Microneedles test for antibodies and biomarkers
Engineers have developed a microneedle patch that can be applied to the skin, capture a biomarker of interest and, thanks to its unprecedented sensitivity, allow clinicians to detect its presence.
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Diagnosing prostate cancer using biosensors and AI
成功的精度通过一个癌症诊断I analysis of multiple factors of prostate cancer. Potential application of the precise diagnoses of other cancers by utilizing a urine test.
Cardivascular diseases: digital twin improves therapy
Using mathematical image processing, scientists have found a way to create digital twins from human hearts.
Biomedical research: deep learning outperforms machine learning
Deep-learning methods have the potential to offer substantially better results, generating superior representations for characterizing the human brain.
Precision health in the palm of your hand
Recent breakthrough developments in technologies for real-time genome sequencing, analysis, and diagnosis are poised to deliver a new standard of personalized care.
A highly sensitive biohybrid olfactory sensor
研究人员have a volatile organic compound sensor that can effectively detect odors in gaseous form.
Biosensor detects COVID-19 antibodies in seconds
An advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform detects antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 within seconds.
Potential jurors favor use of AI in precision medicine
Physicians who follow AI advice may be considered less liable for medical malpractice than is commonly thought, according to a new study of potential jury candidates in the U.S.
AIs detect diabetic eye disease inconsistently
Although some artificial intelligence software tested reasonably well, only one met the performance of human screeners.
Lab-on-a-chip turns blood test snapshots into movies
The new device can continuously sense levels of virtually any protein or molecule in the blood. The researchers say it could be transformative for disease detection, patient monitoring and biomedical research.
Self-learning algorithms analyze imaging data
Artificial neural networks open up new possibilities in interpreting the time-consuming imaging ´data.
Using activity trackers to distinguish COVID-19 from flu
By analyzing Fitbit data and self-reported symptoms, researchers analyzed trends in heart rate, step count, and symptom duration between patients with flu and those with COVID-19.
AI test predicts eye disease years before symptoms
A new eye test may predict wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of severe sight loss, three years before symptoms develop.
Star Trek: DNA “tricorder” for your pocket
Scientists developed the world’s first mobile genome sequence analyzer, a new iPhone app called iGenomics.
Micro-supercapacitors to self-power wearables
A stretchable system that can harvest energy from human breathing and motion for use in wearable health-monitoring devices may be possible.
Smartwatch can detect early signs of illness
研究人员have developed a smartwatch app designed to alert users when their bodies show signs of fighting an infection, such as elevated heart rate.
Wearable may signal you're developing COVID-19
A smart ring that generates continuous temperature data may foreshadow COVID-19, even in cases when infection is not suspected.
Chatbot may detect early dementia in time for intervention
If Alzheimer's dementia is identified early, the decline in neural functioning can be stabilized or even curtailed in some cases.
Paper-based sensor rapidly detects COVID-19
研究人员have developed a rapid, ultrasensitive test using a paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect the presence of the virus in less than five minutes.
Opening the ‘black box’ of AI
AI is growing ever more powerful and entering people’s daily lives, yet often we don’t know what goes on inside these systems.
Sensor detects scarred or fatty liver tissue
Engineers have developed a diagnostic tool, based on nuclear magnetic resonance, that could be used to detect fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis.
AI sees and hears COVID-19 in your lungs
Two deep learning algorithms that identify patterns of COVID-19 in lung images and breath sounds, may help in the fight against other respiratory diseases and the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance.
Microfluidic system may unravel how novel pathogens attack
研究人员have invented a high-throughput cell separation method that can be used in conjunction with droplet microfluidics.
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.
Breath gas analysis detects cancer
Researchers are developing solutions designed to enable the analysis of breath gas to assist with the diagnosis of disease.
Deep learning tool measures volume of cerebral ventricles
研究人员have developed an AI tool that can measure the volume of cerebral ventricles on MRIs in children within about 25 minutes.
Human enzymes biodegrade graphene quantum dots
研究人员have shown that graphene quantum dots – a form of graphene with applications in both diagnostics and therapy – are biodegradable by two enzymes found in the human body.
Microneedles extract dermal interstitial fluid
Microneedle patches could provide a means for extracting interstitial fluid to study possible new biomarkers.
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.
AI accurately detects COVID-19 on chest x-rays
研究人员have developed a new AI platform that detects COVID-19 by analyzing X-ray images of the lungs.
How AI can improve medical imaging
AI offers not only the possibility of better detection of a tumor, a skin lesion or some other indication but also can improve accuracy and efficiency for radiologists.
Hydrogel contact lenses for therapeutic use
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute have developed prototypes of contact lenses that can assist with tear sampling for diagnostic purposes.
Researchers create 3D-printed nasal swab for COVID-19 testing
Results of the first clinical trial of 3D printed NP swabs for COVID-19 testing are being presented at the annual meeting RSNA.
Motorized sensors speed up disease diagnosis
A new approach uses a nanosensor to speed up detection of trace amounts of biomarkers for early-disease diagnosis, while retaining high levels of sensitivity.
Rapid POCT for opioids in the bloodstream
Point-of-care electrochemical sensors using revolutionary nanocarbon technology can rapidly test for opioid concentrations in the bloodstream.
