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Identifying a high-risk biomarker for gastric cancer recurrence risk

16.08.2024

A recent study led by researchers at the Medical University of Vienna has identified the AF1Q gene as a significant biomarker for predicting the risk of gastric cancer relapse. This discovery could enhance personalized treatment strategies and improve survival rates for patients. The study was published in Scientific Reports.
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Image: Person demonstrating the use of a gastrointestinal model to test AI-driven ingestible sensors in a lab setting; Copyright: Khan Lab at USC Viterbi School of Engineering

Khan Lab at USC Viterbi School of Engineering

Smart pills with AI: Advancing gastrointestinal health monitoring

09.08.2024

Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have developed advanced ingestible sensors that utilize AI and wearable electronics to provide real-time 3D monitoring of gastrointestinal health. These innovative smart pills can detect stomach gases and track their location within the body, offering potential for early disease detection.
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AI supports diagnostics during gastroscopies

04.07.2024

A Czech-Bavarian research team is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) for gastroscopy to support doctors in the diagnostic process. The "GI-Insight" project is being led by Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg and Charles University in Prague and aims to increase the precision and safety of gastroscopies.
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J. Crowley

Imaging device for early gastrointestinal cancer detection

01.03.2024

Gastrointestinal cancers (GCs) pose a significant health challenge worldwide, with early detection being crucial for effective treatment and improved survival rates. To address this need, scientists have developed a new imaging device aimed at enhancing the accuracy and accessibility of GC screening programs.
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Colourbox

Ultrasound: special probes improve imaging in obese patients

24.10.2023

A new study conducted at the University of Leipzig Medical Center and supported by the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolism, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) shows that obesity affects the quality of ultrasound scans of the liver and kidneys.
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Empa

Sensor patch for abdominal surgery

23.06.2023

Researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a plaster with a sensor function to ensure that wounds in the abdomen remain tightly closed after an operation.
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A new type of endoscopy – small, easy, comfortable

22.01.2020

Patients have to undergo a gastroscopy to rule out gastrointestinal conditions. Many dread this procedure since a thin, flexible tube is being pushed through the esophagus and stomach. Ovesco Endoscopy AG has teamed up with other project partners in the nuEndo research project to develop a capsule endoscopy device that is tiny, easy to swallow and makes the test more comfortable for the patient.
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