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Using machine learning to estimate COVID-19’s seasonal cycle

Scientists are launching a project to apply machine learning methods to assess the role of climate variables in disease transmission

Machine learning system crack COVID-19 genome signature

Using machine learning, a team of Western computer scientists and biologists have identified an underlying genomic signature for 29 different COVID-19 DNA sequences.

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’.

COVID 19: AI to predict patients' risk of needing ventilators

Experts have begun using artificial intelligence to create computer models that calculate the risk of a corona patient’s needing intensive care or a ventilator.

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.”

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.

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.

AI predicts circulatory failure in ICU

Researchers have developed a method for predicting circulatory failure in patients in intensive care units – enabling clinicians to intervene at an early stage.

Fighting hand tremors with AI and robots

Researchers have tapped AI techniques to build an algorithmic model that will make the robots more accurate, faster, and safer when battling hand tremors.

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.

Robots on the march to walking like humans

A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to a study at the University of Manchester.

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.

A 3D printed sensor-operated prosthetic arm for toddlers

A prototype for the first 3D-printed, sensor-operated prosthetic arm designed for toddlers under two years-old has been developed by UK engineers.

Nexkin: multiparametric monitoring shirt launched

Chronolife announced the launch of Nexkin, a washable smart T-shirt that monitors six key physiological parameters to enable prevention, risk reduction, and remote monitoring.

AI predicts effectiveness of immunotherapy

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

Video game to treat children with ADHD

Researchers have developed advanced brain-computer interface technology that harnesses machine learning to personalise brain-training for children with ADHD.

Neural networks support endovascular stroke therapy

Researchers have been investigating whether artificial intelligence might be used to steer a catheter automatically and reliably to a blocked blood vessel.

AI identified decision-relevant patterns in EEG of coma patients

A research team has succeeded in identifying specific patterns in Electro-Encephalogram (EEG) analyses that the deep learning network uses for making prognosis decisions.

Bionic prosthesis improves amputees’ health

Thanks to bionic prosthesis that features sensors that connect to residual nerves in the thigh, two volunteers are the first above-knee amputees in the world to feel their prosthetic foot and knee in real time.

Walk and run more easily with an exosuit

A versatile, portable exosuit that assists both walking and running highlights the potential for lightweight and non-restrictive wearable robots outside the lab.