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Light-based technology could boost memory retention among astronauts

Hanli Liu, a professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, is working to improve memory and cognitive function in astronauts during space missions by directing light onto their brains.

29 May 2019

Deep learning analysis of SPECT MPI can improve diagnosis of coronary artery disease

A multicenter international study has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease can be improved by using deep learning analysis of upright and supine single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging

29 May 2019

Computer-assisted diagnostic method aids in early detection of brain tumor growth

A computer-assisted diagnostic procedure helps physicians detect the growth of low-grade brain tumors earlier and at smaller volumes than visual comparison alone, according to a study published May 28 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 29 May 2019

ZwickRoell to showcase innovative solutions at Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast Conference

ZwickRoell will exhibit at the upcoming Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast Conference, June 3-4, at the Crowne Plaza San Diego in Mission Valley, CA, USA.

29 May 2019

New laboratory test has potential to accurately predict spread of breast cancer

Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University and other institutions report that a new laboratory test that induces cancer cells to squeeze through narrow spaces has the potential to accurately predict which breast cancers and other solid tumors are likely to spread, or metastasize, to other sites.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 29 May 2019

New chip-sized microscope focuses on super-resolution viewing

An EU-funded project is developing a super-resolution microscope small enough to fit on to a computer chip that can be used to see changes in living cells in real time.

28 May 2019

Scientists develop 3D-printed artificial corneas similar to human ones

When a person has a severely damaged cornea, a corneal transplant is required. However, there are 2,000 patients waiting for the cornea donation in the country as of 2018 and they wait for 6 or more years on average for the donation.

28 May 2019

Robot-assisted surgery for thoracic and abdominal indications provides few advantages despite high costs

Clinical studies on robot-assisted surgery for indications in the thorax and abdomen have so far shown few advantages for this cost-intensive surgical method.

28 May 2019

Coming soon: New home blood-testing device for people with chronic illnesses

Université de Montréal's Laboratory of Biosensors & Nanomachines, in partnership with Montreal company Nanogenecs Diagnostics, has just been awarded a 700 000$ NSERC 'Idea to Innovation' grant to develop a home blood-testing device for people with chronic illnesses.

27 May 2019

Breakthrough method could be useful for proton therapy and other applications

Researchers from Sweden's Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg present a new method which can double the energy of a proton beam produced by laser-based particle accelerators.

27 May 2019

UMass Amherst scientist's new book explores the brave new world of science and food

David Julian McClements, Distinguished Professor of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and among the world's most highly cited researchers, has written a new book that explores the brave new world of science and food.

27 May 2019

Mobile phone app may help boost and maintain physical activity in women

Activity trackers and mobile phone apps are all the rage, but do they really help users increase and maintain physical activity?

25 May 2019

Bioimpedance spectroscopy better than tape measure for assessing woman's lymphedema risk

Bioimpedance spectroscopy is better than a tape measure for assessing a woman's risk for developing lymphedema after breast cancer surgery, according to interim results of a study led by Sheila Ridner, PhD, RN, Martha Ingram Professor and director of the PhD in Nursing Science Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

24 May 2019

Simple test can easily measure common stress hormones

Stress is often called "the silent killer" because of its stealthy and mysterious effects on everything from heart disease to mental health.

24 May 2019

Multifunctional nanoparticles could revolutionize treatments for complex bone diseases

Diseases such as bone cancer and osteoporosis are frequently complex, with two or more disorders occurring simultaneously.

24 May 2019

Researchers develop simple, quick technique for gene editing in rice blast fungus

CRISPR/Cas9 is now a household name associated with genetic engineering studies.

24 May 2019

UTA researcher awarded grant to purchase equipment that determines severity of brain injuries

It is often easy to tell when a person has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, but it is much more difficult to detect and determine the amount of brain damage a person has suffered when the injury is mild.

24 May 2019

Novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics prevents bacterial infections on surgical implants

Invented approximately 50 years ago, surgical medical meshes have become key elements in the recovery procedures of damaged-tissue surgeries, the most common being hernia repair.

23 May 2019

New technology helps reduce cost and time needed to do common laboratory tests

A desire for a simpler, cheaper way to do common laboratory tests for medical diagnoses and to avoid "washing the dishes" led University of Connecticut researchers to develop a new technology that reduces cost and time.

23 May 2019

New graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus 'suckers'

Wearable electronics that adhere to skin are an emerging trend in health sensor technology for their ability to monitor a variety of human activities, from heart rate to step count. But finding the best way to stick a device to the body has been a challenge.

22 May 2019

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Light-based technology could boost memory retention among astronauts

Deep learning analysis of SPECT MPI can improve diagnosis of coronary artery disease

Computer-assisted diagnostic method aids in early detection of brain tumor growth

ZwickRoell to showcase innovative solutions at Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast Conference

New laboratory test has potential to accurately predict spread of breast cancer

New chip-sized microscope focuses on super-resolution viewing

Scientists develop 3D-printed artificial corneas similar to human ones

Robot-assisted surgery for thoracic and abdominal indications provides few advantages despite high costs

Coming soon: New home blood-testing device for people with chronic illnesses

Breakthrough method could be useful for proton therapy and other applications

UMass Amherst scientist's new book explores the brave new world of science and food

Mobile phone app may help boost and maintain physical activity in women

Bioimpedance spectroscopy better than tape measure for assessing woman's lymphedema risk

Simple test can easily measure common stress hormones

Multifunctional nanoparticles could revolutionize treatments for complex bone diseases

Researchers develop simple, quick technique for gene editing in rice blast fungus

UTA researcher awarded grant to purchase equipment that determines severity of brain injuries

Novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics prevents bacterial infections on surgical implants

New technology helps reduce cost and time needed to do common laboratory tests

New graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus 'suckers'

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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