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Cutting-edge virtual blood vessel technology could benefit patients with heart disease

Patients with heart disease could benefit from less extensive interventions thanks to cutting-edge technology that creates 3D computer models of blood flow through the heart's arteries, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society in Manchester.

5 Jun 2023

Scientists develop AI-based method to visualize and track changes in the strength of synapses

Johns Hopkins scientists have developed a method involving artificial intelligence to visualize and track changes in the strength of synapses — the connection points through which nerve cells in the brain communicate — in live animals.

5 Jun 2023

Lindus Health secures funding to accelerate the use of technology for revolutionizing clinical trials

Ground-breaking trials run by London-based start-up Lindus Health are kicking off to find innovative treatments for conditions including tinnitus, insomnia and progressive childhood short-sightedness.

5 Jun 2023

Novel technology helps analyze tumor growth in another dimension

Tumors are composed of rapidly multiplying cancer cells. Understanding which biochemical processes fuel their relentless growth can provide hints at therapeutic targets.

2 Jun 2023

Innovative approach for detecting pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images

A new study presents an innovative approach to the crucial detection of pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images.

1 Jun 2023

"Sepsis sensors" with magnetic nanoparticles rapidly detect bacterial pathogens

In the case of blood poisoning, the bacteria in the blood must be identified as fast as possible so that a life-saving therapy can be started.

1 Jun 2023

Artificial viral vectors constructed from bacteriophage T4 show promise for advanced gene delivery

Research presents an assembly-line approach using bacteriophage T4 components to construct artificial viral vectors (AVVs). These AVVs have the potential to revolutionize gene therapies and personalized medicine by enabling the efficient delivery of biomolecules for molecular repairs and genome remodeling.

1 Jun 2023

Technology advance could enable the use of ophthalmologic OCT systems at home

Researchers have shown that a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) diode, which is commonly used in telecommunications and lidar applications, could offer a less expensive light source for swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT).

1 Jun 2023

Miniature video capsule shows capabilities like a traditional tube-based endoscopy

While ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules have been limited by the fact that they could not be controlled by physicians.

1 Jun 2023

CardioGen upgrade facilitates more accurate diagnosis of monogenic cardiovascular diseases

Over 2,800 cases, representing a 31% increase, added to BGI Genomics-led CardioGen's hereditary cardiovascular disease gene data.

From BGI Genomics 1 Jun 2023

DIALIVE device may be a disease-modifying therapy for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) occurs in 30% of hospitalized cirrhosis patients, leading to over one million deaths worldwide each year.

31 May 2023

Novel phototherapy device could have potential therapeutic benefits for sleep and daytime functioning

Wearing a phototherapy device that emits near-infrared light is associated with potential therapeutic benefits for sleep and daytime functioning, according to a new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting.

31 May 2023

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

The first successful in-patient trial of liver dialysis* has been completed by researchers from UCL, the Royal Free Hospital, UCL spin-out Yaqrit and their collaborators.

31 May 2023

Groundbreaking 3D imaging unveils secrets of cilia

Study provides a comprehensive analysis of human primary cilia, uncovering their architectural features and functional implications in cellular processes. It highlights the importance of these sensory organelles in signaling, motility, and intercellular communication.

31 May 2023

Arctic avengers: New microbial strains unleashed in the fight against plastic pollution

Researchers discover new microbial strains that can break down biodegradable plastic films.

31 May 2023

AI interpretations of MRI images could provide more accurate RA prediction

Early inflammatory arthritis is often undifferentiated, but it may develop into established RA or another arthropathy.

31 May 2023

Color-changing materials hold promise for diverse scenarios in medical cold supply chains

Some foods and medicines, such as many COVID-19 vaccines, must be kept cold. As a step toward a robust, stable technique that could indicate when these products exceed safe limits, researchers in ACS Nano report a class of brilliantly colored microcrystals in materials that become colorless over a wide range of temperatures and response times.

31 May 2023

Device / Technology News

Cutting-edge virtual blood vessel technology could benefit patients with heart disease

Scientists develop AI-based method to visualize and track changes in the strength of synapses

Lindus Health secures funding to accelerate the use of technology for revolutionizing clinical trials

Novel technology helps analyze tumor growth in another dimension

Innovative approach for detecting pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images

"Sepsis sensors" with magnetic nanoparticles rapidly detect bacterial pathogens

Artificial viral vectors constructed from bacteriophage T4 show promise for advanced gene delivery

Technology advance could enable the use of ophthalmologic OCT systems at home

Miniature video capsule shows capabilities like a traditional tube-based endoscopy

CardioGen upgrade facilitates more accurate diagnosis of monogenic cardiovascular diseases

DIALIVE device may be a disease-modifying therapy for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Novel phototherapy device could have potential therapeutic benefits for sleep and daytime functioning

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

Groundbreaking 3D imaging unveils secrets of cilia

Arctic avengers: New microbial strains unleashed in the fight against plastic pollution

AI interpretations of MRI images could provide more accurate RA prediction

Color-changing materials hold promise for diverse scenarios in medical cold supply chains

An ultra-low-cost at-home blood pressure monitor that enables a smartphone to measure blood pressure

Ultraflexible nanoelectrodes improve the efficacy of brain stimulation

Using generative AI to accelerate the drug development process

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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