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AI used to detect fetal heart problems

A research group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) have developed a novel system that can automatically detect abnormalities in fetal hearts in real-time using artificial intelligence (AI).

Image: Department of Epileptology; Copyright: Rolf Müller/UKB-Ukom

Nerve cells in the human brain can „count“

How do we know if we're looking at three apples or four? Researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Tübingen are now one step closer to answering this question. They were able to demonstrate that some brain cells fire mainly for quantities of three, others for quantities of four and others for other quantities.

Image: Image shows brain maps with information processing hubs represented as black dots; Copyright: Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory, the University of Edinburgh

Breast milk may be best for premature babies' brain development

Babies born before their due date show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula, a study has found. Experts say that helping mothers to provide breast milk in the weeks after giving birth could improve long-term outcomes for children born pre-term.

Image: This is the material sample during testing.; Copyright: Niels Wegner

How to predict life of implants without animal testing

An international team of researchers consisting of scientists from NUST MISIS and TU Dortmund University has developed a technology to study the behavior of orthopedic implants in laboratory conditions as close as possible to the human body. The technology is notable for its ethics: the research can be carried out in vitro - that is, without involving lab animals.

Image: Human breast cancer tissue stained by immunofluorescence; Copyright: Jackson Laboratory

New way to target advanced breast cancers

A cytokine signature found in certain kinds of breast cancer cells can not only serve as a diagnostic tool for HER2-negative cancers but also offer an effective treatment target.

Image: Cultivation on agar may soon be a thing of the past when testing patients for multi-resistent pathogens; Copyright: University of Cologne

New test procedure for diagnosis of multi-resistant hospital pathogens

A team of researchers at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Medicine and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) has achieved a scientific breakthrough in the accelerated diagnosis of multi-resistant hospital pathogens. Using a novel immunochromatographic method, the researchers detected bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic group carbapenemes.

Image: Observing never-before-seen behaviors of live cancer cells under the microscope; Copyright: panthermedia.net / AlexLipa

New micro-platform reveals cancer cells’ natural behavior

A new cell culture platform allows researchers to observe never-before-seen behaviors of live cancer cells under the microscope, leading to explanations of long-known cancer characteristics.

Image: A new brain imaging method for a correct diagnostic of Alzheimer`s disease; Copyright: panthermdia.net / londondeposit

New method enables accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, as several other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Now a new brain imaging method can show the spread of specific tau protein depositions, which are unique to cases with Alzheimer's.

Image: An AI tool can analyse images of patients' lung tumors; Copyright: NYU School of Medicine

Artificial intelligence can determine lung cancer type

Led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine and published online in Nature Medicine, the study found that a type of artificial intelligence (AI), or "machine learning" program, could distinguish with 97 percent accuracy between adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma-two lung cancer types that experienced pathologists at times struggle to parse without confirmatory tests.

Image: The test results enVision delivers, can be further analyzed by a smartphone app; Copyright: panthermedia.net / everythingposs

New test kit for quick, accurate and low-cost screening of diseases

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a portable, easy-to-use device for quick and accurate screening of diseases. This versatile technology platform called enVision (enzyme-assisted nanocomplexes for visual identification of nucleic acids) can be designed to detect a wide range of diseases.

HUDSON Institute established assay for early detection of preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a serious disorder of human pregnancy with the risk of a premature birth and lifethreatening blood pressure of the mother. The adjustment of the blood pressure as well as the...

FLATPAQ RRC2130 – The world’s first multi-cell standard batteries using prismatic Lithium-Ion cells

Today, a majority of the smart, multi-cell Lithium-Ion battery packs utilize 18650 cells. Battery packs using prismatic cells are very common in consumer products (smart phones, etc.), generally using...

ALBIS PLASTIC introduces the ALCOM® MED product line portfolio and invests in the Hamburg site

Hamburg, 06/18/2018. ALBIS PLASTIC GmbH are expanding their product portfolio to include customized compounds for healthcare applications such as medical products, pharmaceutical packaging and...

Turkish version of "Worthknowing Facts about Steam Sterilization"

Our well-known booklet "Worthknowing Facts about Steam Sterilization" is now available in Turkish language. As a standard reference guide in Germann CSSDs we hope to continue...

Spacelabs Healthcare celebrates 60 years of innovation

SNOQUALMIE, Wash., August 27, 2018 (BUSINESS WIRE) — This month marks the 60th anniversary of a pioneering medical telemetry company that helped enable the first American spacewalk and the historic...

ACE BG and Advantecnia already have the UL Certification

ACE Business Group has achieved the prestigious UL Certification for its solutions, Advantecnia. UL (Underwriters Laboratories), founded in 1894, has a great experience in regulatory compliance and...

40 years of excellence in disinfection and hygiene

Start of the anniversary year – with 20 towels extra for ready-to-use disinfection wipes Dr. Schumacher GmbH starts in its anniversary year. The company was founded in 1978 by Dr. Henning Schumacher...

Ginolis Pixie brings high speed optical quality inspection to Medtech industry

Ginolis, an innovative provider of assembly automation, liquid handling and quality inspection solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of Pixie, a standard system for automated optical quality...

Caja de Seguro Social presented to various government agencies the SIGAC project (Integrated System Management Systems and Corporate Assets)

Caja de Seguro Social, presented to various government agencies the SIGAC project (Integrated System Management Systems and Corporate Assets) This project SIGAC , involves the implantation...

MedNet and Utitec announce cooperation for precision deep drawn and stamped metal components

MedNet GmbH, a Germany-based supplier of medical device components for the European medtech industry, broadens its portfolio by partnering with Utitec, an industry leader in precision deep drawn,...

Ambulances of the future – a safe and ergonomic workplace

Today's ambulance features far more technology than meets the eye. But not everything is aimed at treating patients. Ambulance manufacturers must also ensure that their vehicles make a great workplace for the crews on board and can adapt to the different challenges of emergency medical services.