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AI fills the gaps in a patient’s medical data

February 10, 2019

Neural network assimilates multiple types of health data to help doctors make decisions with incomplete information.... Continue reading

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Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly

December 21, 2018

Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.... Continue reading

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Machine learning tool could help choose cancer drugs

November 17, 2018

The selection of a chemotherapy drug is often a clear-cut decision, but what drug should be used next if the first one fails?... Continue reading

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AI predicts prostate cancer progression following surgery

October 11, 2018

A pathology test that applies AI to characterize tissue samples can accurately predict clinically significant prostate cancer disease progression following surgery, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.... Continue reading

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Student 3D bioprints cancer

September 3, 2018

A student is aiming to 3D print life-sized breast cancer tumours, with her research targeting faster, more effective treatment for women with the disease.... Continue reading

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Machine learning system makes cancer treatment less toxic

August 16, 2018

Researchers employ novel machine learning techniques that determines the fewest, smallest doses of toxic chemotherapy and radiotherapy that could still shrink glioblastomas.... Continue reading

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Can this database help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance?

August 1, 2018

A new and first of its kind database has been launched listing compounds that could be used to develop new antibiotics in a bid to tackle the global issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).... Continue reading

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X-ray triggered nano-bubbles to target cancer

July 24, 2018

Innovative drug filled nano-bubbles, able to be successfully triggered in the body by X-rays, have been developed by researchers, paving the way for a new range of cancer treatments for patients. ... Continue reading

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Frying cancer with heated nanoparticles

July 2, 2018

Scientists have improved the performance of magnetic nanoparticles designed to roast and destroy tumors. ... Continue reading

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Virtual reality: An escape from painful medical treatments

March 16, 2018

VR has shown promise in several clinical trials assessing its possible utility as a distraction tool to alleviate pain and distress during medical procedures.... Continue reading

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Self-assembled “hairy” nanoparticles could give a double punch to cancer

February 9, 2018

Hairy” nanoparticles made with light-sensitive materials that assemble themselves could one day become “nano-carriers” providing doctors a new way to simultaneously introduce both therapeutic drugs and cancer-fighting heat into tumors. ... Continue reading

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Mars-bound astronauts face chronic dementia risk

October 10, 2016

UCI study raises questions about long-term brain health after extended spaceflights as astronauts face chronic dementia risk from galactic cosmic ray exposure.... Continue reading

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Virtual reality program enhances treatment for young cancer patients

October 4, 2016

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Springbok Cares collaborate to provide premium entertainment curated specifically for patients.... Continue reading

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