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Diabetes
Non-invasive blood glucose monitor uses pre-trained model to reduce calibration period from weeks to days
A team of medical researchers and engineers at RSP Systems, in Denmark, working with a pair of colleagues from the Institute for Diabetes Technology, and another colleague with the University of Munich, both in Germany, has ...
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HIV & AIDS
Novel point-of-care technology delivers accurate HIV results in minutes
A team of Northwestern University scientists spanning disciplines have developed new technology that could lead to the creation of a rapid point-of-care test for HIV infection competitive with traditional lab-based HIV testing ...
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Scientists unveil starfish-inspired wearable tech for heart monitoring
When the body moves, it's harder for existing wearable devices to accurately track heart activity. But University of Missouri researchers found that a starfish's five-arm shape helps solve this problem.
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Smart skin sensor offers real-time infection detection
An international team led by researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has developed an innovative piece of equipment in the field of medical technology: an intelligent device capable of monitoring the temperature ...
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World's smallest light-activated pacemaker can be inserted with a syringe, then dissolves after it's no longer needed
Northwestern University engineers have developed a pacemaker so tiny that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe—and be noninvasively injected into the body.
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People with dementia could stay in the workplace longer with the right tech
For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia diagnosis to his boss.
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AI-driven smart devices to transform health care
AI-powered, internet-connected medical devices have the potential to revolutionize health care by enabling early disease detection, real-time patient monitoring, and personalized treatments, a new study suggests.
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Smartwatch technology could help with future alcohol interventions, new study
Alcohol harm costs NHS England £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK. According to new University of Bristol-led research, smartwatches could provide a more accurate ...
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FDA approves first at-home test to diagnose three STIs in women
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for the first home-based, nonprescription diagnostic test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis in women, the agency announced Friday.
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Detailed atlas identifies optimal viral vectors for precise gene therapy
Gene therapy, a technique that is revolutionizing the treatment of multiple genetic conditions, including eye and muscle diseases and blood disorders, requires efficient and specific delivery of the genetic material to the ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Brain cells are more plastic than previously thought, study shows
Neurons are the cells in the brain responsible for sending messages to the rest of the body, and scientists have long thought that they are settled into one subtype once they develop from stem cells, no matter what is happening ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Proteomics and chicken eggs: A novel path to match young cancer patients with the right drugs
A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumors in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.
Apr 1, 2025
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Advancements in ctDNA detection promise improved lymphoma outcomes
A research team led by Prof. Gu Hongcang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has published a comprehensive systematic review on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) technologies and their ...
Apr 1, 2025
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How VR technology is changing the game for Alzheimer's disease
Most people donning virtual reality (VR) goggles are seeking the thrill of being immersed in a fictitious video game world. But some are donning them for an entirely different experience: to help researchers identify those ...
Apr 1, 2025
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3D-printed grafts: Shaping the future of bone and tissue regeneration
Over the past decade, 3D printing has gone from being a futuristic idea to a revolutionary tool. In medicine, its ability to produce custom-made, complex structures is changing the way doctors treat injuries and diseases—especially ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Wearable brain stimulation device could make on-the-go therapeutics a reality
Researchers at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a compact, battery-powered brain stimulation device capable of delivering therapeutic magnetic pulses while a person is walking ...
Highly accurate blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's disease, measures extent of dementia
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study by researchers at Washington University ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Brain-to-voice interface converts thoughts to speech in near-real time
Marking a breakthrough in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), a team of researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco has unlocked a way to restore naturalistic speech for people with severe paralysis.
Mar 31, 2025
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Flexible hydrogel could improve drug delivery for post-traumatic osteoarthritis treatment
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a condition that affects joints after an injury. Current treatments focus on relieving symptoms, but do not prevent or stop the progression of the condition. Although emerging therapies ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Experimental blood test accurately indicates severity and predicts potential recovery from spinal cord injury
By analyzing DNA and proteins in the blood of people with and without acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs), researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a novel blood test that has the potential ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Virtual reality-based system shows potential for improving psychiatric diagnoses
Researchers have developed a virtual reality-based system that shows promise in improving the differentiation between common mental health conditions, potentially paving the way for earlier and more personalized treatment. ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Faster cancer diagnostics with new laser-based method
Researchers from the Faculty of Physics and the Life Sciences Center of Vilnius University (VU), with co-authors from Harvard University, the University of Toronto, National Cancer Institute and "Light Conversion," have developed ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Pulse oximeter performance varies by skin pigment
The differences, or bias, between estimates of blood oxygen saturation levels as measured with pulse oximeters compared to the gold-standard method of measuring oxygen saturation in arterial blood varied significantly between ...
Mar 31, 2025
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At-home cervical screening: Scientists advise on self-sampling tests
At-home self-sampling cervical screening looks likely to be an option in the future. But scientists warn that steps must be taken to ensure that the offer of at-home sampling doesn't have a negative impact on cervical screening ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Shoes that can warn you of injuries? How wearable technology is transforming foot care
Your feet work hard every day supporting your body, absorbing impact and adapting to different surfaces. But they often get ignored until something goes wrong.
Mar 30, 2025
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