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New technique to test for viral infections discovered

A team of Colorado State University researchers has developed technology that can detect extremely small amounts of antibodies in a person's blood. Antibodies develop to infect cells or kill pathogens, essentially fighting off a bacteria or virus. The levels of antibodies in the blood can tell whether that person is sick.

9 Apr 2019

UTMB receives grant to combat highly-lethal hemorrhagic fever viruses

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Profectus Biosciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Mapp Biopharmaceutical and Genevant Sciences Corp. have been awarded up to $35 million to advance the development of rapid-acting vaccines and broad-spectrum treatments of the highly-lethal hemorrhagic fever viruses Ebola and Marburg.

9 Apr 2019

A new software tool to generate graphical representations of neurons

Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid are involved in the development of a new method of graphic representation of neurons that allows us to visualize the data developed by neuroscientists.

8 Apr 2019

New computer-aided model could help identify early symptoms of sepsis

Can a computer-aided model predict life-threatening sepsis? A model developed in the UK that uses routinely collected data to identify early symptoms of sepsis, published in CMAJ, shows promise.

8 Apr 2019

First-of-its-kind human trial of new brain reading device to help speech and movement

The Stentrode™ is a device that is placed inside a blood vessel of the brain located in an area that controls movement (motor cortex). It is the only investigational technology of its kind that does not require open brain surgery.

8 Apr 2019

Novel technology set to play key role in the fight against anti-microbial resistance

Increasing pressures on health services have led to the over-prescription of commonly used antibiotics, more instances of mis-prescription and subsequently, the emergence of antibiotic resistance and an increased reliance on antibiotics of last resort.

5 Apr 2019

New mid-infrared light source could help detect pollution

Researchers at EPFL have come up with a new middle infrared light source that can detect greenhouse and other gases, as well as molecules in a person's breath.

5 Apr 2019

Using AI techniques to autocomplete soldier tasks

Smart phones autocorrect in texting, search engines autocomplete queries, and mapping applications redirect navigation in real-time to avoid slowed traffic.

5 Apr 2019

Embryo selection for IVF can be optimized using artificial intelligence technique

A new artificial intelligence approach by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators can identify with a great degree of accuracy whether a 5-day-old, in vitro fertilized human embryo has a high potential to progress to a successful pregnancy.

5 Apr 2019

Expanding range and functionality of radiotracers for improved disease diagnosis

Biomedical imaging has revolutionized medicine, granting doctors a window into miniscule molecular and cellular processes inside the body. An EU-funded project helped to expand the view, developing innovative radiochemistry concepts and techniques that could lead to earlier diagnosis of diseases - saving lives.

4 Apr 2019

LINX Reflux Management System reduces medical costs for GERD and other health problems

Treatment with Ethicon’s LINX Reflux Management System reduced medical costs more than laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, a more invasive anti-reflux surgery, and more than offsets the slightly higher cost of the procedure, according to a new study presented here today at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

From Johnson & Johnson 4 Apr 2019

New study could improve methods for detecting congenital heart disease

A new study by biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas could significantly improve methods for detecting and diagnosing congenital heart disease in infants and small children.

4 Apr 2019

New technology could change the way gene editing is approached in future

Gene editing has been a much sought after and controversial technology. Last month, part of the World Health Organization called for an international registry to track all research into editing the human genome.

4 Apr 2019

Novel computer model reveals unintended consequences of cocaine interdiction

Efforts to curtail the flow of cocaine into the United States from South America have made drug trafficking operations more widespread and harder to eradicate, according to new research published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

4 Apr 2019

ADDF’s new initiative aims to advance digital tools for Alzheimer's and dementias

As part of its Diagnostics Accelerator research program, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation announced today a new initiative that aims to fast-track the development of digital tools for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

4 Apr 2019

PET scans could be used to develop best practices for dementia

The application of positron emission tomography (PET) for amyloid plaques could aid clinical decision making for patients with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

3 Apr 2019

AI-powered platform gives labs 24/7 monitoring and real-time data

Elemental Machines is giving laboratories peace of mind, saving them time and improving the accuracy of their studies with its AI-powered platform.

From Elemental Machines 3 Apr 2019

Unique 3D-printed transparent skull provides opportunity to watch brain activity in real time

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a unique 3D-printed transparent skull implant for mice that provides an opportunity to watch activity of the entire brain surface in real time.

3 Apr 2019

Amyloid PET associated with changes in clinical management of patients with dementia

Amyloid (abnormal protein) plaques in the brain are a feature of Alzheimer disease and imaging the brain with positron emission tomography can detect them.

3 Apr 2019

Photonics-based tiny device could one day play key role in personalized medicine

In the not-too-distant future, each of us may have a simple device - small enough for our nightstand or our pocket - that keeps us apprised of our level of health, identifies even trace amounts of undesirable biomarkers in our blood or saliva and serves as an early-warning system for diseases.

3 Apr 2019

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New technique to test for viral infections discovered

UTMB receives grant to combat highly-lethal hemorrhagic fever viruses

A new software tool to generate graphical representations of neurons

New computer-aided model could help identify early symptoms of sepsis

First-of-its-kind human trial of new brain reading device to help speech and movement

Novel technology set to play key role in the fight against anti-microbial resistance

New mid-infrared light source could help detect pollution

Using AI techniques to autocomplete soldier tasks

Embryo selection for IVF can be optimized using artificial intelligence technique

Expanding range and functionality of radiotracers for improved disease diagnosis

LINX Reflux Management System reduces medical costs for GERD and other health problems

New study could improve methods for detecting congenital heart disease

New technology could change the way gene editing is approached in future

Novel computer model reveals unintended consequences of cocaine interdiction

ADDF’s new initiative aims to advance digital tools for Alzheimer's and dementias

PET scans could be used to develop best practices for dementia

AI-powered platform gives labs 24/7 monitoring and real-time data

Unique 3D-printed transparent skull provides opportunity to watch brain activity in real time

Amyloid PET associated with changes in clinical management of patients with dementia

Photonics-based tiny device could one day play key role in personalized medicine

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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