AI is here. What do we do with it?
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raymond.macdougall
Tue, 04/23/2024 – 16:08
If there were an unofficial theme of SIR 2024, it might be artificial intelligence—what it is, when to use it and where i…
If there were an unofficial theme of SIR 2024, it might be artificial intelligence—what it is, when to use it and where it might go next. From dedicated sessions to keynote lectures, the possibility of AI and robotics in interventional radiology was a frequent discussion. According to Bruce J. Tromberg, AI is changing the way physicians practice medicine. Source: SIRToday
The future of at-home molecular testing
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raymond.macdougall
Fri, 03/22/2024 – 12:07
Many companies are now developing isothermal genetic tests that can diagnose a wide array of respiratory diseases, s…
Many companies are now developing isothermal genetic tests that can diagnose a wide array of respiratory diseases, sexually transmitted infections and more. These products aim to provide precise and prompt diagnostic information, enabling people to quickly seek appropriate medical treatment. Source: Nature
Researchers report rare but persistent false positives on COVID-19 home antigen tests
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raymond.macdougall
Thu, 03/21/2024 – 11:21
UMass Chan Medical School researchers have documented a phenomenon that…
UMass Chan Medical School researchers have documented a phenomenon that had confounded clinicians: Some people persistently test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on rapid home antigen tests despite obtaining concurrent negative PCR tests. Source: Medical Xpress
NIH awards interim prizes in fetal diagnostic and monitoring technology competition
Science Highlights
raymond.macdougall
Wed, 03/06/2024 – 10:59
NIH announced finalists in its competition to accelerate development of …
$557,000 Boost – Next-Generation Spinal Fusion Goes “Meta”
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raymond.macdougall
Thu, 02/08/2024 – 10:06
A civil engineer from the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in bridges and infrastructure, is…
A civil engineer from the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in bridges and infrastructure, is leveraging his knowledge to create innovative materials aimed at improving the treatment, repair, and recovery of spinal injuries. Amir Alavi’s project has garnered a $557,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to test the first “metamaterial” orthopedic implants. Source: SciTechDaily
Noninvasive technique reveals how cells’ gene expression changes over time
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raymond.macdougall
Thu, 01/11/2024 – 14:37
Sequencing all of the RNA in a cell can reveal information about that cell’s funct…
Sequencing all of the RNA in a cell can reveal information about that cell’s function and what it is doing at a given time. However, the sequencing process destroys the cell, making it difficult to study ongoing changes in gene expression. MIT researchers showed that they could monitor embryonic stem cells as they differentiated into several other cell types over several days. Source: Science Magazine
Helmet With Sensors Records Brain Function
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raymond.macdougall
Wed, 12/13/2023 – 10:14
Researchers have designed a lightweight helmet with tiny LEGO-size sensors that scan the brain while a person move…
Researchers have designed a lightweight helmet with tiny LEGO-size sensors that scan the brain while a person moves. Source: Applied Radiology
New Helmet with Tiny Sensors Could Conduct Brain Scans of People in Motion
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raymond.macdougall
Tue, 12/12/2023 – 10:52
Researchers have created a pioneering helmet equipped with miniature LEGO-sized se…
Researchers have created a pioneering helmet equipped with miniature LEGO-sized sensors capable of scanning the brain while a person is in motion. Source: MedImaging.net
How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments
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raymond.macdougall
Thu, 12/07/2023 – 16:22
As we head into winter, health experts expect that cases of flu and COVID-19 will start to creep up. If…
As we head into winter, health experts expect that cases of flu and COVID-19 will start to creep up. If you do get sick, there’s a way to get tests and treatments for both. Source: TIME
Free at-home testing and treatments now available for COVID and flu through federal program
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raymond.macdougall
Thu, 12/07/2023 – 16:17
Eligible adults can now receive free at-home rapid tests, telehea…
Eligible adults can now receive free at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments for both COVID and influenza through a newly expanded federal government program. Source: ABCNews