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New antimicrobial technology for air filters can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses in seconds

Researchers at the University of Birmingham working in partnership with firms NitroPep Ltd and Pullman AC have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including SARS-CoV-2 - providing a potential solution to prevent the spread of airborne infections.

9 Mar 2022

Aerial images and computer program locate pools, water tanks to identify areas vulnerable to dengue

Brazilian researchers have developed a computer program that locates swimming pools and rooftop water tanks in aerial photographs with the aid of artificial intelligence to help identify areas vulnerable to infestation by Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that transmits dengue, zika, chikungunya and yellow fever.

9 Mar 2022

A predictive model for COVID-19 outcomes

A new technique to solve unbalanced problems for the efficient management of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients according to comorbidities, age, and sex.

9 Mar 2022

Self-administered screening on a tablet device may improve the detection of at-risk patients

Have you ever felt uncomfortable when asked about depression or any other sensitive personal issue when checking in for a medical visit?

8 Mar 2022

Utilizing UV direct irradiation to combat airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2

Researchers describe a method to safely sanitize an occupied room using ultraviolet (UV)-C radiation.

8 Mar 2022

Durable selenium nanoparticle fabrics with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Researchers graft SeNPs on polyester fabric through a flat screen-printing technique and observed their antimicrobial activity.

8 Mar 2022

AI-ECG algorithms can enhance detection and treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a leading cause of sudden death in adolescents and initial detection is often difficult.

8 Mar 2022

Body-worn cameras issued to traffic officers to reduce assault or abuse from angry road users

The incidents took place between January 2020 and 2021 despite the impact of the Covid lockdowns on traffic numbers.

8 Mar 2022

Digital pen may aid in earlier diagnosis of dementia

Detecting cognitive changes early in the onset of dementia would be a game-changer for thousands impacted by the disease and would allow for interventions well before significant brain changes occur.

8 Mar 2022

Development of RT-qPCR assays for differentiating SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv*preprint server, a team of researchers from Israel developed and validated novel reverse transcriptase - quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) assays. The new assays enable the rapid and high throughput identification and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers find considerable differences in performance between different artificial heart valves

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have studied long-term morbidity and mortality in individuals who have had different models of biological heart valves implanted.

7 Mar 2022

Study offers new hope for patients coping with spinal cord injuries

By employing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to formulate therapeutic proteins, a team led by Rutgers researchers has successfully stabilized an enzyme able to degrade scar tissue resulting from spinal cord injuries and promote tissue regeneration.

7 Mar 2022

Canopy Biosciences launches next-generation ChipCytometry™ instrument for spatial biology with sub-cellular resolution

Canopy Biosciences, a Bruker Company, today announced the commercial launch of the CellScape™ system, the next generation in ChipCytometry™ instrumentation, advancing the cutting-edge for quantitative in situ spatial phenotyping.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 7 Mar 2022

Common rapid antigen tests detect Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 strains effectively

A recent study by US researchers shows how the performance of rapid antigen tests to diagnose severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is not inferior among individuals infected with the Omicron variant compared to the Delta variant. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server while it undergoes peer review.

7 Mar 2022

A special surgical microscope to illuminate blood, bacterial biofilms, cartilage, and soft tissue

Inflammation of the middle ear is often triggered a cholesteatoma, an aggressive form of chronic otitis media. In order to detect cholesteatomas and bacterial biofilms and to remove them safely, the new collaborative project 'BetterView' is working on a special surgical microscope.

4 Mar 2022

First-of-its-kind, innovative application for wheelchair users living with tetraplegia

Brooks Rehabilitation recently announced that the MagTrack study, a collaborative research endeavor with the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been successfully completed.

4 Mar 2022

Deep learning-based SERS analysis platform offers a fast and effective way to identify bacteria

Bacterial identification can take hours and often longer, precious time when diagnosing infections and selecting appropriate treatments.

4 Mar 2022

Microneedle treatments could significantly desensitize people with food allergies

Treating peanut allergy with microneedles could significantly improve desensitization by directly targeting the allergen to the skin, providing greater protection from severe allergic reactions for millions of people, a new study suggests.

4 Mar 2022

AI-powered apps are associated with reduced risk to business during the pandemic

A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) apps helped protect small and medium-sized businesses against many of the risks that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic – yet only a quarter of small firms currently use them.

4 Mar 2022

Implementing wastewater-based Covid-19 early warning system in Germany

Coronaviruses can be detected in wastewater some days before first disease symptoms develop. On this basis, it is possible to determine the number of infections more quickly, analyze the infection situation more precisely, and identify new Covid-19 variants and their spread at an earlier stage.

4 Mar 2022

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New antimicrobial technology for air filters can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses in seconds

Aerial images and computer program locate pools, water tanks to identify areas vulnerable to dengue

A predictive model for COVID-19 outcomes

Self-administered screening on a tablet device may improve the detection of at-risk patients

Utilizing UV direct irradiation to combat airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2

Durable selenium nanoparticle fabrics with antiviral and antibacterial properties

AI-ECG algorithms can enhance detection and treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Body-worn cameras issued to traffic officers to reduce assault or abuse from angry road users

Digital pen may aid in earlier diagnosis of dementia

Development of RT-qPCR assays for differentiating SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants

Researchers find considerable differences in performance between different artificial heart valves

Study offers new hope for patients coping with spinal cord injuries

Canopy Biosciences launches next-generation ChipCytometry™ instrument for spatial biology with sub-cellular resolution

Common rapid antigen tests detect Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 strains effectively

A special surgical microscope to illuminate blood, bacterial biofilms, cartilage, and soft tissue

First-of-its-kind, innovative application for wheelchair users living with tetraplegia

Deep learning-based SERS analysis platform offers a fast and effective way to identify bacteria

Microneedle treatments could significantly desensitize people with food allergies

AI-powered apps are associated with reduced risk to business during the pandemic

Implementing wastewater-based Covid-19 early warning system in Germany

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