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New online tool to help medical staff quickly support COVID-19 patients

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an online tool to help medical staff quickly determine which COVID-19 patients will need help breathing with a ventilator.

3 Sep 2021

Researchers develop deep-learning based method to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease

According to World Health Organisation, Alzheimer's disease is the most frequent cause of dementia, contributing to up to 70 percent of dementia cases. Worldwide, approximately 24 million people are affected, and this number is expected to double every 20 years. Owing to societal aging, the disease will become a costly public health burden in the years to come.

3 Sep 2021

Researchers assess robotic and navigation assisted pedicle screw placement in degenerative spinal surgery

The use of robotics and computer navigation in spinal surgery is rapidly expanding. Increasing numbers of hospitals and spine surgeons are adopting the technology, which aims to enhance precision, accuracy and predictability, according to Darren R. Lebl, MD, MBA, a spine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery.

2 Sep 2021

Researchers develop a machine learning-based screening tool for genetic syndromes in children

With an average accuracy of 88%, a deep learning technology offers rapid genetic screening that could accelerate the diagnosis of genetic syndromes, recommending further investigation or referral to a specialist in seconds, according to a study published in The Lancet Digital Health.

2 Sep 2021

UCD spin-out company secures €595k in seed funding to advance drug development

BioSimulytics (www.biosimulytics.ai), a University College Dublin (UCD) spin-out company, today announced that it has secured €595k in initial seed funding from a number of strategic angel investors and Enterprise Ireland.

2 Sep 2021

Insufficient evidence to support the replacement of human radiologists with AI for breast cancer screening

Humans still seem to be better than technology when it comes to the accuracy of spotting possible cases of breast cancer during screening, suggests a review published online in The BMJ today.

2 Sep 2021

Center for Health Innovation at UC San Diego Health seeks to develop patient-centered technologies

From tele-monitoring patients with diabetes to using artificial intelligence to prevent sepsis, the newly launched Center for Health Innovation at UC San Diego Health will seek to develop, test and commercialize technologies that make a real, measurable difference in the lives and wellbeing of patients.

2 Sep 2021

Cryogenic storage of biological specimens

Ziath, a leading supplier of equipment, software and consumables to simplify your sample management process, offers a range of CryzoTraq™ tubes designed for high integrity cryogenic storage of biological specimens at temperatures down to -196°C.

From Ziath Ltd 2 Sep 2021

New digital solution for people living with severe mental illnesses

The pandemic has made it more difficult for the 430,000+ Australians living with severe mental illnesses who are highly vulnerable to acute illness relapses when their habitual routines and standard health care arrangements are disrupted.

2 Sep 2021

First-of-its-kind bionic arm restores natural behaviors in patients with upper limb amputations

Cleveland Clinic researchers have engineered a first-of-its-kind bionic arm for patients with upper-limb amputations that allows wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation, according to new findings published in Science Robotics.

1 Sep 2021

CHOP researchers develop tool to monitor disease severity in patients with mitochondrial myopathy

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia successfully developed and validated a new outcome measure to monitor disease severity and progression in patients with impaired skeletal muscle function caused by mitochondrial disease.

1 Sep 2021

GripAble device helps stroke patients with arm weakness to do more physical training

Over five million people in the UK live with arm weakness, with stroke damage accounting for one million people of those people.

1 Sep 2021

New AI technology for heart imaging could improve care for patients

A new artificial-intelligence technology for heart imaging can potentially improve care for patients, allowing doctors to examine their hearts for scar tissue while eliminating the need for contrast injections required for traditional cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR).

1 Sep 2021

Innovative AI and simulation tools used to reveal the inner workings of Sar-CoV-2 virus

Argonne, industry and academia collaborate to bring innovative AI and simulation tools to the COVID-19 battlefront.

1 Sep 2021

Walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up tendon healing

Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, have shown how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.

31 Aug 2021

New beetle-inspired smart device developed for personalized skin care

Drawing inspiration from nature, a team of international scientists have invented a smart device for personalized skin care modeled after the male diving beetle.

31 Aug 2021

Smart shirt made with carbon nanotube thread monitors the wearer’s heart rate

There's no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.

31 Aug 2021

Novel coating technology increases lifespan and stability of implantable devices

Various human implantable medical devices have been developed in recent years, and they are being used in clinical filed. These devices include brain–machine interfaces, in which a chip is implanted into the brain to enable humans to move machines using only their thoughts, and deep brain stimulators for treating Parkinson's disease and other brain diseases.

31 Aug 2021

AI approach helps identify heart failure patients who will benefit from beta-blocker therapy

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new way to identify patients with heart failure who will benefit from treatment with beta-blockers.

31 Aug 2021

Development of extra protective broad-spectrum antimicrobial face shield

In a new study available on the preprint server Preprints*, researchers have innovated a transparent face shield with intrinsic antimicrobial activity.

30 Aug 2021

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New online tool to help medical staff quickly support COVID-19 patients

Researchers develop deep-learning based method to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers assess robotic and navigation assisted pedicle screw placement in degenerative spinal surgery

Researchers develop a machine learning-based screening tool for genetic syndromes in children

UCD spin-out company secures €595k in seed funding to advance drug development

Insufficient evidence to support the replacement of human radiologists with AI for breast cancer screening

Center for Health Innovation at UC San Diego Health seeks to develop patient-centered technologies

Cryogenic storage of biological specimens

New digital solution for people living with severe mental illnesses

First-of-its-kind bionic arm restores natural behaviors in patients with upper limb amputations

CHOP researchers develop tool to monitor disease severity in patients with mitochondrial myopathy

GripAble device helps stroke patients with arm weakness to do more physical training

New AI technology for heart imaging could improve care for patients

Innovative AI and simulation tools used to reveal the inner workings of Sar-CoV-2 virus

Walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up tendon healing

New beetle-inspired smart device developed for personalized skin care

Smart shirt made with carbon nanotube thread monitors the wearer’s heart rate

Novel coating technology increases lifespan and stability of implantable devices

AI approach helps identify heart failure patients who will benefit from beta-blocker therapy

Development of extra protective broad-spectrum antimicrobial face shield

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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