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University of Oxford and Oracle's Global Pathogen Analysis System helping researchers to combat COVID-19

The fast spread of the highly infectious Delta variant underscores the need for faster identification of COVID-19 mutations. Uniting governments and medical communities in this challenge, the University of Oxford and Oracle's Global Pathogen Analysis System (GPAS) is now being used by organizations on nearly every continent.

30 Sep 2021

Research examines the effectiveness of various oral hygiene tools

Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information

30 Sep 2021

$Study finds new way to explore brain networks using fractals$

Study finds new way to explore brain networks using fractals

Understanding how the human brain produces complex thought is daunting given its intricacy and scale. The brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons that coordinate activity through 100 trillion connections and those connections are organized into networks that are often similar from one person to the next.

30 Sep 2021

Direct-to-consumer machine learning model incorrectly classifies rare, aggressive skin cancers

A new study has found that a direct-to-consumer machine learning model for detecting skin cancers incorrectly classified rare and aggressive cancers as low-risk.

30 Sep 2021

Virtual care with remote automated monitoring can improve outcomes after non-elective surgery

Patients using take-home technology following non-elective surgery resulted in significantly greater detection and correction of drug errors, and reduction in patients' pain, says a national study led by Hamilton researchers.

30 Sep 2021

New AI-based tool improves the diagnosis of breast cancer tumors

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed an AI-based tool that improves the diagnosis of breast cancer tumors and the ability to predict the risk of recurrence.

30 Sep 2021

Clinical dilemmas in breast cancer patients solved by newly approved PET imaging agent

A non-invasive, patient-friendly imaging technique can help physicians make treatment decisions for breast cancer patients when diagnostic dilemmas arise.

29 Sep 2021

VR can provide a valuable treatment modality for adolescents' psychological distress

A new systemic review found that all studies reported benefits when using virtual reality (VR) to manage psychological distress in adolescents.

29 Sep 2021

Artificial intelligence tool to predict the risk of psychotic illness

One-third of children with a microdeletion of chromosome 22 will later develop a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia. But how do we know which of these children might be affected? Today, various studies have contributed to the understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms that are associated with the development of psychotic illnesses.

29 Sep 2021

Researchers develop a convenient and cost-effective bioelectrical sensor

Bioelectrical sensors on the skin can be used to measure electrical signals in the body, like heart activity and muscle contraction. While that provides valuable information for clinicians, current bioelectrical sensor technology can be ineffective, uncomfortable, expensive, and difficult to manufacture.

29 Sep 2021

New facility established for testing innovative health nanotechnologies

A bespoke nationwide facility for testing innovative nanotechnologies for healthcare applications is to be established at the University of Strathclyde.

29 Sep 2021

Patient-specific whole-heart computational models provide insights for personalized treatment

Whole-heart ventricular modeling has come a long way in recent years and is currently witnessing the evolution of a variety of computational approaches, especially within the realm of personalized technologies for patient-specific clinical applications.

29 Sep 2021

Model predicts SARS-CoV-2 spread in vaccinated vs. unvaccinated populations

A modeling study led by Kuan-lin Huang of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York suggests that getting vaccinated and taking preventative measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing is the most effective way to curb the spread of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

29 Sep 2021

MRIs found to be cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts

A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that MRIs are cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts detected by mammography.

29 Sep 2021

4DMedical’s unique XV Technology reveals long-term effects of COVID-19

The world’s first four-dimensional visual insight into the residual effects of COVID-19 or ‘long COVID’ providing an unprecedented ability for patients, clinicians and researchers to understand the ongoing impact of this disease has been obtained using 4DMedical’s unique XV Technology.

29 Sep 2021

Researchers develop efficient approach to identify 3D features of post-infarction scarring

A multidisciplinary team of scientists based at the Universidad de Valladolid and the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has developed a highly efficient method for identifying the 3-dimensional features of the scar tissue formed after a myocardial infarction.

28 Sep 2021

Super-resolution imaging and size analysis of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles

Researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick have collaborated to develop a method to better understand and evaluate these pleiomorphisms.

28 Sep 2021

Novel optogenetic implant controls activity of neurons in the spinal cord

Grégoire Courtine doesn't hesitate to use the word "revolutionary" when describing the emerging field of optogenetics – a technology that uses pulses of light to control individual neural activity – and what it could mean for neuroscience. Courtine, director of the NeuroRestore research center (with neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch), is currently developing an optogenetic implant together with Stéphanie Lacour, who holds the Bertarelli Foundation Chair in Neuroprosthetic Technology.

28 Sep 2021

Researchers develop fast, low-energy artificial synapse for advanced AI systems

Brain-inspired computing is a promising candidate for next-generation computing technologies. Developing next-generation advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can be as energy-efficient, lightweight, and adaptable as the human brain has attracted significant interest.

28 Sep 2021

New handheld screening device accurately identifies children with amblyopia

A handheld screening device that detects subtle misalignment of the eyes accurately identifies children with amblyopia (lazy eye), according to a study published in the Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

27 Sep 2021

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University of Oxford and Oracle's Global Pathogen Analysis System helping researchers to combat COVID-19

Research examines the effectiveness of various oral hygiene tools

Study finds new way to explore brain networks using fractals

Direct-to-consumer machine learning model incorrectly classifies rare, aggressive skin cancers

Virtual care with remote automated monitoring can improve outcomes after non-elective surgery

New AI-based tool improves the diagnosis of breast cancer tumors

Clinical dilemmas in breast cancer patients solved by newly approved PET imaging agent

VR can provide a valuable treatment modality for adolescents' psychological distress

Artificial intelligence tool to predict the risk of psychotic illness

Researchers develop a convenient and cost-effective bioelectrical sensor

New facility established for testing innovative health nanotechnologies

Patient-specific whole-heart computational models provide insights for personalized treatment

Model predicts SARS-CoV-2 spread in vaccinated vs. unvaccinated populations

MRIs found to be cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts

4DMedical’s unique XV Technology reveals long-term effects of COVID-19

Researchers develop efficient approach to identify 3D features of post-infarction scarring

Super-resolution imaging and size analysis of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles

Novel optogenetic implant controls activity of neurons in the spinal cord

Researchers develop fast, low-energy artificial synapse for advanced AI systems

New handheld screening device accurately identifies children with amblyopia

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