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Bioprinting tiny, functional organs

Researchers have developed an approach to print tiny tissues that look and function almost like their full-sized counterpart.

Biosensor measures extracellular hydrogen peroxide concentrations

Researchers have tested a sensor for measuring hydrogen peroxide concentrations near cell membranes. The sensor has the potential to become a tool for new cancer therapies.

National digitized healthcare portal – How the Danish do it

The Danes show how e-health can work at the state level. As a healthcare portal, sundhed.dk is a central access point for doctors and patients alike to look at findings, medications, treatment plans or billing.

3D printed copper components for linear accelerators

For the first time, researchers have 3D printed essential quadrupole components for linear accelerators from pure copper.

Digital twin for personalized medicine

As part of the “MED²ICIN” lighthouse project, seven Fraunhofer Institutes are presenting the first prototype of a digital patient model.

Electronic skin – the next generation of wearables

Electronic skins will play a significant role in monitoring, personalized medicine, prosthetics, and robotics.

AI Eve augments genetic tests

AI model called EVE shows remarkable capacity to interpret the meaning of gene variants in humans as benign or disease-causing.

The world’s smallest wearable device

The wafer-thin, feather-light sensor can fit on a fingernail and precisely measures a person’s exposure to UV light from the sun.

App monitors cancer patients' quality of life

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has developed a new mobile application that facilitates the continuous monitoring of the quality of life of cancer patients.

Augmented reality helps surgeons to ‘see through’ tissue

A series of procedures have shown how surgeons can use computer-generated augmented reality imaging while operating on patients undergoing reconstructive lower limb surgery.

AI spots anomalies in medical images

The neural network detects anomalies in medical images more successfully than general-purpose solutions.

AI picks up mutations in colorectal cancers

A deep learning algorithm picks up molecular pathways and the development of key mutations more accurately than existing methods.

Virtual reality improves mental health of cancer patients

Using VR, the patients felt improvements to their mental health and reported feeling less nervous, anxious, or on edge after the trial.

Enabling AI-driven advances without sacrificing privacy

Secure AI Labs is expanding access to encrypted health care data to advance AI-driven innovation in the field.

Monitoring mental health in cancer survivors with "FAITH"

AI-based solution FAITH is designed to monitor the mental health status of people who have undergone cancer treatment.

Making motion sensing devices more personal

An electrical impedance tomography toolkit lets users design and fabricate health and motion sensing devices.

Research programme to bioprint ear and noses launched

The Scar Free Foundation has launched a research programme that aims to revolutionise surgeons’ ability to reconstruct nose and ear cartilage in patients affected by facial difference.

Microrobots propelled by air bubbles and ultrasound

Researchers have developed microrobots that can be powered and steered by ultrasound waves.

Big Data helps preventing misdiagnosis’

Johns Hopkins researcher and his team describe a method to measure diagnostic errors from big data could be key to prevent disability and death from misdiagnosis and transform the field of diagnostic quality and safety.

The progress and risks of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence has reached a critical turning point in its evolution, according to an international panel of experts.

Hydrogel improves method to diagnose cancer

Researchers tested the effectiveness of specialized hydrogels.

AI identifies drug combinations to fight COVID-19

Data scientists have used deep learning to identify the right synergistic drug combinations for the rapidly spreading SARS-CoV-2.

Machine learning helps diagnose leukemia

Researchers at the University of Bonn show how artificial intelligence improves the evaluation of blood analysis data.

Pancreatic “organoids” mimic the real thing

Studying these organoids could help researchers develop and test new treatments for pancreatic cancer.

Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells

Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles.

A pen to pin down the fringes of cancer

The MasSpec Pen has shown to accurately differentiate healthy and cancerous tissue from banked pancreas samples during surgery.

Wearable devices in the surgical environment

In surgery, wearable technologies can assist, augment, and provide a means of patient assessment before, during and after surgical procedures.

Has graphene lived up to its potential in medical technology?

Graphene represents incredible opportunities for advancement in many fields, including medical science.

Next step in creating lung organoids

Realistic mini-lungs, grown in lab dishes, feature all cell types that make up the human organ, allowing for “Phase 0” testing of new treatments for respiratory diseases.

AI blood test detects over 90 % of lung cancers

An artificial intelligence blood testing technology was found to detect over 90% of lung cancers in samples from nearly 800 individuals with and without cancer.

Active glioblastoma tumor 3D-bioprinted for the first time

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have printed an entire active and viable glioblastoma tumor using a 3D printer.

Deep learning: classifying brain tumors with a single 3D MRI scan

A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have developed a deep learning model that is capable of classifying a brain tumor as one of six common types using a single 3D MRI scan.

