Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low cost, battery or solar powered autonomous microscope called “Octopi” that uses artificial intelligence to diagnose malaria in blood smears with far greater speed and efficiency than manual microscopy. Malaria diagnosis traditionally requires […]
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La Trobe University researchers have developed an ultra sensitive single use test strip that can detect microRNAs at extremely low concentrations, offering a simpler and more accessible method for early disease diagnosis. MicroRNAs are important biomarkers for conditions such as
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Georgia Tech engineers have created a soft, all‑in‑one wearable system designed to improve neonatal health monitoring in low‑resource settings. The device combines a chest‑mounted patch with a forehead‑mounted pulse oximeter, transmitting real‑time data on heart rate, respiration, temperature, electrocardiograms, and
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A new study led by Rice University researchers has identified simple, low‑cost tools that can accurately detect hypoglycemia in newborns, a condition that can cause brain injury or death if untreated. The work highlights how affordable screening methods could save
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A multidisciplinary team at Politecnico di Milano in Italy has developed BAMBI (Balloon Against Maternal BleedIng), a low-cost medical device designed to stop postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)—a leading cause of maternal death in low-resource regions. The device is now entering clinical
A PhD researcher at the University of Bristol has developed a flexible, skin-like patch that detects subtle temperature changes across the breast, offering a potential new tool for early breast cancer detection. The patch is designed to be low-cost, noninvasive,
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Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s
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At the University of California Santa Cruz, biomolecular engineer Andy Yeh has developed a luminescent biosensor that detects cortisol—the body’s primary stress hormone—with unprecedented sensitivity and dynamic range. Cortisol regulates blood pressure, metabolism, and immune response, and imbalances are linked
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Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have introduced a palm-sized device that simplifies and improves the extraction of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, a regenerative therapy widely used to treat injuries, speed up healing, and manage pain. Unlike conventional
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In a major step toward equitable pandemic preparedness, researchers from Italy, India, South Africa, and Slovenia have developed a diagnostic tool called RT-LAMP (reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification) that delivers COVID-19 results in under an hour using saliva samples—without the
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