Technology /AI
“Smart” Bra as a Helper in Breast Cancer Detection
Malignant breast tumors represent one of the most common oncological diseases in women worldwide. For improving patient prognosis, it is crucial to detect the disease in its early, curable stages. In the United States, a bra is currently being tested within screening programs that performs a thorough ultrasound examination of breast glands within minutes, including 3D reconstruction and assistance in differential diagnosis based on machine learning.
The Unexpected Rise of Telemonitoring During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, despite many negative impacts, also brought positive benefits to patients'…
Treatment of Tumors Using Ultrasound? The First Results of the Use of Histotripsy Look Promising
Histotripsy represents a new therapeutic method that allows the non-invasive removal of tumor…
3D Printing is Already Helping with Eye Prostheses: What Benefits Does the Innovation Offer Patients?
Cosmetic eye prostheses, usually made of glass or acrylic, serve to mask cosmetic defects due to…
Bizarre Technological Innovations in Medicine − The Dark Side of Progress or the Reality of the Near Future?
A robot drawing blood, meeting the deceased through virtual reality, or a robotic nanny caring for…
Can we finally reliably distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia, or identify the specific cause? Promising results from a nanoparticle-based test
The etiology of pneumonia involves a wide range of pathogens, and distinguishing between bacterial…
Robots Performing Blood Draws May Soon Appear in Clinical Practice
Blood draws are undoubtedly among the most common medical procedures in both outpatient and…
Devices Based on Augmented Reality Help Visualize the Venous System. Will They Find a Place in Routine Practice?
Venous access is one of the most common medical procedures. Although it is usually a quick and…
First mRNA Treatment for Glycogen Storage Disease Already in Testing Phase
Glycogen storage disease type Ia, also known as von Gierke disease, is a serious inherited disorder…
Diagnosis of Skin Malignancies via Mobile Application Successfully Tested in the UK
Skin malignancies are a significant global cause of morbidity and mortality, with melanoma…
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