AI finds out what makes human tick

Scientists have developed a machine learning technology to understand how gene expression regulates an organism's circadian clock.

Microrobots deliver drugs to central nervous system

A study shows that magnetic millirobots can climb slopes, move against fluid flow and precisely deliver substances to neural tissue.

AI automates radiation therapy planning

Engineering researchers have developed automation software that aims to cut the time of developing radiation therapy plans down to mere hours.

AI assesses metastatic potential in skin cancers

Using a deep learning algorithm, researchers have developed a way to accurately predict which skin cancers are highly metastatic.

MasSpec Pen shows promise in pancreatic cancer surgery

The MasSpec Pen has shown to accurately identify tissues and surgical margins directly in patients and differentiate healthy and cancerous tissue from banked pancreas samples.

Noninvasive test detects cancer cells

Scientists at have shown that diagnostic nanoparticles could be used to monitor tumor recurrence after treatment or to perform routine cancer screenings.

UV-enabled flexible wearable technology

To enable the development of wearable devices that possess advanced ultraviolet detection functions, scientists have created a new type of light sensor that is both flexible and highly sensitive.

Insulin-producing implant for diabetics

Bioengineers are using 3D printing and smart biomaterials to create an insulin-producing implant for type 1 diabetes patients.

Machine learning fuels personalised cancer medicine

A tool, based on machine learning methods, that evaluates the potential contribution of all possible mutations in a gene in a given type of tumour to the development and progression of cancer.

Medical data paves the way for machine learning

An consortium aims to transform the field of prostate cancer care by unlocking the potential of big data and big data analytics.

Pancreatic organoids on a chip platform

An organoid on chip platform mimics robustly key features of human pancreas development. This is a stepping stone towards reliable diagnostic solutions for early-stage pancreatic cancer.

Artificial intelligence shortcuts introduce bias in cancer treatment

AI tools models are a powerful tool in cancer treatment. However, unless these algorithms are properly calibrated, they can sometimes make inaccurate or biased predictions.

Robotic neck brace to analyze cancer treatment impacts

Researchers have developed a robotic neck brace that may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients and guide their recovery.

Immunotherapy response studied in body-on-a-chip models

Clinicians are using patient-specific tumor 'organoid' models as a preclinical companion platform to better evaluate immunotherapy treatment for appendiceal cancer.

Artificial intelligence rapidly computes protein structures

Scientists have created a deep learning method, RoseTTAFold, to provide access to highly accurate protein structure prediction.

Beautiful virtual reality setting could reduce pain

Being immersed in a stunning 'virtual' Icelandic landscape can reduce the pain caused by uncomfortable medical procedures.

Harnessing AI to discover new drugs

Artificial intelligence can recognise the biological activity of natural products in a targeted manner.

Sweat-proof e-skin takes reliable vitals

Engineers have developed a sweat-proof “smart skin” — a conformable, sensor-embedded sticky patch that reliably monitors a person’s health.

Smart wound dressings with healing sensors

Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.

3D printed liver to help surgeons prepare for operations

New research could help surgeons perform liver resections with greater accuracy and deliver improved patient outcomes.

Graphene used to detect COVID-19 quickly

Researchers have used graphene to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory experiments. It could be a breakthrough in coronavirus detection, with potential applications in the fight against COVID-19 and its variants.

AI predicts how patients with viral infections will fare

Researchers used an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to sift through terabytes of gene expression data to look for shared patterns in patients with past pandemic viral infections, including SARS, MERS and swine flu.

Bioprinter speeds up drug development

A 3D printer that rapidly produces large batches of custom biological tissues could help make drug development faster and less costly.

Neural networks speed up holographic imaging

Researchers have developed a holographic technique that can rapidly reconstruct microscopic images of samples with up to 50-fold acceleration compared to existing methods.

Digital twins: The simulated patient

Digital twins enable customized medical therapies. Researchers have modeled several hundred avatars based on real people and treated them experimentally.

COVID-19: AIs shortcuts lead to misdiagnosis

Researchers discovered that AI models have a tendency to look for shortcuts. In the case of AI-assisted disease detection, these shortcuts could lead to diagnostic errors if deployed in clinical settings.

Deep learning Assesses risk of cardiovascular disease

A team of engineers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and clinicians from Massachusetts General Hospital developed a deep learning algorithm that can help assess a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease with the same low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scan used to screen for lung cancer.

Microfluidics: efficiently smuggling drugs into cells

Progressive Mechanoporation makes it possible to mechanically disrupt the membranes of cells for a short time period and let drugs or genes inside cells.

To be or not to be an organoid

Scientists at Utrecht University have published a first consensus on what is and what is not an organoid.

Deep learning predicts lung cancer risk

An artificial intelligence (AI) program accurately predicts the risk that lung nodules detected on screening CT will become cancerous, according to a new study.

Researchers use virtual reality to reach youth

Researchers found that patients participating in VR sessions experienced reduced levels of anxiety and depression.

MRSA: Microneedle patch delivers antibiotics

Researchers are developing a microneedle patch that delivers antibiotics directly into the affected skin area.

Integrating imaging with deep neural networks

Neural network framework may increase radiologist's confidence in assessing the type of lung cancer on CT scans, informing individualized treatment planning.

3D printing enable new range of diagnostic tests

A new 3D printing technique that extends the possibilities of lateral flow testing. With the printing technique, advanced diagnostic tests can be produced that are quick, cheap, and easy to use.

Microneedles for painless drug delivery

Researchers suggest using microneedles for immunotherapy due to the high abundance of immune cells under the skin. The aim is to vaccinate or treat different diseases with minimal invasiveness.

Researchers use bioprinting to create nose cartilage

Researchers have used 3D bioprinting technology to create custom-shaped cartilage. They aim to make it easier for surgeons to safely restore the features of skin cancer patients living with nasal cartilage defects after surgery.

Cryomicroneedles for intradermal therapeutic cell delivery

Scientists have developed a new generation of microneedles technology which allows the intradermal delivery of living cells in a minimally invasive manner.

Wearable improves care after kidney transplantation

Scientists have found that a simple device can reduce swelling after kidney transplantation. Clinical trial shows shortened hospital stay for patients and reduced surgical site infections by almost 60 percent.

Using polarized LEDs for detection of cancer progression

Researchers have experimentally demonstrated a novel cancer diagnosis technique based on the scattering of circularly polarized light.

Molecular networks: VR visualization supports research

A new VR platform enables the display of huge amounts of data. This can be helpful, for example, when examining rare genetic defects.

Radiation therapy: 3D printed shields for protection

To reduce tissue injury side effects from radiation therapy, researchers have developed 3D-printed gastrointestinal radioprotective devices that can be generated from patient CT scans.

Medical needles for high-tech cancer diagnostics

Modern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort.

Are AI devices evaluated appropriately?

A study from Stanford University found limitations in the Food and Drug Administration’s approval process.

Bioprinting mini pancreas to fight against diabetes

EPFL spin-off Readily3D has developed a novel system that can print biological tissue in just 30 seconds.

CRISPRoff offers unrivaled control of epigenetic inheritance

Scientists have figured out how to modify CRISPR’s basic architecture to extend its reach beyond the genome and into what’s known as the epigenome.

Designing better antibody drugs with machine learning

Artificial intelligence could help to optimise the development of antibody drugs. This leads to active substances with improved properties, also with regard to tolerability in the body.

Wireless implant detects oxygen deep within the body

Engineers have created a tiny wireless implant that can provide real-time measurements of tissue oxygen levels deep underneath the skin.

AI could crack the language of cancer

Powerful algorithms used by Netflix, Amazon and Facebook can ‘predict’ the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

Smart biosensor to explore the biomolecular world

Scientists have developed AI-powered nanosensors that let researchers track various kinds of biological molecules without disturbing them.

Portable hybrid gamma camera should improve cancer diagnosis

Scientists have designed a portable 3D imaging device which will improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer.

Unique AI method will speed up drug development

Artificial Intelligence is now capable of generating novel, functionally active proteins.

Wearables help the overweight to shed the pounds

Wearable fitness trackers and step counters help people who are overweight/obese and/or who have weight-related health conditions to shed the pounds.

AI method can detect precursors to cervical cancer

Using AI and mobile digital microscopy, researchers hope to create screening tools that can detect precursors to cervical cancer in women in resource-limited settings.

Digital twins for more personalized medicine

According to researchers at Indiana University, digital twins could lead to more proactive and personalized medicine.

AI can identify cancerous cells by their acidity

Using a special dye, cells are colored according to their pH, and a machine learning algorithm can detect changes in the color spectrum due to cancer.

PEAR: setting nano-imaging in motion

We spoke with Prof. Dominic Zerulla, whose company PEARlabs is developing an imaging technique that sets out to push the boundaries once more – by looking at in-vivo nano-scale processes in motion.

Multicellular liver-on-a-chip for modeling fatty liver disease

Researchers have developed a structurally representative liver-on-a-chip model which mimics the full progression sequence of NAFLD.

AI system for the diagnosis of breast cancer

Researchers have developed a new tissue-section analysis system for diagnosing breast cancer based on artificial intelligence.

How genetic motifs conduct "the music of life"

Using AI and supercomputers, researchers have discovered reoccurring patterns and combinations of the four molecular building blocks A, C, G and T.

AI identifies precancerous colon polyps

A machine learning algorithm helps accurately differentiate benign and premalignant colorectal polyps on CT colonography scans.

AI, holographic microscopy beat scientists at analyzing immunotherapy

AI is helping researchers decipher images from a new holographic microscopy technique needed to investigate a key process in cancer immunotherapy “live” as it takes place.

Sustainable solution for wearable patches

Covestro has developed a concept for wearable smart patches in cooperation with its partner accensors.

Bacterial magnetic nanoparticles: tools for biomedical applications?

Researchers have now developed and optimised a process for the isolation and purification of magnetic nanoparticles from bacterial cells.

AI identifies 'ugly ducklings' to catch skin cancer

Deep learning-based system enables dermatologist-level identification of suspicious skin lesions from smartphone photos, allowing better screening.

3D printing perovskites on graphene makes X-ray detectors

By using 3D aerosol jet-printing to put perovskites on graphene, scientists have made X-ray detectors with record sensitivity that can greatly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost.

Surgical robots could make radical prostatectomy safer

Researchers have developed a minuscule robot that could revolutionize surgical procedures for treating prostate cancer.

3D printed oesophageal stents to revolutionize cancer treatment

World-first 3D printed oesophageal stents developed by the University of South Australia could revolutionize the delivery of chemotherapy drugs.

Designing medical deep learning systems

Researchers have analysed whether better design of deep learning studies can lead to the faster transformation of medical practices.

Breast cancer-on-a-chip tests immunotherapy drugs

Researchers have successfully designed and tested a system for rapid testing of large numbers of potential immunotherapy drugs.

AI makes strides in search for COVID-19 treatments

A deep learning model that can predict how human genes and medicines will interact has identified at least 10 compounds that may hold promise as treatments for COVID-19.

Biosensors quickly spot coronavirus proteins, antibodies

Scientists have created a new way to detect the proteins that make up the pandemic coronavirus, as well as antibodies against it.

A novel ink to 3D print bone with living cells

3D printers may one day become a permanent fixture of the operating theatre after scientists showed they could print bone-like structures containing living cells.

The diagnotic potential of nanomedicine

Researchers have developed a new method to better understand how nanomedicines interact with patients' biomolecules.

Diagnosing prostate cancer using biosensors and AI

Successful precision cancer diagnosis through an AI analysis of multiple factors of prostate cancer. Potential application of the precise diagnoses of other cancers by utilizing a urine test.

Lasers and molecular tethers enable tissue engineering

Researchers have used lasers and molecular tethers to create perfectly patterned platforms for tissue engineering.

Precision health in the palm of your hand

Recent breakthrough developments in technologies for real-time genome sequencing, analysis, and diagnosis are poised to deliver a new standard of personalized care.

Would we be able to control superintelligent machines?

Using theoretical calculations, scientists showed that it would not be possible to control a superintelligent AI.

Biosensor detects COVID-19 antibodies in seconds

An advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform detects antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 within seconds.

New cancer therapy with ultrasound and radiation

Researchers have achieved promising results with a new cancer therapy using focused ultrasound (FUS) and ionizing radiation.

Ultra-thin sensitive strain sensors

Researchers have developed a new range of nanomaterial strain sensors that are 10 times more sensitive when measuring minute movements, compared to existing technology.

Microbubbles deliver drugs directly to tumors

Research has shown how microbubbles carrying powerful cancer drugs can be guided to the site of a tumour using antibodies.

COVID-19: AI platform finds best combination of available therapies

An AI platform derives an optimal combination of available therapies against SARS-CoV-2 - the optimal drug therapy was a combination of the drugs remdesivir, ritonavir, and lopinavir at specific doses.

Deep learning-based image segmentation

Scientists have presented a new method for configuring self-learning algorithms for a large number of different imaging datasets – without the need for specialist knowledge or very significant computing power.

Opening the ‘black box’ of AI

AI is growing ever more powerful and entering people’s daily lives, yet often we don’t know what goes on inside these systems.

Breath gas analysis detects cancer

Researchers are developing solutions designed to enable the analysis of breath gas to assist with the diagnosis of disease.

Human enzymes biodegrade graphene quantum dots

Researchers have shown that graphene quantum dots – a form of graphene with applications in both diagnostics and therapy – are biodegradable by two enzymes found in the human body.

Plant-based gel fast-tracks 'mini-organs' growth

The world’s first bioactive plant-based nanocellulose hydrogel supports organoid growth and helps reduce the costs of studies into cancer and COVID-19.

