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AI models show promise in predicting heart disease risks, but lack validation

AI models show promise in predicting heart disease risks, but lack validation

Review highlights the potential of AI models in predicting cardiovascular disease risks but emphasizes the need for independent external validation to ensure their clinical applicability.

8 Feb 2024

Stroke patients see lower death rates with AI-guided treatment

Stroke patients see lower death rates with AI-guided treatment

Ischemic stroke survivors who received care recommendations from an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system had fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks or vascular death within three months, compared to people whose stroke treatment was not guided by AI tools, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.

8 Feb 2024

Study evaluates large language models for autocontouring in head and neck radiotherapy

Study evaluates large language models for autocontouring in head and neck radiotherapy

A new study evaluates an artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm for autocontouring prior to radiotherapy in head and neck cancer.

8 Feb 2024

AI's ability to detect COVID-19 from coughs faces real-world challenges

AI's ability to detect COVID-19 from coughs faces real-world challenges

A Nature Machine Intelligence study reveals that while AI classifiers can predict COVID-19 from audio recordings, their effectiveness diminishes when accounting for confounding factors, highlighting the challenges in applying AI diagnostics in real-world settings.

8 Feb 2024

New MRI method enables early detection and better monitoring of multiple sclerosis

New MRI method enables early detection and better monitoring of multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that usually leads to permanent disabilities. It affects around 2.9 million people worldwide, and around 15,000 in Switzerland alone.

8 Feb 2024

Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infection and help wounds to heal more quickly

Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infection and help wounds to heal more quickly

Cornell University researchers have identified a new way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a botanical compound to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help wounds heal more quickly.

8 Feb 2024

Wireless wearable continuously monitors user's earlobe temperature

Wireless wearable continuously monitors user's earlobe temperature

Smart accessories are increasingly common. Rings and watches track vitals, while Ray-Bans now come with cameras and microphones.

8 Feb 2024

ChatGPT passes the nutrition test, but experts remain irreplaceable

ChatGPT passes the nutrition test, but experts remain irreplaceable

ChatGPT offers accurate nutritional advice aligned with international guidelines for managing non-communicable diseases, yet struggles with complex patient scenarios.

7 Feb 2024

Tiny device could help improve safety, effectiveness of cell therapy for spinal cord injury patients

Tiny device could help improve safety, effectiveness of cell therapy for spinal cord injury patients

A tiny device built by scientists at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology could be used to improve the safety and effectiveness of cell therapy treatments for patients suffering from spinal cord injuries.

7 Feb 2024

Teledermatology study exposes skin tone diagnosis gaps, AI offers improvement

Teledermatology study exposes skin tone diagnosis gaps, AI offers improvement

Specialized and general physicians show significant gaps in diagnosing skin diseases across skin tones, with deep learning assistance improving accuracy but also highlighting disparities.

7 Feb 2024

European project awarded €1.5M to reinforce training on Medical Microwave Imaging

European project awarded €1.5M to reinforce training on Medical Microwave Imaging

The European project entitled "Bone, Brain, Breast and Axillary Medical Microwave Imaging Twinning (3BAtwin)" has been awarded with €1.5M to reinforce our training on Medical Microwave Imaging (MMWI).

7 Feb 2024

Machine learning revolutionizes image compression for neural implants

Machine learning revolutionizes image compression for neural implants

EPFL researchers have developed a machine learning approach to compressing image data with greater accuracy than learning-free computation methods, with applications for retinal implants and other sensory prostheses.

7 Feb 2024

The MagBinder® Fit24 nucleic acid purification system

The MagBinder® Fit24 nucleic acid purification system

Omega Bio-tek debuts the new standard for high-volume, cost-effective DNA/RNA extraction at SLAS 2024.

From Omega Bio-tek, Inc. 7 Feb 2024

Absorbance 96 Automate revealed: The world’s first on-deck plate reader for laboratory automation

Absorbance 96 Automate revealed: The world’s first on-deck plate reader for laboratory automation

To revolutionize automated laboratory workflows with integrated microplate reading, Byonoy proudly launches the world’s first on-deck plate reader, the Absorbance 96 Automate.

From Byonoy 7 Feb 2024

SLAS23 new product award winner: Absorbance 96 Automate wins the spotlight

SLAS23 new product award winner: Absorbance 96 Automate wins the spotlight

Byonoy is thrilled to share that on a momentous occasion at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Annual Conference (SLAS23), the Absorbance 96 Automate has been honored with the highly coveted SLAS23 New Product Award.

From Byonoy 7 Feb 2024

Luminescence 96 Automate unveiled: Transforming luminescence analysis with automation

Luminescence 96 Automate unveiled: Transforming luminescence analysis with automation

Byonoy, an emerging company redefining the landscape of measurement technologies, proudly introduces another innovative on-deck plate reader, the Luminescence 96 Automate.

From Byonoy 7 Feb 2024

Can ChatGPT outperform an expert in answering questions about colorectal cancer?

Can ChatGPT outperform an expert in answering questions about colorectal cancer?

The proficiency of ChatGPT in answering questions related to colorectal cancer (CRC).

7 Feb 2024

AI helps predict antidepressant response in a week

AI helps predict antidepressant response in a week

In patients with major depression disorder it is, thanks to use of artificial intelligence, now possible to predict within a week whether an antidepressant will work.

7 Feb 2024

New study highlights AI's potential to transform lung cancer screening

New study highlights AI's potential to transform lung cancer screening

Artificial intelligence (AI) potential in early lung cancer detection.

7 Feb 2024

Researchers develop new approach to improve the accuracy of RNA sequencing

Researchers develop new approach to improve the accuracy of RNA sequencing

A team at NDORMS, University of Oxford has developed a new approach to significantly improve the accuracy of RNA sequencing.

7 Feb 2024

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