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Nanotechnology could enhance traditional Chinese medicine delivery, promising improved clinical outcomes

This review in the Journal of Nanobiotechnology explores how nanotechnology enhances the delivery of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), overcoming challenges like poor solubility and limited bioavailability. Nanocarriers like liposomes and nanoparticles improve TCM delivery, offering greater therapeutic effectiveness and reduced side effects, but face challenges in biocompatibility and stability for clinical use.

30 Nov 2023

Innovative adhesive gel offers revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks

In a major advancement in medical technology, researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an adhesive gel, offering a revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks, a condition clinically known as enterocutaneous fistulas

30 Nov 2023

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

29 Nov 2023

Insilico Medicine hosts three webinars to unveil latest technology breakthroughs

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, clinical stage biotechnology company and leader in AI drug discovery platform technology, is hosting three webinars unveiling its latest technology breakthroughs Nov. 28-30, 2023.

29 Nov 2023

Non-invasive monitoring of glucose and adenosine monophosphate biomarkers in saliva

Blood tests are a common, yet often painful, step in health care. But what if we could skip the needles altogether? Saliva and blood contain many of the same biomarkers, and collecting spit is as simple as drooling into a container.

29 Nov 2023

Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

A new AI-assisted molecular diagnostic platform capable of identifying variants of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases has been developed by scientists in the UK. The low cost, portable device could play a crucial role in preventing future pandemics due to its accuracy and versatility.

29 Nov 2023

AI predicts ideal sites for chemical alterations in drug molecules

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered.

29 Nov 2023

AI may lead to more objective ADHD diagnosis

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze specialized brain MRI scans of adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers found significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts in individuals with ADHD.

29 Nov 2023

AI model accurately predicts breast cancer risk across multiple races

A deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers accurately predicted both ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive carcinoma, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

29 Nov 2023

Wayne State professor wins $2.65 million NIH award to develop novel filtration platform for insulin administration

A Wayne State University College of Engineering professor has received a $2.65 million award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health to develop a novel filtration platform to improve an advanced drug delivery device to optimize diabetes insulin treatments.

28 Nov 2023

Machine learning program provides more accurate understanding of peptide sequences in cells

Machine learning is now helping researchers analyze the makeup of unfamiliar cells, which could lead to more personalized medicine in the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.

28 Nov 2023

Researchers develop faster, cheaper, and more precise method for identifying bacteria

Researchers have developed a method that identifies bacteria easily, cheaply and more precisely than before.

28 Nov 2023

Unveiling a new cardiac myosin inhibitor through AI-driven virtual screening

Discovery of a novel cardiac-specific myosin modulator.

28 Nov 2023

Exonate announces successful completion of Phase Ib/IIa trial in diabetic macular oedema

Lead ophthalmology candidate EXN407 has potential to be the first topical treatment for diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular oedema.

28 Nov 2023

BioEcho Life Sciences enters the US diagnostic market with an FDA-listed product

The EchoLUTION Viral RNA/DNA Kit is now available for the US diagnosis market to extract nucleic acids from viral particles with a single-step centrifugation technology, reducing processing time for in vitro diagnostic analysis.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 28 Nov 2023

Innovative app-based games boost exercise performance for vestibular hypofunction patients

The impact of a gaming app on exercise performance.

28 Nov 2023

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers developed a microneedle (MN) bandage containing selenium (Se) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) hybrid nanoparticles (SeC@PA) for diabetic wound therapy.

28 Nov 2023

Researchers develop state-of-the-art UV protective contact lenses

The global rise in ocular diseases, largely due to insufficient ophthalmic diagnostics and monitoring, has emphasized the need for better treatment methods. Pioneering developments in therapeutic and diagnostic contact lenses are now offering hope in treating these diseases.

27 Nov 2023

New AI tool could revolutionize asthma monitoring for children

Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home.

27 Nov 2023

Machine learning unlocks secrets of antimicrobial resistance, identifying over 900 key genes

Researchers employed advanced techniques like gene annotation, pangenomics, and machine learning to identify over 900 genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance in 12 bacterial species, outperforming traditional identification methods. This breakthrough approach offers new insights into the genetic basis of resistance, potentially guiding the development of more effective antibiotics

27 Nov 2023

Device / Technology News

Nanotechnology could enhance traditional Chinese medicine delivery, promising improved clinical outcomes

Innovative adhesive gel offers revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

Insilico Medicine hosts three webinars to unveil latest technology breakthroughs

Non-invasive monitoring of glucose and adenosine monophosphate biomarkers in saliva

Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

AI predicts ideal sites for chemical alterations in drug molecules

AI may lead to more objective ADHD diagnosis

AI model accurately predicts breast cancer risk across multiple races

Wayne State professor wins $2.65 million NIH award to develop novel filtration platform for insulin administration

Machine learning program provides more accurate understanding of peptide sequences in cells

Researchers develop faster, cheaper, and more precise method for identifying bacteria

Unveiling a new cardiac myosin inhibitor through AI-driven virtual screening

Exonate announces successful completion of Phase Ib/IIa trial in diabetic macular oedema

BioEcho Life Sciences enters the US diagnostic market with an FDA-listed product

Innovative app-based games boost exercise performance for vestibular hypofunction patients

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers develop state-of-the-art UV protective contact lenses

New AI tool could revolutionize asthma monitoring for children

Machine learning unlocks secrets of antimicrobial resistance, identifying over 900 key genes

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