Understanding the utility of plasmas

Researchers aim to better explain the way plasmas interact with biological materials to help pave the way for plasma use in wound healing and cancer therapy.

Motorized sensors speed up disease diagnosis

A new approach uses a nanosensor to speed up detection of trace amounts of biomarkers for early-disease diagnosis, while retaining high levels of sensitivity.

How AI can improve medical imaging

AI offers not only the possibility of better detection of a tumor, a skin lesion or some other indication but also can improve accuracy and efficiency for radiologists.

AI uncovers missing info about ethnicity in population health

Machine learning can be used to fill a significant gap in Canadian public health data related to ethnicity and Aboriginal status, according to research by a University of Alberta research epidemiologist.

Medical training platform for unique learning experience

Why do people learn new skills at different speeds? A medical training aid is addressing this question by blending sensory technology with psychological insight.

3D printed stents treat inflammation

Researchers have produced biodegradable stents with esophageal-derived bioink to directly treat radiation esophagitis.

Machine learning predicts anti-cancer drug efficacy

With the advent of pharmacogenomics, machine learning research is well underway to predict patients' drug response that varies by individual from the algorithms derived from previously collected data on drug responses.

A portable terahertz laser for the lab

Researchers have developed a high-power, portable version of a device called a quantum cascade laser, which can generate terahertz radiation outside of a laboratory setting.

A heart-breast cancer-on-a-chip monitoring system

A dual-organ system enables the measurement of cardiac toxicity arising from breast cancer chemotherapy.

Machine learning comes of age in cystic fibrosis

Researchers have developed AI technology that offers a glimpse of the future of precision medicine, and unprecedented predictive power to clinicians caring for individuals with the life-limiting condition.

VR allows scientists to 'walk' inside cells

Virtual reality software which allows researchers to 'walk' inside and analyse individual cells could be used to develop new treatments for disease.

Using robotic assistance to make colonoscopy easier

Scientists have made a breakthrough in their work to develop semi-autonomous colonoscopy, using a robot to guide a medical device into the body.

3D printed micro-scale fluid channels

Researchers have 3D printed unique fluid channels at the micron scale that could automate production of diagnostics, sensors, and assays used for a variety of medical tests and other applications.

5 ways AI is used against COVID-19

Find out more about how scientists and physician are using AI to make contributions in the fight against the coronavirus.

Machine learning takes on synthetic biology

Researchers have developed a new tool that adapts machine learning algorithms to the needs of synthetic biology to guide development systematically.

Parylene photonics enable optical biointerfaces

Scientists have invented an optical platform that will likely become the new standard in optical biointerfaces.

Soft robots, origami combine to deliver treatments

Researchers have found a way to send tiny, soft robots into humans, potentially opening the door for less invasive surgeries and ways to deliver treatments for several conditions.

Endoscopic robotic system used for treating cancer

Researchers have developed an robotic system to enhance the safety and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer.

3D printed hydrogels to be used in cancer immunotherapy

The new 3D hydrogels provide high rates of cell proliferation, as they mimic lymph nodes, where T-cells reproduce in vivo.

Using bioprinting and computer modeling to examine cancer spread

Scientists have paired 3D-printed, living human brain vasculature with advanced computational flow simulations to better understand tumor cell attachment to blood vessels.

Mouth and throat cancer: Robotic surgery may improve outcomes

Robotic surgery for patients with early stage, oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer is associated with improved health outcomes, including better long-term survival.

Federated learning allows hospitals to share data privately

Researchers have shown that federated learning is successful in the context of brain imaging, by being able to analyze MRI scans of brain tumor patients and distinguish healthy brain tissue from cancerous regions.

AI finds patterns of mutations in tumour images

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that uses computer vision to analyze tissue samples from cancer patients.

Lego-inspired 3D printed soft tissue bricks

Researchers have developed a tiny, 3D-printed technology that can be assembled like Lego blocks and help repair broken bones and soft tissue.

Multimodal mixed reality visualisation for surgical guidance

Researchers have developed a MR visualisation platform which projects multiple imaging modalities to assist intraoperative surgical guidance.

'Smart' breathalizer can reveal lung disease

Using specialized nanoparticles, engineers have developed a way to monitor pneumonia or other lung diseases by analyzing the breath exhaled by the patient.

AI predicts breast cancer risk factors

Researchers report innovative use of machine learning to help understand the interplay of genetic and other breast cancer risk factors.

The next-gen 'smart pill' for cancer detection

Researchers are developing a pill-sized capsule that uses AI-enabled sensing to diagnose gastrointestinal cancers and bleeding earlier.

