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New prosthetic converts brain signals to speech in real time

A speech prosthetic developed by a collaborative team of Duke neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, and engineers can translate a person's brain signals into what they're trying to say.

6 Nov 2023

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 shows promise in animal studies

A team of University of Maryland researchers developed a nasal spray vaccine that delivers the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells of the airway in mice and hamsters, triggering an immune response that significantly reduced infection and spread of COVID-19.

6 Nov 2023

Shifting towards personalized treatment approaches for chronic inflammatory diseases

Chronic inflammatory diseases affect 5% to 7% of the population, regardless of age or sex, from children to the elderly.

6 Nov 2023

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes.

6 Nov 2023

Wearable technology helps to improve working conditions in agriculture

The AgWearCare project resorts to wearables to collect and digitalize data, supporting agricultural tasks and preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

6 Nov 2023

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the University of Oxford today announced the launch of a new project to initiate early development of prototype vaccines against the Junín virus, selected as an exemplar of the Arenavirus family which is responsible for multiple deadly hemorrhagic fevers with epidemic and pandemic potential.

6 Nov 2023

Scientists develop tissue adhesive gelatin hydrogels to speed up wound healing, prevent infections

Open wounds, whether caused by accidents or from medical procedures like surgery, require proper management to speed up healing and prevent infections.

6 Nov 2023

Study reveals significant deficit in the UK's prosthetic and orthotic workforce

A Staffordshire University study has revealed a significant deficit in the number of prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and support workers in the UK.

6 Nov 2023

Experimental wireless pacemaker harvests energy from heart to recharge battery

By converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharge its battery, according to a proof-of-principle study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled the development and application of AI tools that may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to preliminary research in two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

Bayer Digital Healthcare UKI has today announced the launch of its first digital patient support package, My Kidney Assistant, designed to provide type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with the information and resources to help monitor and improve their kidney health.

6 Nov 2023

AI-empowered system may accelerate laparoscopic surgery training

Trainee surgeons learning to conduct laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery will soon be able to complete their training quicker thanks to an AI-empowered system being developed by researchers at the National Robotarium of Heriot-Watt University, in collaboration with the Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation of University of Dundee.

6 Nov 2023

Butterfly-inspired imaging sensor can detect cancer cells with high accuracy

There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense Earth's magnetic field. Mantis shrimp can detect polarized light.

3 Nov 2023

New technique helps 'visualize' osmotic pressure within living embryonic tissues

In order to survive, organisms must control the pressure inside them, from the single-cell level to tissues and organs.

3 Nov 2023

New technology for automatically analyzing and visualizing medical data to be presented at Medica 2023

Medical imaging generates a lot of data, for example during computer tomography. This data is important when it comes to personalized medicine.

3 Nov 2023

Time-lapsed images show how magnesium ions coordinate double-stranded breaks in CRISPR-Cas9

The gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has led to revolutionary changes in agriculture, health research and more.

2 Nov 2023

Autoethnographic study explores utility of AI tools for accessibility

Generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, an AI-powered language tool, and Midjourney, an AI-powered image generator, can potentially assist people with various disabilities.

2 Nov 2023

New report highlights the financial impact of caregiving

Many people overlook the short- and long-term costs of financial caregiving, a growing problem that financial advisors and employers can help address, according to a new report by the TIAA Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing).

2 Nov 2023

TUM start-up nominated for Science Breakthrough of the Year at Falling Walls summit

It all began with basic research: While conducting laboratory experiments, a team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) came across an active agent against multidrug-resistant bacteria with a fundamental difference to antibiotics developed to date.

2 Nov 2023

New gene therapy strategy shows promise for Parkinson's disease

Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and their collaborators have developed a gene therapy strategy to selectively manipulate Parkinson's disease-affected circuitry and attenuate the core motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease in rodent and nonhuman primate animals.

2 Nov 2023

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New prosthetic converts brain signals to speech in real time

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 shows promise in animal studies

Shifting towards personalized treatment approaches for chronic inflammatory diseases

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

Wearable technology helps to improve working conditions in agriculture

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

Scientists develop tissue adhesive gelatin hydrogels to speed up wound healing, prevent infections

Study reveals significant deficit in the UK's prosthetic and orthotic workforce

Experimental wireless pacemaker harvests energy from heart to recharge battery

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

AI-empowered system may accelerate laparoscopic surgery training

Butterfly-inspired imaging sensor can detect cancer cells with high accuracy

New technique helps 'visualize' osmotic pressure within living embryonic tissues

New technology for automatically analyzing and visualizing medical data to be presented at Medica 2023

Time-lapsed images show how magnesium ions coordinate double-stranded breaks in CRISPR-Cas9

Autoethnographic study explores utility of AI tools for accessibility

New report highlights the financial impact of caregiving

TUM start-up nominated for Science Breakthrough of the Year at Falling Walls summit

New gene therapy strategy shows promise for Parkinson's disease

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