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FebriDX point-of-care immunoassay can rapidly determine if an infection is bacterial or viral

Researchers explore whether FebriDx could differentiate between bacteria- and virus-induced immune responses during acute respiratory infection.

23 Oct 2022

New technology to track the spread of water contaminants in the blink of an eye

Imagine using your mobile phone to track the spread of water contaminants - such as oil spills or even viruses like COVID-19 - in the blink of an eye.

21 Oct 2022

Wearable soft robot can improve patient experience during unpleasant medical procedures

While most of us are never without our smartphones, robots may also soon become indispensable companions.

21 Oct 2022

New research could have major implications for minimally invasive, robotically delivered brain surgery

The early-stage research tested the delivery and safety of the new implantable catheter design in two sheep to determine its potential for use in diagnosing and treating diseases in the brain.

21 Oct 2022

The acceptability of a language support system by nurses

At the end of a working day, nurses have covered quite a few kilometers. They would like to save themselves some of the trips. Voice assistants might help do just that.

21 Oct 2022

Plans to transform NHS data sharing accelerated to early January 2023

Patients will benefit from more streamlined care and be able to make more informed choices about how and where they access treatment after plans to transform NHS data sharing were brought forward.

21 Oct 2022

University of Tübingen, Boehringer Ingelheim launch AI and data science fellowship program

University of Tübingen, a leading member of Cyber Valley, Europe’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) research consortium and Boehringer Ingelheim launch an AI and data science fellowship program for top talents from around the world. Three to five fellowships will be awarded per year for up to three years with a target of nine to fifteen fellows in the program after five years.

21 Oct 2022

New sensor could make it easier to ensure a good fit of face masks

Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, but a mask's effectiveness depends on how well it fits.

20 Oct 2022

EKF introduces hand-held hemoglobin analyzer with secure POC connectivity

EKF Diagnostics, a global in vitro diagnostics company, announces an enhanced DiaSpect Tm. The hand-held hemoglobin analyzer now connects securely to EKF Link, the company’s own point-of-care (POC) middleware, enabling additional features including a calculated hematocrit value and data management.

From EKF Diagnostics 20 Oct 2022

IU researchers build virtual environment to help people recover from substance use disorders

Indiana University researchers are combining psychological principles with innovative virtual reality technology to create a new immersive therapy for people with substance use disorders.

19 Oct 2022

ACR TI-RADS, deep learning algorithm offer alternative strategies for evaluating thyroid nodules

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), ACR TI-RADS and a deep learning algorithm trained on adult populations offer alternative strategies for evaluating thyroid nodules in children and younger adults, including guiding decisions to perform fine-needle aspiration.

19 Oct 2022

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches Cytobank v10 platform

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, introduces an automated solution for the grueling and time-consuming process of manual gating flow cytometry data, with no programming skills required.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 19 Oct 2022

AI app to read COVID-19 lateral flow tests helps to reduce false results

An artificial intelligence app to read COVID-19 lateral flow tests helped to reduce false results in a new trial out today.

19 Oct 2022

Scientists develop a pseudovirus system to deep mutational scan the full SARS-CoV-2 spike

A pseudovirus system based on deep mutational scanning determines how SARS-CoV-2 mutations can affect its ability to escape neutralization.

18 Oct 2022

Electronic nose can distinguish between people with and without lung cancer

Is it possible to detect lung cancer by smelling the air that someone exhales? Sharina Kort, lung specialist in training at MST, recently earned a PhD from the University of Twente based on her research into that topic.

18 Oct 2022

New machine learning model can screen novel drug compounds to accurately predict efficacy in humans

The journey between identifying a potential therapeutic compound and Food and Drug Administration approval of a new drug can take well over a decade and cost upwards of a billion dollars.

18 Oct 2022

UTA engineer will use deep-learning tools to pinpoint types of Alzheimer's disease-related dementias

A University of Texas at Arlington computer science engineer will advance and integrate powerful deep-learning methods and tools to pinpoint types of Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD), which in turn could help the medical community better treat those diseases.

17 Oct 2022

Device / Technology News

FebriDX point-of-care immunoassay can rapidly determine if an infection is bacterial or viral

New technology to track the spread of water contaminants in the blink of an eye

Wearable soft robot can improve patient experience during unpleasant medical procedures

New research could have major implications for minimally invasive, robotically delivered brain surgery

The acceptability of a language support system by nurses

Plans to transform NHS data sharing accelerated to early January 2023

University of Tübingen, Boehringer Ingelheim launch AI and data science fellowship program

New sensor could make it easier to ensure a good fit of face masks

EKF introduces hand-held hemoglobin analyzer with secure POC connectivity

IU researchers build virtual environment to help people recover from substance use disorders

ACR TI-RADS, deep learning algorithm offer alternative strategies for evaluating thyroid nodules

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches Cytobank v10 platform

AI app to read COVID-19 lateral flow tests helps to reduce false results

Scientists develop a pseudovirus system to deep mutational scan the full SARS-CoV-2 spike

Electronic nose can distinguish between people with and without lung cancer

New machine learning model can screen novel drug compounds to accurately predict efficacy in humans

UTA engineer will use deep-learning tools to pinpoint types of Alzheimer's disease-related dementias

Deep learning software helps to identify miniscule bacteria in microscopy images

Weight loss gadgets: They provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won’t be easy

Total body PET/CT scans can effectively visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with arthritis

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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