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.
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AI identifies precancerous colon polyps
A machine learning algorithm helps accurately differentiate benign and premalignant colorectal polyps on CT colonography scans.
Microrobot flips through a live colon
Scientists at Purdue University have developed tiny robots that can walk through the colon to deliver drugs precisely where needed.
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.
A bacteria-grabbing smart capsule
Researchers have developed a 3D printed ingestable capsule that can capture samples throughout the gut and safely transport these outside the body for testing.
World’s smallest 3D printed endoscope
Researchers have used 3D micro-printing to develop the world’s smallest, flexible scope for looking inside blood vessels.
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.
Using AI to assess ulcerative colitis
Researchers develop an AI system that effectively evaluates endoscopic mucosal findings from patients with ulcerative colitis without the need for biopsy collection.