Chatbot ‘Gene' to help with hereditary cancer

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced a new collaboration with OptraHEALTH to implement a cognitive chatbot named Gene to provide genetic and financial assistance information to prospective patients.

Machine learning predicts side effects from chemotherapy

Researchers have developed a machine learning model that can predict chemotherapy-associated nephrotoxicity.

Neural network can determine lung cancer severity

Researchers have created an artificial neural network that analyzes lung CT scans to provide information about lung cancer severity that can guide treatment options.

Graphene sensors monitor food safety

Researchers are using high-resolution printing technology and the unique properties of graphene to make low-cost biosensors to monitor food safety and livestock health.

Huge potential of human - AI collaboration

AI is increasingly being used in medicine to support human expertise. A study has now illustrated the enormous potential of human/computer collaboration.

Bioprinting nanoparticles for ovarian cancer immunotherapy

Nanoengineers plan to develop an immunotherapy for ovarian cancer using 3D-bioprinted plant virus nanoparticles.

Melanoma: patch may be a treatment option

Scientists at Purdue University have developed a skin patch that can deliver chemotherapy into melanoma tumors in an effective and painless way.

Microneedle patch delivers stem cells into tissue

Researchers have developed a microneedle patch to deliver mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into the skin.

AI and probabilistic modelling applied to oncology

Improving the prediction of survival indicators in patients with breast cancer using tools from artificial intelligence and probabilistic modelling is the aim of ModGraProDep.

Machine learning improves breast cancer research

Researchers have developed a new, faster method to identify cancer stem-like cells (CSCs), which could help improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

mhealth: App determines COVID-19 disease severity

A new mobile app can help clinicians determine which patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to have severe cases.

Lung cancer: AI could predict risk of recurrence

Computer scientists working with pathologists have trained an AI tool to determine which patients with lung cancer have a higher risk of their disease coming back after treatment.

Deep learning accurately stains digital biopsy slides

Pathologists who examined the computationally stained images could not tell them apart from traditionally stained slides.

Microrobot rolls deep inside the body

Scientists invented a tiny microrobot that resembles a white blood cell travelling through the circulatory system.

Wearable sensor tracks Vitamin C levels in sweat

Researchers have developed a wearable, non invasive Vitamin C sensor that could provide a new, highly personalized option for users to track their daily nutritional intake and dietary adherence.

Virtual reality simulation improves cardiovascular interventions

Engineers are developing a massive fluid dynamics simulator that can model blood flow through the full human arterial system at subcellular resolution.

Breast cancer: restoring sensation via implant

The Bionic Breast Project from the University of Chicago applies bionic technology to restore post-mastectomy breast function.

VR & 3D printing used to prepare for lung-operation

An anaesthesia team used 3D printing and virtual reality to produce an exact model of the airway of a 7-year-old girl in order to prepare properly for an operation to remove part of her lung.

AI model accurately classifies colorectal polyps

An AI model for automated classification of colorectal polyps could benefit cancer screening programs by improving efficiency, reproducibility, and accuracy.

AI may help brain cancer patients avoid biopsy

Brain cancer patients in the coming years may not need to go under the knife to help doctors determine the best treatment for their tumors.

A tiny lung-heart super sensor on a chip

The future of socially distanced lung and heart health monitoring could lie in an inconspicuous yet incredibly sensitive chip.

AI-based chest X-ray diagnosis tech approved

behold.ai has been issued with a CE Mark Class lla certification in the UK and EU for its AI-based technology that can diagnose chest X-rays as ‘normal’.

A smart bra for detecting early-stage breast cancer

EPFL students teamed up with startup IcosaMed to develop the SmartBra – the first piece of smart clothing that can be used for cancer prevention.

Sensors could offer early detection of lung tumors

Researchers have developed a new approach to early diagnosis of lung cancer: a urine test that can detect the presence of proteins linked to the disease.

Deep learning system used for diagnosing skin diseases

An AI algorithm is capable of diagnosing 134 skin disorders and supporting specialists by augmenting the accuracy of diagnoses and predicting treatment options.

App detects side effect of breast cancer treatment

Commercially available app-based technology now makes early detection of lymphedema easier, allowing for proactive treatment.

Microscopic particles offer treatment for skin diseases

Researchers used a skin cream infused with microscopic particles, named STAR particles, for therapy of Skin diseases

AI taps human wisdom for better cancer diagnosis

A new system combining artificial intelligence with human knowledge promises faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis.

Smart algorithm analyses whole brain vasculature

Scientists have developed a technique for visualising the structures of all the brain's blood vessels including any pathological changes.

