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Machine Learning Identifies Autism Risk Factors in Infants

Researchers have developed a model using a novel machine-learning algorithm to forecast autism in young children.

20 Aug 2024

Unveiling the Secrets of AI-Powered Drug Design

Researchers from the University of Manitoba used Explainable AI (XAI) to analyze AI predictions of potential antibiotics. XAI revealed insights previously missed by humans, like the importance of structures surrounding penicillin's core.

20 Aug 2024

AI Enhances Microrobots for Precision Drug Delivery

Researchers explored the integration of AI in microrobots to improve targeted drug delivery. By employing reinforcement learning and generative algorithms, the study addressed challenges in navigating complex vascular systems, offering potential advancements in precision medicine.

20 Aug 2024

Robots Help Guide Self-Managed Rehabilitation for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors

Robotic ‘coaches’ which help aid upper limb rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury survivors have been successfully trialled in Vienna, Austria as part of an international pilot study led by researchers from the UK’s National Robotarium.

From National Robotarium 19 Aug 2024

New Benchmarking Method Assesses Autonomous Navigation in Hospital Robots

Researchers introduced a benchmarking method to assess autonomous navigation in hospital robots, focusing on metrics like completion time and success rate.

15 Aug 2024

Innovative AI Companion to Support Breast Cancer Patients Developed by Samueli Institute and XOLTAR

Samueli Integrative Cancer Pioneering Institute at Davidoff Cancer Center in Beilinson, and startup company XOLTAR sign a multi-year agreement to jointly lead an innovative research project: an AI companion to support breast cancer patients and monitor side effects during oncological treatments.

14 Aug 2024

AI-Powered Facial Analysis Improves Marfan Syndrome Detection

In a recent study, published in the journal Heliyon, researchers from Yale School of Medicine found that an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately diagnose individuals with Marfan Syndrome based on a basic facial picture.

12 Aug 2024

Advancing Diagnostics with Automated Microfluidic System

Researchers developed an automated microfluidic system for preparing sequencing libraries, making next-generation sequencing more accessible and efficient, especially for point-of-care diagnostics. The device offers comparable performance to manual methods, enhancing NGS usability in clinical settings.

7 Aug 2024

AI Helps Detect Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer

According to a study published in Radiology, a deep learning algorithm performs as well as an abdominal radiologist in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer on MRI.

7 Aug 2024

AI and Robotics Transform Pediatric Surgery

Exploring robotic surgery in pediatric general surgery, the review highlights benefits such as improved precision and reduced recovery times, despite challenges like instrument size and high costs. Future advancements aim to address these issues, offering enhanced outcomes and accessibility for pediatric patients.

5 Aug 2024