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Scientists develop new 3D-printed prosthetic hand that can learn wearers’ basic motions

A new 3D-printed prosthetic hand can learn the wearers’ movement patterns to help amputee patients perform daily tasks, reports a study published this week in Science Robotics.

28 Jun 2019

New technology helps clinicians 'see' and map patient's pain in real-time

Many patients, especially those who are anesthetized or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain.

28 Jun 2019

Using artificial intelligence to personalize the dose of radiation therapy for cancer patients

New Cleveland Clinic-led research shows that artificial intelligence can use medical scans and health records to personalize the dose of radiation therapy used to treat cancer patients.

28 Jun 2019

Smartphone's camera could help perform non-clinical diagnostic testing in rural areas

A Simon Fraser University researcher is hoping to help women in rural areas access information about their reproductive health using a common tool in their pockets: a smartphone.

27 Jun 2019

New female external catheter technology halves the number of CAUTIs

Hospital-wide introduction of new female external catheter technology halved the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections according to new research presented last week in Philadelphia at the 46th Annual Conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

27 Jun 2019

Portable device attached to smartphone can diagnose eye disease remotely

A portable device attached to a smartphone can help capture precise images of the retina to diagnose eye disease. The new method by a startup company, Phelcom Technologies, is a lower cost tool that can help doctors diagnose remotely, through telemedicine.

26 Jun 2019

Researchers develop non-invasive method using infrared imaging to better detect breast cancer

Researchers have found a non-invasive, cost effective method that uses infrared technology to locate hard-to-find breast cancer tumors.

26 Jun 2019

3D mammograms increasing in popularity for breast cancer screening in the USA

More and more women are undergoing 3D mammograms for breast cancer screening in the US, with rates increasing from 13 percent to 43 percent.

26 Jun 2019

ELISA test performed in 3D-printed pipette tips simplifies process, reduces cost

Scientists have taken a common, yet laborious lab test and redesigned it to be performed in small 3D printed pipette tips used to measure and transfer fluids in the laboratory.

26 Jun 2019

Social robots can lead to more positive emotions in sick children, study shows

A new study demonstrates, for the first time, that "social robots" used in support sessions held in pediatric units at hospitals can lead to more positive emotions in sick children.

26 Jun 2019

Machine learning can be a modern approach in cognitive brain health assessment

Worldwide, about 44 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia.

26 Jun 2019

Role of biochip advancements in next-generation sequencing

Biochips are essentially tiny laboratories designed to function inside living organisms, and they are driving next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.

26 Jun 2019

Scientists develop accurate, wearable voice recognition device

A team of scientists has developed a flexible and wearable voice sensor that accurately recognizes the user’s voice, without being affected by the surrounding voice.

25 Jun 2019

Laser light helps identify tumors

It can take up to four weeks before patients can be sure whether the entire tumor has been removed during cancer surgery.

25 Jun 2019

PET/CT can aid in earlier diagnosis and treatment assessment of tuberculosis

Research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2019 Annual Meeting shows that molecular imaging with 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography can evaluate tuberculosis at the molecular level, effectively identifying diseased areas and guiding treatment for patients.

25 Jun 2019

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Scientists develop new 3D-printed prosthetic hand that can learn wearers’ basic motions

New technology helps clinicians 'see' and map patient's pain in real-time

Using artificial intelligence to personalize the dose of radiation therapy for cancer patients

Smartphone's camera could help perform non-clinical diagnostic testing in rural areas

New female external catheter technology halves the number of CAUTIs

Portable device attached to smartphone can diagnose eye disease remotely

Researchers develop non-invasive method using infrared imaging to better detect breast cancer

3D mammograms increasing in popularity for breast cancer screening in the USA

ELISA test performed in 3D-printed pipette tips simplifies process, reduces cost

Social robots can lead to more positive emotions in sick children, study shows

Machine learning can be a modern approach in cognitive brain health assessment

Role of biochip advancements in next-generation sequencing

Scientists develop accurate, wearable voice recognition device

Laser light helps identify tumors

PET/CT can aid in earlier diagnosis and treatment assessment of tuberculosis

New 3D printed floating photocatalysts remove persistent pollutants in wastewater

Non-invasive measurement of blood flow to the heart using MRI

New blood test could potentially diagnose Alzheimers even before symptoms appear

New nanophotonic devices could have applications in thermal imaging and resonant filtering

MSK receives approval for new molecular assay from New York State Department of Health

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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