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Novel scoring tools developed for predicting risk of colon cancer and precancerous polyps

Researchers have created novel scoring tools for predicting actual risk of colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps for patients at average for the disease.

5 Oct 2021

New AI algorithm may quickly, effectively diagnose deep vein thrombosis

A team of researchers are developing the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with the aim of diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) more quickly and as effectively as traditional radiologist-interpreted diagnostic scans, potentially cutting down long patient waiting lists and avoiding patients unnecessarily receiving drugs to treat DVT when they don't have it.

4 Oct 2021

Novel app to track and improve recovery for stroke survivors with aphasia

A smartphone app to track and improve communication recovery for stroke survivors with aphasia is under development by University of Queensland researchers.

4 Oct 2021

$1.7 million NIH funding to develop new type of powered exoskeleton for lower limbs

In an effort to bring robotic assistance to workers, the elderly and more, a University of Michigan team is developing a new type of powered exoskeleton for lower limbs—funded by $1.7 million from the National Institutes of Health.

4 Oct 2021

Machine learning predicts hospital-onset COVID-19 infections using patient contact networks

Researchers from the UK recently developed a real-time machine learning framework that uses dynamic patient contact networks to predict hospital-onset COVID-19 infections (HOCIs) at the patient level. They then tested and validated the framework on international multi-site datasets across various epidemic and endemic periods. This study can be found on the medRxiv* preprint server.

3 Oct 2021

Novel sensor could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida have developed a sensor that could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, according to a study published in Lab on a Chip.

3 Oct 2021

Portable PDT device could pave the way for at-home treatment of basal cell carcinoma

A new prototype photodynamic therapy (PDT) device that can be used at home significantly reduces pain levels during treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), while achieving efficacy comparable with a hospital stay. These findings come from a breakthrough pilot study, presented today at the 30th EADV Congress.

1 Oct 2021

3D training models to improve knee, hip and spine surgeries

Knee, hip and spinal surgery is the focus of a major new research project focusing on 3D technology developed in South Australia.

1 Oct 2021

Study explores trends in cardiac imaging from 2010 to 2019

A new study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging on cardiac imaging trends over a decade reports that the rate of coronary computed tomography angiography (cCTA) exams by radiologists in hospital outpatient departments increased markedly from 2010 to 2019, suggesting a bright future for the technology

1 Oct 2021

UCLA bioengineers invent novel soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device

A team of bioengineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering has invented a novel soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device.

30 Sep 2021

University of Oxford and Oracle's Global Pathogen Analysis System helping researchers to combat COVID-19

The fast spread of the highly infectious Delta variant underscores the need for faster identification of COVID-19 mutations. Uniting governments and medical communities in this challenge, the University of Oxford and Oracle's Global Pathogen Analysis System (GPAS) is now being used by organizations on nearly every continent.

30 Sep 2021

Research examines the effectiveness of various oral hygiene tools

Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information

30 Sep 2021

$Study finds new way to explore brain networks using fractals$

Study finds new way to explore brain networks using fractals

Understanding how the human brain produces complex thought is daunting given its intricacy and scale. The brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons that coordinate activity through 100 trillion connections and those connections are organized into networks that are often similar from one person to the next.

30 Sep 2021

Direct-to-consumer machine learning model incorrectly classifies rare, aggressive skin cancers

A new study has found that a direct-to-consumer machine learning model for detecting skin cancers incorrectly classified rare and aggressive cancers as low-risk.

30 Sep 2021

Virtual care with remote automated monitoring can improve outcomes after non-elective surgery

Patients using take-home technology following non-elective surgery resulted in significantly greater detection and correction of drug errors, and reduction in patients' pain, says a national study led by Hamilton researchers.

30 Sep 2021

New AI-based tool improves the diagnosis of breast cancer tumors

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed an AI-based tool that improves the diagnosis of breast cancer tumors and the ability to predict the risk of recurrence.

30 Sep 2021

Clinical dilemmas in breast cancer patients solved by newly approved PET imaging agent

A non-invasive, patient-friendly imaging technique can help physicians make treatment decisions for breast cancer patients when diagnostic dilemmas arise.

29 Sep 2021

VR can provide a valuable treatment modality for adolescents' psychological distress

A new systemic review found that all studies reported benefits when using virtual reality (VR) to manage psychological distress in adolescents.

29 Sep 2021

Artificial intelligence tool to predict the risk of psychotic illness

One-third of children with a microdeletion of chromosome 22 will later develop a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia. But how do we know which of these children might be affected? Today, various studies have contributed to the understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms that are associated with the development of psychotic illnesses.

29 Sep 2021

Researchers develop a convenient and cost-effective bioelectrical sensor

Bioelectrical sensors on the skin can be used to measure electrical signals in the body, like heart activity and muscle contraction. While that provides valuable information for clinicians, current bioelectrical sensor technology can be ineffective, uncomfortable, expensive, and difficult to manufacture.

29 Sep 2021

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Novel scoring tools developed for predicting risk of colon cancer and precancerous polyps

New AI algorithm may quickly, effectively diagnose deep vein thrombosis

Novel app to track and improve recovery for stroke survivors with aphasia

$1.7 million NIH funding to develop new type of powered exoskeleton for lower limbs

Machine learning predicts hospital-onset COVID-19 infections using patient contact networks

Novel sensor could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes

Portable PDT device could pave the way for at-home treatment of basal cell carcinoma

3D training models to improve knee, hip and spine surgeries

Study explores trends in cardiac imaging from 2010 to 2019

UCLA bioengineers invent novel soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device

University of Oxford and Oracle's Global Pathogen Analysis System helping researchers to combat COVID-19

Research examines the effectiveness of various oral hygiene tools

Study finds new way to explore brain networks using fractals

Direct-to-consumer machine learning model incorrectly classifies rare, aggressive skin cancers

Virtual care with remote automated monitoring can improve outcomes after non-elective surgery

New AI-based tool improves the diagnosis of breast cancer tumors

Clinical dilemmas in breast cancer patients solved by newly approved PET imaging agent

VR can provide a valuable treatment modality for adolescents' psychological distress

Artificial intelligence tool to predict the risk of psychotic illness

Researchers develop a convenient and cost-effective bioelectrical sensor

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