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Genotyping technology speeds up Covid variant identification

Genotyping technology detects Covid variants more quickly and cheaply than ever before – according to research from the University of East Anglia and the UK Health Security Agency.

17 Jan 2024

New brush test outperforms biopsies in early oral cancer detection

A new test invented by University of Illinois Chicago researchers allows dentists to screen for the most common form of oral cancer with a simple and familiar tool: the brush.

17 Jan 2024

AI-driven algorithm accurately predicts death, complications after percutaneous coronary intervention

When a person has one or more blocked arteries, providers may choose to conduct a minimally invasive procedure known as percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI.

17 Jan 2024

Overcoming adherence challenges: Innovative patch enables controlled drug delivery

A breakthrough in transdermal drug delivery.

17 Jan 2024

Researchers uncover the role of inherited genetic variants in rare type of blood cancer

Large-scale genetic analysis has helped researchers uncover the interplay between cancer-driving genetic mutations and inherited genetic variants in a rare type of blood cancer.

17 Jan 2024

StemSight and ERS Genomics focus on collaboration

License agreement provides StemSight access to CRISPR/Cas9 technology to be applied in development of cell therapies for corneal blindness.

17 Jan 2024

America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities

The number of older adults with disabilities — difficulty with walking, seeing, hearing, memory, cognition, or performing daily tasks such as bathing or using the bathroom — will soar in the decades ahead, as baby boomers enter their 70s, 80s, and 90s.

17 Jan 2024

AI shows the same accuracy as a cardiologist in detecting rheumatic heart disease

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating how sophisticated deep learning technology can be applied to this disease of inequity.

16 Jan 2024

Study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and attention deficits in children

A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy – particularly in the second trimester – to modest but noticeable increases in problems with attention and behavior in 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.

16 Jan 2024

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University.

16 Jan 2024

Research projects aim to develop breakthrough digital technology for improving heart and brain health

A special issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association spotlights the progress of ongoing projects aimed at developing breakthrough digital technology solutions to improve heart and brain health on a global scale.

16 Jan 2024

Novel wound closure technique using lasers and nano-thermometers

Sometime more than 5,000 years ago, man came up with the idea of suturing a wound with a needle and thread.

16 Jan 2024

Simple measures in the health care setting could prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission

In early 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a highly contagious and pathogenic virus, made its alarming debut and quickly spread worldwide, causing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that threatened human health and public safety.

16 Jan 2024

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Ordering a palliative care consultation by "default" – via an automatic order programmed into the electronic medical record that doctors may cancel if they choose – is an effective strategy to give more hospitalized patients the opportunity to benefit from palliative care, and sooner, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

16 Jan 2024

Contact lenses monitor eye pressure for glaucoma prevention

Glaucoma effects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated – but around half of those living with the condition are not aware of it.

16 Jan 2024

Urea-powered nanorobots reduce bladder tumors by 90% in mice

The research, which was conducted on mice, demonstrates how these tiny nanomachines are propelled by urea present in urine and precisely target the tumour, attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.

16 Jan 2024

New dust testing methodology better protects workers from lung diseases

A new dust testing methodology developed by University of Queensland researchers offers workers better protection from diseases such as black lung and silicosis.

16 Jan 2024

Evaluate, a Norstella company, announces acquisition of J+D Forecasting

J+D Forecasting, a leading provider of forecasting solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, is excited to officially share the news of our acquisition by Evaluate, a distinguished member of the Norstella family.

From J+D Forecasting 15 Jan 2024

Pioneering Genomic Progress: An Interview with Rami Mehio, Illumina's Software and Informatics Expert

In this interview, Rami Mehio, head of software and informatics at Illumina, shares his experiences and contributions to major genomic projects like the UK Biobank's whole genome sequencing. He discusses the challenges and innovations in genomic data analysis, highlighting Illumina's role in advancing genetic research and precision medicine.

From Illumina, Inc. 15 Jan 2024

Novel blood test shows promise in detecting early-stage cancers with high accuracy

Researchers develop a novel plasma proteome-based test for early detection of multiple cancers, achieving high accuracy in identifying low-abundance protein biomarkers.

14 Jan 2024

Technology News and Research

Genotyping technology speeds up Covid variant identification

New brush test outperforms biopsies in early oral cancer detection

AI-driven algorithm accurately predicts death, complications after percutaneous coronary intervention

Overcoming adherence challenges: Innovative patch enables controlled drug delivery

Researchers uncover the role of inherited genetic variants in rare type of blood cancer

StemSight and ERS Genomics focus on collaboration

America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities

AI shows the same accuracy as a cardiologist in detecting rheumatic heart disease

Study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and attention deficits in children

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

Research projects aim to develop breakthrough digital technology for improving heart and brain health

Novel wound closure technique using lasers and nano-thermometers

Simple measures in the health care setting could prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Contact lenses monitor eye pressure for glaucoma prevention

Urea-powered nanorobots reduce bladder tumors by 90% in mice

New dust testing methodology better protects workers from lung diseases

Evaluate, a Norstella company, announces acquisition of J+D Forecasting

Pioneering Genomic Progress: An Interview with Rami Mehio, Illumina's Software and Informatics Expert

Novel blood test shows promise in detecting early-stage cancers with high accuracy

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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