Inspired by the Star Trek Holodeck, biologists are enabling new experiments in virtual reality

Spider threads can repair damaged nerves and tissue

The golden orb-weaver spider from Tanzania spins such strong webs that Tanzanian fishermen use them for fishing. Their spider silk is more tear-resistant than nylon and four times more elastic than steel, is heat-stable up to 250° C, extremely waterproof and, on top of that, has antibacterial properties. These characteristics also make it attractive from

Spider threads can repair damaged nerves and tissue

A vaccine to immunise people against high levels of cholesterol offers hope after successful results in mice

A vaccine to immunise people against high levels of cholesterol and the narrowing of the arteries caused by build-up of fatty material (atherosclerosis) may be possible following successful results in mice. Now, a phase I trial in patients has started to see if the findings translate to humans. The study, which is published today (Tuesday)

A vaccine to immunise people against high levels of cholesterol offers hope after successful results in mice

A robotic prosthetic arm that detects signals from nerves in the spinal cord

We’ve tried a new approach, moving the focus from muscles to the nervous system. This means that our technology can detect and decode signals more clearly, opening up the possibility of robotic prosthetics that could be far more intuitive and useful for patients – Professor Dario Farina Department of Bioengineering and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial

A robotic prosthetic arm that detects signals from nerves in the spinal cord

New material for creating artificial blood vessels

Blocked blood vessels can quickly become dangerous. It is often necessary to replace a blood vessel—either by another vessel taken from the body or even by artificial vascular prostheses. Together, Vienna University of Technology and Vienna Medical University have developed artificial blood vessels made from a special elastomer material, which has excellent mechanical properties. Over

New material for creating artificial blood vessels

Scientists report bionic hand reconstruction in three Austrian men

Three Austrian men have become the first in the world to undergo a new technique called “bionic reconstruction”, enabling them to use a robotic prosthetic hand controlled by their mind, according to new research published in The Lancet. All three men suffered for many years with brachial plexus injuries [1] and poor hand function as

Scientists report bionic hand reconstruction in three Austrian men

Scientists developed new technology for the diagnosis of cancer cells

The type of therapy a cancer patient receives, largely depends on the trained eye of a pathologist. Investigating diseased organs and tissues under the microscope is one of their tasks. However, human judgment is, by its very nature, subject to a certain degree of variation. To enhance the quality of diagnosis, scientists at Vetmeduni Vienna,

Scientists developed new technology for the diagnosis of cancer cells

Immunotherapy for prostate cancer in sight

An international study carried out with involvement of the MedUni Vienna is giving hope to patients with advanced prostate cancer. In just a few years’ time, Ipilumumab could be approved as a treatment for the world’s third-most common type of cancer. The immunotherapeutic agent Ipilumumab has been shown to have a markedly positive effect in

Immunotherapy for prostate cancer in sight

Depression is detectable in the blood

Researchers at the MedUni Vienna have demonstrated the possibility of using a blood test to detect depression. While blood tests for mental illnesses have until recently been regarded as impossible, a recent study clearly indicates that, in principle, depression can in fact be diagnosed in this way and this could become reality in the not

Depression is detectable in the blood

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Austria plans vaccine drive in area hit by SA virus variant
on March 3, 2021 at 6:39 am
Austrian officials said Wednesday that they plan to offer vaccinations to most residents in a district that has seen significant numbers of infections with the South African ...
Study: Bitter plant compound reduces inflammatory markers
on March 2, 2021 at 1:23 pm
Resveratrol is a plant compound found primarily in red grapes and Japanese knotweed. Its synthetic variant has been approved as a food ingredient in the EU since 2016.
Researchers confirm a threshold value for non-invasive imaging biomarker
on March 1, 2021 at 9:36 pm
Breast cancer is the commonest fatal cancer in women. Early detection increases a woman's chances of recovery. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an accurate technique for detecting and classifying ...
Type 2 diabetes: Drugs initially increase glucose production
on February 24, 2021 at 11:49 am
A research group led by Peter Wolf ... short-term impact of drugs. Medical University of Vienna. (2021, February 8). Type 2 diabetes: Drugs initially increase glucose production: Mode of action ...
Elsevier donates original drawings of the Pernkopf Anatomy Atlas to the MedUni Vienna
on February 23, 2021 at 10:14 am
Elsevier, an information analytics company specializing in science and health, has donated original drawings and other materials of the famous Pernkopf Atlas of Anatomy from its holdings to the ...

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Elsevier donates original drawings of the Pernkopf Anatomy Atlas to the MedUni Vienna
on February 23, 2021 at 10:14 am
Elsevier, an information analytics company specializing in science and health, has donated original drawings and other materials of the famous Pernkopf Atlas of Anatomy from its holdings to the ...
Biotest AG: Biotest supports clinical study with Pentaglobin(R) in COVID-19 at the University Hospital AKH Vienna
on February 22, 2021 at 10:37 pm
Biotest supports clinical study with Pentaglobin (R) in COVID-19 at the University Hospital AKH Vienna. University Hospital AKH Vienna investigates various COVID-19 ...
The therapeutic potential of peptides
on February 10, 2021 at 7:45 am
"Insulin is a prime example for a successful peptide drug that has been essential for the health of millions ... of the Faculty of Chemistry at University in Vienna as well as at the Institute ...
Bioinspired strategies for the development of new drugs
on February 10, 2021 at 5:42 am
Markus Muttenthaler from the University of Vienna adds: "Dimerization is a strategy ... The researchers used a unique strategy for the discovery of new oxytocin and vasopressin molecules with ...
New strategy to optimize the efficacy of neuropeptides for therapeutic applications
on February 9, 2021 at 4:01 pm
Markus Muttenthaler, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry University of Vienna The researchers use a unique strategy for the discovery of new oxytocin and vasopressin molecules ...