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AI shows promise for skin cancer detection

March 7, 2019

The same technology that suggests friends for you to tag in photos on social media could provide an exciting new tool to help dermatologists diagnose skin cancer.... Continue reading

AI4 min read

Deep learning algorithm does as well as dermatologists in identifying skin cancer

January 26, 2017

In hopes of creating better access to medical care, Stanford researchers have trained an algorithm to diagnose skin cancer.... Continue reading

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‘Virtual biopsy’ device detects skin tumor

June 21, 2019

The virtual biopsy prototype device can distinguish between healthy skin and different types of skin lesions and carcinomas. ... Continue reading

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AI for the diagnosis of skin lesions is superior to humans

June 18, 2019

In a study, human experts "competed" against computer algorithms in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions. Result shows that artificial intelligence is superior to humans.... Continue reading

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Optical cancer probe spots deadly melanoma early

March 12, 2019

Skin cancer: A new compact laser probe that can distinguish between harmless moles and cancerous ones in a matter of seconds.... Continue reading

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Prostate cancer: Patients believe robotic surgery is superior

March 2, 2019

Robotic surgery for prostate cancer – an increasingly popular treatment option – is not proven as more effective, yet many patients believe that it is.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics3 min read

Could wearable skin sensors improve dermatologic therapy?

October 2, 2018

LEO Science & Tech Hub partners with Epicore Biosystems to explore wearable skin sensors to improve dermatologic treatment regimens. ... Continue reading

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New gel reduces side effects of prostate cancer treatment

February 5, 2018

Radiation therapy is a popular and effective treatment for many men with prostate cancer, and now a temporary gel offers greater protection for organs at risk during treatments.... Continue reading

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Tiny wearable device enables precision phototherapy

December 11, 2018

Smaller than an M&M and thinner than a credit card, device can optimize treatment of neonatal jaundice, skin diseases, seasonal affective disorder and reduce risk of sunburns and skin cancer.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors5 min read

Hand-held robot points to less invasive prostate surgery

July 27, 2019

Collaborators are developing an endoscopic robotic system with two-handed dexterity at a much smaller scale than existing options.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics2 min read

AI could predict the spread of melanoma

February 25, 2019

Researchers have developed a new method, based on artificial intelligence, aimed at identifying melanoma cells that are likely to metastasize.... Continue reading

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How to make AI less biased

December 13, 2018

Machine learning algorithms learn by identifying patterns in data collected over many years. So, what happens when the data being analyzed reflects historical bias against vulnerable populations?... Continue reading

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AI will create DIY melanoma detector

December 9, 2018

Scientists are working on developing world-first technology to automate skin self-examination, allowing users to take a full-body skin mapping scan of moles and lesions in the privacy of their own home.... Continue reading

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The world’s smallest wearable device

January 9, 2018

The wafer-thin, feather-light sensor can fit on a fingernail and precisely measures a person’s exposure to UV light from the sun.... Continue reading

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Terahertz radiation: Espionage for wound healing

December 4, 2019

Researchers refined application of terahertz radiation to promote the analysis of multi-layered tissues for medical purposes and be used for wound treatment.... Continue reading

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Immersion in VR scenes of the Arctic helps to ease pain

November 11, 2019

Watching immersive 3D videos of icy Arctic scenes helps to relieve burning pain and could hold hope for treating chronic pain.... Continue reading

AR/VR4 min read

AI improves biomedical imaging

October 3, 2019

Researchers use artificial intelligence to improve quality of images recorded by a relatively new biomedical imaging method.... Continue reading

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‘Bone in a dish’ to explore disease processes

August 14, 2019

Like real bone, the material has a 3D mineral structure populated with living cells, providing a unique model to study bone function, diseases, regeneration.... Continue reading

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Hydration sensor could improve dialysis

August 2, 2019

Researchers have developed noninvasive device that could benefit patients with kidney disease, congestive heart failure, or dehydration.... Continue reading

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Microrobots could deliver drugs to specific spots

August 1, 2019

Researchers are developing microrobots that can deliver drugs to specific spots inside the body while being monitored and controlled from outside the body.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics4 min read

Nanomedicine device delivered controlled doses

July 2, 2019

Researchers developed a remote-controlled drug delivery implant the size of a grape that may help chronic disease management.... Continue reading

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3D printed feet steps up treatment for diabetics

April 10, 2019

A gooey mixture is being added to newly printed 3D feet which are designed to mimic infected and non-infected diabetic foot wounds.... Continue reading

3D printing3 min read

Diabetes: Capsule can deliver insulin

February 15, 2019

Researcher have developed a drug capsule that releases insulin in the stomach could replace injections for patients with diabetes.... Continue reading

Tech/IT4 min read

CRISPR/Cas9 shown to limit impact of parasitic diseases

January 24, 2019

Researchers successfully used CRISPR/Cas9 to limit the impact of schistosomiasis and liver fluke infection, affecting more than a quarter of a billion people in Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.... Continue reading

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