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Innovative "smart" contact lens may revolutionize glaucoma detection and monitoring

Most people with early-stage glaucoma don't know they have it, even though early treatment is key to reducing vision loss.

9 May 2024

Precision medicine in PET imaging: AI-based attenuation correction for enhanced patient care

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on May 7, 2024, entitled, "Deep learning-based whole-body PSMA PET/CT attenuation correction utilizing Pix-2-Pix GAN."

9 May 2024

Researchers unveil digital 'alcohol twin' to predict drinking risks and guide personalized interventions

Digital twin model simulates real-life alcohol consumption patterns and links them to long-term biomarkers, aiding eHealth strategies to curb dangerous drinking habits. The model captures complex physiological interactions between food, beverages, and alcohol metabolism.

9 May 2024

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.

9 May 2024

Ensemble deep learning models enhance early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging data

The developments in ensemble deep learning (EDL) models used to characterize and estimate AD.

9 May 2024

Brain-computer interface translates ALS patient's brain activity into spoken words

Researchers successfully used a brain-computer interface to synthesize speech directly from brain activity in an ALS patient, achieving 80% word recognition accuracy by listeners, showcasing the interface's potential for aiding communication in severe speech impairments.

8 May 2024

Flexible electronic device may offer a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries

A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause profound disability and paralysis.

8 May 2024

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

Collaborative research, led from the University of Oxford and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss.

8 May 2024

New technique enables detailed mapping of proteins in individual cells

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, together with Pixelgen Technologies, have developed and applied a technique that makes it possible to map proteins in individual cells in a completely new way, according to a new study in Nature Methods.

8 May 2024

Novel head-mounted device shows promise in alleviating depression symptoms

A head-mounted device that generates an ultra-low frequency ultralow magnetic field has been found to improve the symptoms of four male patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

8 May 2024

AI-driven model identifies potent cancer-killing immune cells for personalized immunotherapy

Using artificial intelligence, Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have developed a powerful predictive model for identifying the most potent cancer killing immune cells for use in cancer immunotherapies.

7 May 2024

AI matches physicians in identifying urgent cases in the emergency department

UCSF-led study finds artificial intelligence is as good as a physician at prioritizing which patients need to be seen first.

7 May 2024

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in our bodies. It coats our airways and our digestive systems and serves as a first line of defense against pathogens, a habitat for our microbiomes, and a conveyor belt for our insides to keep everything moving smoothly.

7 May 2024

Neuron-sized implant offers hope for vision restoration

A group of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, University of Freiburg and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time – a unique combination that holds promise for future vision implants for the blind.

7 May 2024

Breakthrough implantable cardiac pump offers hope for children awaiting heart transplants

A small, implantable cardiac pump that could help children await heart transplants at home, not in the hospital, has performed well in the first stage of human testing.

7 May 2024

Broken String Biosciences and the Francis Crick Institute collaborate to advance ALS research

Partnership to expand applications of DNA break-mapping technology and advance understanding of genomic instability in development of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

From Broken String Biosciences 7 May 2024

New diagnostic and treatment approach could revolutionize bladder cancer care

A new diagnostic and treatment approach for bladder cancer will undergo a clinical trial in Queensland.

6 May 2024

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

A new imaging technique tested in patients could improve the evaluation of cardiac conditions and undiagnosed chest pain.

6 May 2024

Multifunctional Ablative Gastrointestinal Imaging Capsule: A game-changer in esophagus surveillance and interventions

In a groundbreaking advancement in gastrointestinal health, researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed the Multifunctional Ablative Gastrointestinal Imaging Capsule (MAGIC) – a game-changer in esophagus surveillance and interventions.

6 May 2024

NSF CAREER award supports development of machine learning tools for preeclampsia detection

Talayeh Razzaghi, an assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation for her work titled "Personalized Maternal Care Decision Support System for Underserved Populations."

6 May 2024

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Device / Technology News

Innovative "smart" contact lens may revolutionize glaucoma detection and monitoring

Precision medicine in PET imaging: AI-based attenuation correction for enhanced patient care

Researchers unveil digital 'alcohol twin' to predict drinking risks and guide personalized interventions

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Ensemble deep learning models enhance early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging data

Brain-computer interface translates ALS patient's brain activity into spoken words

Flexible electronic device may offer a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

New technique enables detailed mapping of proteins in individual cells

Novel head-mounted device shows promise in alleviating depression symptoms

AI-driven model identifies potent cancer-killing immune cells for personalized immunotherapy

AI matches physicians in identifying urgent cases in the emergency department

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

Neuron-sized implant offers hope for vision restoration

Breakthrough implantable cardiac pump offers hope for children awaiting heart transplants

Broken String Biosciences and the Francis Crick Institute collaborate to advance ALS research

New diagnostic and treatment approach could revolutionize bladder cancer care

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

Multifunctional Ablative Gastrointestinal Imaging Capsule: A game-changer in esophagus surveillance and interventions

NSF CAREER award supports development of machine learning tools for preeclampsia detection

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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