[ad_1] The test was developed by researchers from the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and several other institutions. It works by analyzing the combined levels of four proteins and an anti-TB antibody in blood samples to identify the patients who are likely to […]
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AI can help doctors spot brain hemorrhages faster
[ad_1] The process relied on a convolutional neural network that pored over 4,396 CT scans. That’s a comparatively small number of samples, but the abnormalities were detailed “at the pixel level,” according to UCSF. In other words, they were far less likely to misinterpret noise and other errors as hemorrhages. The technique also had the […]
Spay and neuter your pets — and then bank their stem cells
[ad_1] In studies, stem cell therapy has been found to help dogs with conditions such as osteoarthritis. With Gallant’s approach, the stem cells are collected at the same time your dog is spayed or neutered. The advantage of this approach, according to the company, is that it allows vets to store your pup’s stem cells […]
Next-gen hearing implants could overcome inner ear damage
[ad_1] Scientists have succeeded in testing the implant on mice, but there’s still a long way to go. The team just recently created a human-sized version that would be suitable for surgery, and it’ll have to go through more studies before human trials begin. Provided everything goes smoothly, though, it might restore hearing in situations […]
Qantas completes record 19-hour flight to test limits of air travel
[ad_1] There are two more flights coming as part of Project Sunrise, Qantas’ larger effort to study health on long-haul trips. A London to Sydney flight is due in November, while a repeat New York to Sydney flight is coming in December. A decision on the initiative is expected before the end of 2019. Some […]
Endel’s Apple Watch app generates soothing sounds on your wrist
[ad_1] As for the app itself, it works by analyzing your heart rate, as well as other factors like your location, and the current weather and time, to generate “personalized soundscapes” that Endel claims can help you relax, focus and fall asleep. Scientists aren’t sure exactly how different frequencies affect the human brian during sleep, […]
23andMe’s VIP service includes a one-on-one chat to explain your DNA
[ad_1] How does a DNA testing service like 23andMe convince you to shell out more when the base results are the same? By rolling out the red carpet, it seems. The company has introduced a $499 VIP Health + Ancestry Service that includes two Health + Ancestry kits, faster lab processing, overnight shipping, a year […]
UNICEF now takes bitcoin and ether donations
[ad_1] When UNICEF receives a cryptocurrency donation, it won’t cash it out for a national currency. Rather, it will hold onto the bitcoin or ether and send the funds to a charitable cause in that same tender. This method will maintain a transparent chain of custody across the donation process and will ensure that the […]
The $1,500 smart fitness mirror now offers personal training sessions
[ad_1] Mirror will match users with trainers based on their preferred workout activity (i.e. yoga, kettlebell, kickboxing), trainer motivational style, session length and schedule. Each session will cost $40 — significantly less than most private coaching sessions — but you’ll need to have the pricey display and a monthly subscription, which costs another $39 per […]
A House bill could cap the concentration of nicotine in e-cigs
[ad_1] The European Union enforces a similar cap, but the US does not currently have a national standard. According to CNN, Juul’s five-percent pods have 59 mg/ml. Juul has said that’s equivalent to the nicotine-per-puff ratio in a pack of cigarettes. Some say the high-nicotine content in vape products is one reason the rate of […]