Lab-on-chip infection test for faster diagnostics
A tiny new silicon-based lab-on-chip test could pave the way for cheap handheld infectious disease testing.
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Quantum nanodiamonds help detect disease earlier
The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV.
Sorting out viruses with machine learning
Scientists develop a label-free method for identifying respiratory viruses based on changes in electrical current when they pass through silicon nanopores.
Microneedle bandage detects malaria radpidly
Researchers at Rice University have developed a microneedle patch that can rapidly detect the presence of malaria in interstitial fluid.
AI tool to predict accurate flu forecasts
Researchers have developed an AI-powered forecasting tool for predicting influenza outbreaks.
COVID-19 rapid test has successful lab results
Rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in about 30 seconds following the test, has had successful preliminary results.
Diamond-studded silk wound dressing improves healing
Scientists have developed a next generation wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in burns, skin grafts and chronic wounds.
Holographic imaging to detect viruses
A new approach using holographic imaging to detect both viruses and antibodies has the potential to aid in medical diagnoses and, specifically, those related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Sensor rapidly detects severity and immunity
Researchers have built a low-cost multiplex test that can rapidly provide three different types of data on COVID-19.
AI signals a possible disease resurgence
Scientists have used machine learning to predict the reemergence of existing infectious diseases.
'Biases’: AI’s limitations in coronavirus response
AI is playing a key role in the Covid-19 response, but it could also be exacerbating inequalities within our health systems – a critical concern that is dragging the technology’s limitations back into the spotlight.
A wearable for treating antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers have developed a wearable solution that allows a patient to receive treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections and woundswithout leaving home.
COVID-19: Deep learning-based cough recognition
Researchers announced that their coughing detection camera recognizes where coughing happens, visualizing the locations.
Robotic system controls COVID-19 patient ventilators
A new robotic system allows medical staff to remotely operate ventilators and other bedside machines from outside intensive care rooms of patients suffering from infectious diseases.
Supercharged bandages to revolutionise chronic wound treatment
Plasma-coated bandages could revolutionise the treatment of chronic wounds such as pressure, diabetic or vascular ulcers that won't heal on their own.
UV light disinfection could prevent virus spread
A device capable of automatically disinfecting common surfaces could be a vital tool in virus and disease mitigation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
mhealth: Bluetooth to detect COVID-19 cases
Researchers concluded that Bluetooth technology is ideal for detecting possible COVID-19 cases through smartphone contact tracing.
9 disinfection robots fighting the coronavirus
Surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 pose a grave threat to the safety of staff and patients. To minimize the risks for their staff, hospitals are utilizing disinfection robots to sanitize surfaces.
Smart ring detects COVID-19 early
According to new research, the Oura smart ring is indeed suitable for detecting COVID-19 infection up to three days before symptoms appear.
Nanotechnology provides rapid visual detection of COVID-19
Scientists have developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes.
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
A novel swab design to augment COVID-19 testing
Scientists have developed a novel test swab that can be 3D printed using inexpensive, widely available materials and speedily assembled in a range of fabrication settings.
Fighting infectious diseases using AI
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence platform to dramatically increase the efficiency of drug combination therapies.
A biosensor for the COVID-19 virus
Researchers have developed a novel sensor for detecting the new coronavirus. In future it could be used to measure the concentration of the virus in the environment.
COVID-19: Robot allows clinicians to reuse thousands of masks
A robot is helping maximize the life of some of the most critical personal protective equipment, or PPE, at a time when the surge of demand for such items has aggravated a national shortage.
"Access checker" remotely measures body temperature
An innovative measurement method is helping to detect people infected with coronavirus from a safe distance. It detects fever, increased pulse rates and fast breathing without endangering the person conducting the testing.
'Organ-on-a-chip' finds out how COVID-19 invades our bodies
In order for a COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral drugs to be developed, scientists first need to understand why this virus spreads so easily and quickly, and why it invades our bodies with seemingly little resistance from our immune system.
A 3D-printed diffuser to treat COVID-19 patients
Scientists have delivered more than 200 3D-printed diffusers for metered dose inhalers (MDI) to the Houston hospital and stands ready to produce more if needed.
A robotic COVID-19 testing lab
Scientists are creating from scratch a diagnostic lab with the capability to process more than 1,000 patient samples per day.
