A new technique that reintroduces an allergy inducing food could render it non-reactive to the immune system. It was discovered that attaching peanut proteins to blood cells and reintroducing them into the body, it is possible to teach the body's immune system to recognize the protein as safe. The technique could eventually be expanded to include treatment for a variety of allergens.

The dentist office may have gotten less scary with the new plasma "brush", which can clean and prep cavities painlessly for filling. The brush will clean a cavity in under minute. The brush will use ions to kill bacteria and release the plaque from the tooth while also prepping the surface for treatment. The plasma-assisted filling may able be up to 60 percent stronger than conventional fillings.

The idea is to develop a new eye test device for children that will use cartoons and games to simplify eye exams. The system will able to screen the child's eyes while they watch a short cartoon or play a video game. The device will use infrared light to gather data, and the assessment will be available within one minute. The test will also work without the need for eye dilation or verbal responses from the child.

The idea is to develop a plasma flashlight able to eliminate bacteria on the skin with a burst of plasma light harmless to the skin. The flashlight will be powered by a 12V battery and will be completely self-contained, with no external gas feed required. The device will include resistors to keep it from becoming too hot, and the emitted plasma will be between 68 and 73 degrees F, which won't harm the skin. Better yet, it is believed to be easily manufactured for less than $100 per...

Why not turn the average cellphone into a medical diagnosis tool, potentially cutting back on trips to the doctor? The otoscope attachment will be needed. The device will capture an image of the inside of the ear magnified up to 10 times, which will then be uploaded to the website with a list of other symptoms. The images and symptom notes will be examined by a doctor, who will provide enough information for a prescription to be called in.

New sunglasses could add some color to the world of the color blind. Most people who are color blind do see some color but are unable to differentiate between red and green, which is the most common form of color blindness. New sunglasses feature a proprietary coating that compensates for red-green CVD by reducing the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, which allows the red and green wavelengths to stand out. The sunglasses will not work for people who can see no...

A new insulin delivery device will be the most secure remote-controlled medical device on the market. The device will carry a week's supply of insulin and work with the Android-powered phone. The phone will feature an integrated glucose meter and a dedicated SIM card for communication with the pump, and will operate for seven days on a single eco-friendly battery. A temperature sensor in the pump will warn the user if the insulin is being exposed to too much heat while a separate...

There is a vast array of home remedies for warts to choose from: * Duct tape. Cut a piece of duct tape to fit over your wart. Leave the tape on for six days, then remove it and soak your wart in water for a few minutes. Use an emery board or pumice stone to file the dead skin on your wart down. Dry the area over night then reapply another piece of duct tape in the morning. Continue this process until your wart is gone. This is believed to work because the irritation that is...

I'd like to have a wrist watch that could be set to alarm every 30 minutes, or every 2 hours, or whatever intervals were needed. It should vibrate but not sound in order not to disturb anybody and keep the reason of alarm private. The watch could be used as a reminder to take a medicine or do some exercises.

1. Schedule an appointment with a dentist as soon as your toothache turns from twinge to pain. Most home toothache remedies are aimed at getting rid of toothache pain, not solving the problem at the root of the toothache. 2. Numb and soothe the pain of your toothache with gentle heat and cold. Hold a hot or cold pack, or ice cubes wrapped in a towel, to your jaw next to your aching tooth. Sip hot soup broth, hot tea, or eat some ice cream. If your toothache is sensitive to...