NVIDIA Healthcare 2.0 – Developing and deploying AI in healthcare

“AI is the biggest technological breakthrough of our lifetime. It will boost the entire healthcare ecosystem and will eventually re-invent the way we deliver medicine entirely.”

AI challenge aims to improve mammography accuracy

AI techniques, used in combination with the evaluation of expert radiologists, improve the accuracy in detecting cancer using mammograms.

VR reasearch reveals promising intervention in cancer treatment

The use of virtual reality can reduce anxiety and improve mood in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

Thanks to smart software doctors will soon be able to detect early signs of esophageal cancer in patients with so-called Barrett’s esophagus.

Microsurgery robot passes first clinical test

Researchers have carried out the world’s first clinical study of robot-assisted supermicrosurgery to treat lymphedema.

A precision chip recreates blood-brain barrier

Researchers at Georgia Tech have now developed a chip that accurately replicates its function using the human cells that form this important part of our anatomy.

Hybrid microscope could bring digital biopsy to the clinic

By adding infrared capability to the ubiquitous, standard optical microscope, researchers hope to bring cancer diagnosis into the digital era.

A 'multitasking' AI tool quickly extracts cancer data

To better leverage cancer data for research, scientists are developing an artificial intelligence-based natural language processing tool to improve information extraction from textual pathology reports.

Colon cancer: AI-based marker can improve quality of treatment

Usind deep learning and digital scanning of conventional hematoxylin and eosin-stained tumor tissue sections, researchers have developed a clinically useful prognostic marker.

Acoustically driven microrobot outshines natural microswimmers

Researchers developed a bullet-shaped, synthetic miniature robot which is acoustically propelled forward – a speeding bullet, in the truest sense of the word.

Using robotics to fight breast cancer

Various prototypes of 3D-printed biopsy robots could alleviate the suffering of patients and make breast cancer testing more accurate and efficient.

University starts drone transport program with UPS, Matternet

Drone service slated to begin February 2020, with goals of enhancing efficacy, reliability and predictability of delivering medical products between hospitals and laboratories.

Biosensors detect for tumors and dengue fever

Researchers have developed a tumor biosensing chip that can help determine the optimum dosage of chemotherapy required for a cancer patient.

AI & MRI look into the genome of brain tumors

Researcher have developed a computer method that uses MRI and machine learning to rapidly forecast genetic mutations in glioma tumors,

Using AI to detect and grade prostate cancer

Researchers have developed a method based on artificial intelligence for histopathological diagnosis and grading of prostate cancer.

Using tumor-on-a-chip to find cancer drugs

Researchers have developed a 'tumor-on-a-chip' that can better mimic the environment inside the body, paving the way for improved screening of potential cancer fighting drugs.

Step foward for 3D printing a bioprosthetic ovary

Ongoing development of an "ink" will be used for 3D printing an artificial (or bio-prosthetic) ovary that could be implanted and allow a woman to have a child.

AI and laser-based imaging system identify brain tumors

A novel method of combining advanced optical imaging with an artificial intelligence algorithm produces accurate, real-time intraoperative diagnosis of brain tumors.

Smart algorithm finds possible future treatment for childhood cancer

Using a computer algorithm, scientists at Uppsala University have identified a promising new treatment for neuroblastoma.

Google-powered AI spots breast cancer

A computer algorithm has been shown to be as effective as human radiologists in spotting breast cancer from x-ray images.

AI tracks down acute myeloid leukemia

Artificial intelligence can detect one of the most common forms of blood cancer—acute myeloid leukemia (AML)—with high reliability.

AI identifies features associated with cancer recurrence

An AI has successfully found features in pathology images from human cancer patients, without annotation, that could be understood by human doctors.

Photonic pH sensor tracks tissue with light

In a proof-of-concept work, scientists demonstrated their photonics-based sensors using fibers and liquid-filled petri dishes.

Robots with tiny lasers could soon erase regrettable tattoos

Researchers are using laser scalpels and precision robotics to make tattoo removal faster, more accurate and less painful.

AI detects even the smallest metastases

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that enables automated detection of metastases at the level of single disseminated cancer cells in whole mice.

ConvPath software uses AI to identify cancer cells

A software tool uses artificial intelligence to recognize cancer cells from digital pathology images — giving clinicians a powerful way of predicting patient outcomes.

Sensor chip detects cancer biomarker in urine

Researchers have used a chip-based sensor with an integrated laser to detect very low levels of a cancer protein biomarker in a urine sample.

Deep learning identifies molecular patterns of cancer

An AI platform can analyze genomic data extremely quickly, picking out key patterns to classify different types of colorectal tumors and improve the drug discovery process.

Terahertz radiation: Espionage for wound healing

Researchers refined application of terahertz radiation to promote the analysis of multi-layered tissues for medical purposes and be used for wound treatment.

