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PCORI Funds Personal Dialysis Model Assessment

Kidney illustration

A team from an academic medical center and research institute are evaluating a personalized dialysis model for people with kidney disease, but with still some kidney functions. . . . → Read More: PCORI Funds Personal Dialysis Model Assessment

A.I. Shown to Enhance Diagnostics in Liquid Biopsies

Digital DNA

A new analysis shows machine learning algorithms can provide more diagnostic details in liquid biopsies, blood tests to detect and track solid tumor cancers. . . . → Read More: A.I. Shown to Enhance Diagnostics in Liquid Biopsies

Trial Testing VR to Relieve Cancer Patient Distress

Man in VR headset

A clinical trial is underway assessing virtual reality interventions for relieving distress and improve the quality of life for cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplants. . . . → Read More: Trial Testing VR to Relieve Cancer Patient Distress

Technology Showcased to Ease Mental Health Interventions

Mary Czerwinski at AAAS meeting, 4 Mar. 2023

A group of industry and academic researchers at a scientific meeting displayed advances in technology to improve access to therapy for people with mental disorders. . . . → Read More: Technology Showcased to Ease Mental Health Interventions

mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia

Inspecting lung X-rays

Messenger RNA, inhaled from an aerosol spray, is shown in lab rats with pneumonia to reduce inflammation, improve lung functions, and protect against further infections. . . . → Read More: mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia

Company-Academic Team to Test Vocal Indicators of Cognitive Decline

Hands on lap

Researchers from a digital health company and academic medical center are beginning a pilot study of indicators in human voices for remote detection of mild cognitive decline. . . . → Read More: Company-Academic Team to Test Vocal Indicators of Cognitive Decline

Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health

Chart: U.S. opinions on A.I. and health care

A poll of U.S. adults indicates Americans overall are not ready for artificial intelligence to assist clinicians in detecting disease and suggesting treatments. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health

Home Infectious Disease Diagnostic Begins Clinical Tests

Co-Dx PCR Home test

A company offering DNA analysis tests to detect infectious diseases at home and point-of-care is beginning clinical evaluations of its technology. . . . → Read More: Home Infectious Disease Diagnostic Begins Clinical Tests

Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed

Ovarian organoid

A university lab created and licensed to a biotechnology company a model human ovary made of functioning cells for female reproductive health applications. . . . → Read More: Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed

NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes

Brain circuits illustration

A small-business grant to a developer of natural language analytics for health care aims to detect evidence of cognitive decline from physicians’ notes in electronic health records. . . . → Read More: NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes