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Novel DNA nanoplatform delivers anticancer agents to multidrug-resistant tumors

One of the most successful techniques to combat multidrug resistance in cancer cells is the downregulation of those genes responsible for drug resistance.

22 Nov 2018

Researchers to develop computer-based tools for use in cancer research

The doctoral program 'CompCancer - Computational Methods in Oncology: Towards Personalized Medicine in Cancer Therapies' has received approval from the German Research Foundation.

21 Nov 2018

Silk adhesive leads to development of epidermal electronics

Producing effective epidermal electronics requires a strong, biocompatible interface between a biological surface and a sensor. Here, a KAIST team employed a calcium-modified silk fibroin as a biocompatible and strong adhesive.

21 Nov 2018

New diagnostics based on nanopore analytics and AI can identify single influenza virions

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease of global importance, which causes millions of infections annually with the ever-present risk of a serious outbreak. Passive vaccination is the only method available for partial control of the virus.

21 Nov 2018

Groundbreaking research projects show how AI can be used to predict under diagnosed chronic diseases

Zebra Medical Vision and Clalit Health Services announce the completion of two groundbreaking research projects that allow early identification of patients with bone and cardiovascular disease.

21 Nov 2018

First modeling system developed for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines

A team of scientists at Boston Children's Hospital has developed the first modeling system for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines -- outside the body. The practical, cost-effective new platform, using all human components, is expected to accelerate and de-risk the development, assessment and selection of vaccines.

20 Nov 2018

Using smartphone confocal microscopes to stop cancer

Dongkyun "DK" Kang was in the shower a few years ago when inspiration struck, and he became interested in the idea of imaging human tissue in vivo, or on a living person, using a smartphone attached to a microscope.

20 Nov 2018

MRI scans may help predict dementia risk

One day, MRI brain scans may help predict whether older people will develop dementia, new research suggests.

20 Nov 2018

Breakthrough technology offers new hope to people with glaucoma, retinitis and macular degeneration

In January 2009, the life of engineer Michel Meunier, a professor at Polytechnique Montréal, changed dramatically. Like others, he had observed that the extremely short pulse of a femtosecond laser (0.000000000000001 second) could make nanometer-sized holes appear in silicon when it was covered by gold nanoparticles.

20 Nov 2018

Top of Mind 2019 survey underscores challenges and opportunities in digital health

As health system leaders look ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the coming year, they are increasing their spending to defend against cyberattacks, expressing optimism about reimbursement for telehealth services, and feeling anxiety about Apple, Amazon and Google entering the health care space.

20 Nov 2018

Routine HCV testing in correctional facilities can best identify and treat disease, say researchers

Results from a new study led by Boston Medical Center (BMC) found routine Hepatitis C testing identified a significant number of cases that would have been missed by targeted testing among a population of individuals in Washington State prisons.

20 Nov 2018

Online communication technologies could stave off depression among seniors, shows study

Imagine your family has moved across the state or across country. You're retired, and your spouse has passed away. Lacking the social connections previous generations once found in church or fraternal organizations, it doesn't take much time to begin feeling isolated and alone.

20 Nov 2018

Screening tool can help identify child sex trafficking victims with high risk health complaints

An initial screening tool can be used effectively in a busy, inner city emergency department to identify child sex trafficking victims presenting with high risk health complaints.

20 Nov 2018

World's first medical imaging scanner produces diagnostic scan of the whole human body

EXPLORER, the world's first medical imaging scanner that can capture a 3-D picture of the whole human body at once, has produced its first scans.

20 Nov 2018

Researchers have trained a computer to analyze breast cancer images and classify tumors

Using technology similar to the type that powers facial and speech recognition on a smartphone, researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have trained a computer to analyze breast cancer images and then classify the tumors with high accuracy.

19 Nov 2018

Shoulder ultrasounds could be used to predict diabetes

Researchers have shown that it may be possible to use ultrasound scans of a muscle in the shoulder to predict diabetes.

19 Nov 2018

2PG Company receives grant to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis

Two Pore Guys, Inc. today announced that the company has received a $2.8 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis using its solid-state nanopore technology.

19 Nov 2018

New blood test developed for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer

Research on a bacterial toxin first discovered in Adelaide has led to the development a new blood test for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer - a disease which kills over 1000 Australian women and 150,000 globally each year.

19 Nov 2018

Novel approach could provide painless, efficient alternative for treating eye diseases

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore scientists have developed a 'contact lens' patch with microneedles that could provide a painless and efficient alternative to current methods of treating eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

19 Nov 2018

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery and real world evidence pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its research and introduce the "Cure a disease in a year" program at the World's leading congress for big data in precision medicine - Biodata World Congress 2018.

19 Nov 2018

Device / Technology News

Novel DNA nanoplatform delivers anticancer agents to multidrug-resistant tumors

Researchers to develop computer-based tools for use in cancer research

Silk adhesive leads to development of epidermal electronics

New diagnostics based on nanopore analytics and AI can identify single influenza virions

Groundbreaking research projects show how AI can be used to predict under diagnosed chronic diseases

First modeling system developed for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines

Using smartphone confocal microscopes to stop cancer

MRI scans may help predict dementia risk

Breakthrough technology offers new hope to people with glaucoma, retinitis and macular degeneration

Top of Mind 2019 survey underscores challenges and opportunities in digital health

Routine HCV testing in correctional facilities can best identify and treat disease, say researchers

Online communication technologies could stave off depression among seniors, shows study

Screening tool can help identify child sex trafficking victims with high risk health complaints

World's first medical imaging scanner produces diagnostic scan of the whole human body

Researchers have trained a computer to analyze breast cancer images and classify tumors

Shoulder ultrasounds could be used to predict diabetes

2PG Company receives grant to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis

New blood test developed for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer

Novel approach could provide painless, efficient alternative for treating eye diseases

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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