Endoscopic prostate surgery performed on human-like phantom

Scientists have made a decisive contribution to improving complex surgical training by developing a very realistic prostate phantom.

AI predicts effectiveness of immunotherapy

Scientists can determine which lung-cancer patients will benefit from expensive immunotherapy.

Using CRISPR to detect diseases

Researchers present sensor prototype that can rapidly, precisely, and cost-effectively measure molecular signals for cancer.

Deep learning assists in detecting malignant lung cancers

Radiologists assisted by deep learning based software were better able to detect malignant lung cancers on chest X-rays.

Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next

Wearables are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity—the humble toilet—may have potential to outperform them all.

Wearables link insufficient sleep to biological aging

Study using wearable trackers links insufficient sleep to increased rate of biological aging and cardiovascular disease risk.

World’s first robotic single-port kidney transplant

A robotic single-port kidney transplant, which enables all surgical instruments and the donor kidney to be placed through one small abdominal incision.

Immersion in VR scenes of the Arctic helps to ease pain

Watching immersive 3D videos of icy Arctic scenes helps to relieve burning pain and could hold hope for treating chronic pain.

AI system predicts which cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy

Using machine learning, researchers have built a tool that detects genetic mutations that trigger the immune system, helping identify which cancer patients are likely to benefit from immunotherapy.

3D-printed device exposes cancer cells

A 3D-printed cell trap developed in the laboratory at Georgia Tech captures blood cells to isolate tumor cells from a blood sample.

Activity trackers provide key predictors of mortality

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine show that wearable activity trackers are a reliable tool for predicting death risk in older adults.

Using AI to predict risk of thyroid cancer on ultrasound

Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University use machine learning on ultrasound images of thyroid nodules to predict risk of malignancy.

VR models help yield better surgical outcomes

Researchers found that using 3D models to prepare for kidney tumor surgeries resulted in substantial improvements, including shorter operating times.

On the path to safe nanomedicine

Scientists have now developed guidelines that should enable the safe development of nanoparticles for medical use.

AI improves biomedical imaging

Researchers use artificial intelligence to improve quality of images recorded by a relatively new biomedical imaging method.

Capsule can orally deliver drugs

Coated pill carries microneedles that deliver insulin and other drugs to the lining of the small intestine; they usually have to be injected.

‘Lab-bot’ could revolutionise drug development

A robot-controlled laboratory where decisions are made by artificial intelligence will change the way new drugs are discovered.

Combination of AI and radiologists accurately identified breast cancer

An AI tool identified breast cancer with approximately 90 percent accuracy when combined with analysis by radiologists.

Machine learning improves diagnostics of head and neck cancers

Researchers used artificial intelligence to develop a new classification method which identifies the primary origins of cancerous tissue based on chemical DNA changes.

3D printing of silicone components

Spectroplast has developed a method to make silicone products such as hearing aids, breast prosthesis for breast cancer patients using a 3D printer.

‘Bone in a dish’ to explore disease processes

Like real bone, the material has a 3D mineral structure populated with living cells, providing a unique model to study bone function, diseases, regeneration.

Digital twins could aid personalized therapy

Advanced computer models of diseases can be used to improve diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to develop the models to “digital twins” of individual patients.

Hand-held robot points to less invasive prostate surgery

Collaborators are developing an endoscopic robotic system with two-handed dexterity at a much smaller scale than existing options.

Microrobots could deliver drugs to specific spots

Researchers are developing microrobots that can deliver drugs to specific spots inside the body while being monitored and controlled from outside the body.

3D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis

The pill is the first known working device capable of non-invasively and accurately assessing the profile of bacterial species inhabiting any stage of the gastrointestinal tract.

3D printing magnetic liquid droplets

Revolutionary material could lead to 3D-printable magnetic liquid devices for the fabrication of artificial cells that deliver targeted drug therapies to diseased cells.

Device tests if targeted chemotherapy is working

Using AI and biosensors, researchers have created a device that can determine whether targeted chemotherapy drugs are working on individual cancer patients.

Cancer cryoablation probe could help breast cancer patients

Carbon dioxide-based cancer tissue-freezing approach may help more breast cancer patients in lower income countries, animal studies show.

Jellyfish-inspired robot to deliver drugs inside body

Scientists have developed a robot that looks and moves like a jellyfish; the aim is for Jellyfishbot to be applied in the treatment of cancer.

3D body mapping could identify damaged cells

A Purdue University team has come up with 3D body mapping technology to help treat organs and cells damaged by cancer and other medical issues.

A smartphone solution for diagnostic testing in remote areas

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

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