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Machine learning reduces uncertainty in breast cancer diagnoses
A Michigan Tech-developed machine learning model uses probability to more accurately classify breast cancer shown in histopathology images.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 2, 2021


Wearable device can detect and reverse opioid overdose
The device, worn on the stomach like an insulin pump, senses when a person stops breathing and moving, and injects a lifesaving antidote.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 24, 2021


‘Surgery selfies’ could spot serious infections early, study says
Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can help with the early ID of infections
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021


This technology can improve the eyesight of the visually impaired. Here’s how
Gene-editing technology was tested on seven volunteers to see if it could treat severe visual impairment and enabling them to see colours.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2021


The Helping Hand Project engineers prosthetic hands for children with upper limb differences
Helping Hand Project is composed of students who work to design and 3D print prosthetic hands for children who have upper limb differences.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021


Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts
More than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021


Researchers turn on and off genes using CRISPR
Type 1 diabetes and cancer are just some of the disorders associated with specific genes not “turning on” and “turning off" as they should.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Humans could 'live forever' as firm offers 'immortality' freezing for about $660-a-year
Many people dream of living forever, while songs have been written about it and movies made with eternal life the central plot point.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021


Irish startup introduces FoodMarble, the world's first personal digestive tracker
FoodMarble AIRE, a pocket-size hydrogen breath analysis device, combines state-of-the-art technology with personalize digestive science
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2021


Brain Implant Gives Blind Woman Artificial Vision in Scientific First
Brain implant allows patient to see shapes, letters after more than 16 years of blindness.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021


New portable device opens the way for at-home skin cancer treatment
A new prototype photodynamic therapy (PDT) device that can be used at home significantly reduces pain levels during treatment.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 19, 2021


New fabric protects against both biological and chemical threats
Researchers have developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats, such as the novel coronavirus.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 10, 2021


Artificial intelligence tool improves accuracy of breast cancer imaging
A computer program trained to see patterns among thousands of breast ultrasound images can aid physicians in diagnosing breast cancer.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 4, 2021


Scientists are close to creating human sperm cells in a test tube
These sperm were successfully used to produce healthy, fertile offspring.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 2, 2021


How a Tootsie Roll® can monitor your health
Single-use diagnostic tests often aren’t practical for health professionals or patients in resource-limited, cost conscious areas.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 30, 2021


New light-weight and comfortable casts self-adjust during the healing process
Exoform is a compact, customizable and semi-rigid wearable material with self-fusing edges for immediate, adjustable and repeatable use.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 28, 2021


New DNA sensor can quickly determine whether viruses are infectious
A new sensor can distinguish infectious viruses from noninfectious ones thanks to selective DNA fragments and sensitive nanopore technology.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021


Team creates micro-robots propelled by air bubbles and ultrasound
Some engineers find inspiration in the mechanics of bird flight and the architecture of bee nests. Others think much smaller.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 26, 2021


Can a novel light therapy help people with Alzheimers?
Researchers at Mount Sinai’s Light Health Research Center are developing new devices for delivering patients healthy doses of light.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021


A 3D printed vaccine patch offers vaccination without a shot
Scientists use 3D printer to produce microneedle vaccine patch that dissolves into the skin to boost immunity.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 25, 2021
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