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Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

Review sheds light on edible coatings as a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging and preservatives in the food industry, particularly for perishable items like fruits and vegetables.

28 Sep 2023

Can AI outperform radiologists in detecting lung issues? New study weighs in

New study in Radiology evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of four AI tools in detecting common acute findings on chest radiographs. While AI tools showed moderate to high sensitivity and strong negative predictive values, they had higher false-positive rates compared to traditional radiology reports.

28 Sep 2023

Evolution of new technologies to better diagnose bone fragility

Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing bone mass and evaluating fracture risk.

27 Sep 2023

Hawk Data Pro: A vital "One Health" surveillance tool for rabies control

Scientists have revealed that the use of an animal rescue system – Hawk Data Pro – proved to be a vital "One Health" surveillance tool as part of a rapid response to a potentially deadly rabies outbreak in Pune city, India.

27 Sep 2023

AI chest X-ray foundation model shows racial and sex-related bias

An AI chest X-ray foundation model for disease detection demonstrated racial and sex-related bias leading to uneven performance across patient subgroups and may be unsafe for clinical applications, according to a study published today in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

27 Sep 2023

UKHSA donates advanced genomic surveillance equipment to CARPHA

This is a significant stride towards strengthening global genomic surveillance to track new variants and pathogens of pandemic and epidemic potential.

27 Sep 2023

New technology could pave the way to rapid infection testing

New technology could pave the way to a future of rapid testing in hospitals and at home for both covid and urinary tract infection.

27 Sep 2023

Surrey researchers develop new rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at the University of Surrey, as they warn that the world needs to be prepared for the next pandemic.

27 Sep 2023

Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables

Wearable patient monitoring devices are worn directly on the body and are being used in increasing numbers

From Panacol-Elosol GmbH 27 Sep 2023

Zeus Launches Next-Generation Tubing for Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds

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From Zeus Inc. 27 Sep 2023

Machine learning-based models can predict diabetes incidence across several ethnicities

Predicting diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2D) incidence and prevalence across differing ethnicities.

27 Sep 2023

Leveraging AI technologies in clinical care: the use of collaborative intelligence

Collaborative intelligence to transform healthcare services digitally.

27 Sep 2023

$45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has awarded $45 million to rapidly develop sense-and-respond implant technology that could slash U.S. cancer-related deaths by more than 50%.

26 Sep 2023

Study finds mixed results for mobile health app in cardiac rehabilitation

Nearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, to track their health and fitness.

26 Sep 2023

SwRI and UTSA develop breath analysis techniques to detect TBI

Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are developing techniques to detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) by analyzing breath for specific biomarkers.

26 Sep 2023

SRI spins off a biosciences platform that accelerates drug discovery

SRI International announced today it is spinning off Synfini, a biosciences platform that accelerates the process by which pharmaceutical and other companies can design, synthesize, and bring to market molecules for drug development.

26 Sep 2023

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Researchers in the U.K. find that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 face a higher medium-term risk of multiorgan abnormalities, revealed through multiorgan MRI scans. The study emphasizes the urgency for comprehensive post-hospitalization care, as these abnormalities are associated with persistent mental and physical health impairments.

25 Sep 2023

Deep learning revolutionizes ultra-low-field brain MRI for quicker, clearer scans

Researchers develop a deep learning framework to accelerate ultra-low-field brain MRI, achieving faster scan times and enhanced image quality. The method shows promise in making MRI more accessible and reliable, especially in settings with limited access to high-field scanners.

25 Sep 2023

New AI model improves accuracy of tumor removal in breast cancer surgery

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools have received a lot of attention recently, with the majority of discussions focusing on proper use.

25 Sep 2023

AI model accurately forecasts patient outcomes for common lung cancer after surgery

Researchers develop an AI model to accurately predict prognosis for patients with non-small cell lung cancer after surgery. The model, which utilized a range of preoperative and postoperative blood test results, achieved high prediction accuracy, offering a promising approach for personalized treatment plans.

25 Sep 2023

Device / Technology News

Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

Can AI outperform radiologists in detecting lung issues? New study weighs in

Evolution of new technologies to better diagnose bone fragility

Hawk Data Pro: A vital "One Health" surveillance tool for rabies control

AI chest X-ray foundation model shows racial and sex-related bias

UKHSA donates advanced genomic surveillance equipment to CARPHA

New technology could pave the way to rapid infection testing

Surrey researchers develop new rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables

Zeus Launches Next-Generation Tubing for Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds

Machine learning-based models can predict diabetes incidence across several ethnicities

Leveraging AI technologies in clinical care: the use of collaborative intelligence

$45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment

Study finds mixed results for mobile health app in cardiac rehabilitation

SwRI and UTSA develop breath analysis techniques to detect TBI

SRI spins off a biosciences platform that accelerates drug discovery

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Deep learning revolutionizes ultra-low-field brain MRI for quicker, clearer scans

New AI model improves accuracy of tumor removal in breast cancer surgery

AI model accurately forecasts patient outcomes for common lung cancer after surgery

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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