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Bee-sting inspired microneedle patches offer pain-free drug delivery

Neurological diseases affect millions worldwide, and the need for long-term patient-friendly treatments has never been greater.

10 Sep 2025

Bottlebrush particles deliver large range of chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells

Using tiny particles shaped like bottlebrushes, MIT chemists have found a way to deliver a large range of chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells.

10 Sep 2025

Special MRI technique predicts onset of mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline

A special MRI technique that detects iron levels in different regions of the brain can predict the onset of mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline in cognitively unimpaired older adults, potentially creating a pathway to earlier interventions, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

9 Sep 2025

Electronic nose technology aims to transform food safety

The presence of a strong, unpleasant odor in food is an indication that bacteria has contaminated the food past the point of human consumption. However, oftentimes pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli are difficult to detect.

9 Sep 2025

Simple support tools improve blood pressure management in hypertensive patients

For some patients struggling to control high blood pressure, something as simple as having blood pressure monitors at home and texted reminders to use them could be the key to stabilizing or even lowering their blood pressures, according to a new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

9 Sep 2025

HPV-DeepSeek shows promise for early detection of head and neck cancer

Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes around 70% of head and neck cancers in the United States, making it the most common cancer caused by the virus, with rates increasing each year.

9 Sep 2025

Using AI models to improve prediction of CKD's progression to end-stage renal disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

9 Sep 2025

Smart material delivers drugs in response to arthritis flare-ups

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.

8 Sep 2025

New technology could make MRI scanners cost-effective and more accessible

Revolutionary new technology could make MRI scanners cost effective, more widely available to local communities and help save lives, thanks to a pioneering collaboration between the University of Sheffield and GE HealthCare.

8 Sep 2025

AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults

Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure readings and improved blood pressure management, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

In the UK there are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually, but fewer than 10% of people survive.

8 Sep 2025

Study validates deep learning model for predicting future lung cancer risk in Black population

A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) validates the use of Sybil, a deep learning artificial intelligence model, for predicting future lung cancer risk in a predominantly Black population.

8 Sep 2025

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

Researchers compare the different health parameters measured by common wearable sensors used by consumers.

8 Sep 2025

BICO company Biosero to develop integrated lab automation solutions to a value of 15.2 MUSD

Biosero, a BICO company and developer of integrated laboratory automation solutions, signed a master service agreement with a global pharma company in August 2025 and has now received the first purchase orders of a total value of 15.2 MUSD.

From Biosero Inc. 8 Sep 2025

Cornell researchers develop device to simplify fertility treatment

In the quest to address infertility, Cornell University researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that could simplify and automate oocyte cumulus removal, a critical step in assisted reproductive technologies.

5 Sep 2025

Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions

An ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford, opening up new possibilities for neurological research and treatment of disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

5 Sep 2025

Innovative approach advances equity in health care AI

A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed a new method to identify and reduce biases in datasets used to train machine-learning algorithms-addressing a critical issue that can affect diagnostic accuracy and treatment decisions.

5 Sep 2025

New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells

Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting billions of dollars each year and jeopardizing critical scientific discoveries.

5 Sep 2025

Portable ultrasound improves diagnosis and patient outcomes

When hospitalized patients struggle to breathe, doctors typically reach for their stethoscopes, but results from a Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health clinical study in JAMA Network Open suggest they should diagnose the problem with portable ultrasounds instead.

5 Sep 2025

Duke-NUS sharpens focus on population health and technology-enabled research

Singapore's health system is under growing pressure from rising costs, an aging population, and the growing burden of chronic diseases.

5 Sep 2025

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Bee-sting inspired microneedle patches offer pain-free drug delivery

Bottlebrush particles deliver large range of chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells

Special MRI technique predicts onset of mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline

Electronic nose technology aims to transform food safety

Simple support tools improve blood pressure management in hypertensive patients

HPV-DeepSeek shows promise for early detection of head and neck cancer

Using AI models to improve prediction of CKD's progression to end-stage renal disease

Smart material delivers drugs in response to arthritis flare-ups

New technology could make MRI scanners cost-effective and more accessible

AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Study validates deep learning model for predicting future lung cancer risk in Black population

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

BICO company Biosero to develop integrated lab automation solutions to a value of 15.2 MUSD

Cornell researchers develop device to simplify fertility treatment

Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions

Innovative approach advances equity in health care AI

New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells

Portable ultrasound improves diagnosis and patient outcomes

Duke-NUS sharpens focus on population health and technology-enabled research

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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