Category: health

Multi-omics approaches in female patients with atypical depression with psychotic symptoms The research team simultaneously examined genetic changes in immune cells in the blood and changes in nervous-system-related proteins. The results confirmed a breakdown in the balance of immune-neural interaction in patients with depression. MDD, especially in young women, often presents with atypical symptoms (hypersomnia, read more

Brain tumour diagnostic challenges Dr Maysa Al-Hussaini Image source: King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Cancer Center Dr Maysa Al-Hussaini, Acting Chair of the Department of Cell Therapy and Applied Genomics, and a Neuropathologist at the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan, looked at the epidemiology of Central Nervous System (CNS) tumours, the most common tumour read more

Incorporating the new algorithm improved hip range of motion for all five subjects, which demonstrates that it can make a difference for hip health Varun Nalam The robotic prosthetic knee incorporates sensors to track its movement. In proof-of-concept testing, the researchers also focused on the user’s hip movement, which was monitored via sensors connected to read more

Cancer is a complex disease that impacts patients in diverse ways, highlighting the need for preclinical models that accurately represent this variability. Gayle Marshall Professor Pritchard will bring together an interdisciplinary team of biologists, bioengineers, clinicians, computational scientists and technologists to work on the INTREPID (IN vitro TumouR Explant models for evaluating cancer complexity and read more

Charles Zhao examines the ‘artery on a chip’. Image credit: University of Sydney/ Fiona Wolf Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of mortality in Australia, with one person losing their life from heart disease approximately every 12 minutes. Although there are well established diagnosis methods for cardiovascular diseases, there is no method to predict read more

The expansion places the pharma company’s full manufacturing loop in the US under one roof. Moderna is investing more than $140 million to enable full end-to-end manufacturing for its mRNA medicines in the US. By onshoring its drug product manufacturing to its existing Moderna Technology Center (MTC) in Norwood, Massachusetts, US, the firm will expand read more

As well as the new safety warnings for the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy, the biopharma company also faced a new, more restrictive licence for the treatment. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated a raft of new labelling changes for the only approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The addition read more

Acquisition of the US biotech gives Johnson & Johnson rights to clinical-stage precision treatments for solid tumours. Credit: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com Johnson & Johnsonhas agreed to acquire US-based biotech Halda Therapeutics for $3.1 billion, giving it access to a pipeline of highly targeted oral treatments for multiple solid cancers. The deal includes Halda’s lead read more

Oral small molecule treatment Brinsupri (brensocatib) could become a new standard of care for patients with the progressive lung disease. The European Commission (EC) has approved Insmed’s Brinsupri (brensocatib 25mg tablets), making it the first licensed treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in the EU. The European Commission’s approval [offers] a much-needed treatment that can read more

The company will demonstrate technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic imaging applications, including developments in Ultra-High Resolution and Photon Counting CT (UHR & PCCT), components for MRI-guided breast biopsies, and onboard imaging systems for radiation therapy. Dunlee is developing Ultra-High Resolution CT (UHR-CT) and Photon Counting CT (PCCT) systems that achieve remarkable spatial resolution using detectors read more

The true value of healthcare AI lies not in approximating human expertise at lower cost, but in enabling greater diagnostic, prognostic, and prescriptive power than either experts or simple statistical models can achieve Parashkev Nachev In tests, CytoDiffusion could detect abnormal cells linked to leukaemia with far greater sensitivity than existing systems. It also matched read more

Fourier Rehab also introduced three new developments: InfinityNet: A cloud-connected platform designed to link devices and data within the RehabHub system. DualMotus: A multi-limb robotic rehabilitation system for patients recovering from stroke, neurological injuries, or orthopedic conditions. ExoMotus M4 + VR: A lower-limb exoskeleton offering programmable gait training, with optional VR integration. “MEDICA continues to read more

An international score provides a common language for describing illness severity in the context of international collaboration Alexander Tracy, Jorge Ibrain Figueira Salluh, Eirik Alnes Buanes et al. The article highlights that scores like SAPS III and APACHE IV, which are widely used in wealthy countries, may perform poorly in locations with less access to read more

NanoZoomer® S540MD Slide scanner system The NanoZoomer S540MD by Hamamatsu is engineered with the lab in mind for a seamless workflow. Featuring compatibility with staining racks, fast slide scanning, exceptional image quality, and an intuitive touchscreen interface, this high-capacity scanner is built to handle the needs of the clinical pathology laboratory. The NanoZoomer S540MD for read more

The issue of funding levels was raised and Cattel said increases were needed both in the public and in the private sector to upgrade technology in the face of increased cyber risk. However, Arif said investment requests should be honest, as existing solutions often make new purchases unnecessary. ‘There are improvements you can make which read more

We found that just 1% of clinicians assess proprioception in people with stroke. It’s a newer area, but research also shows that without sensory recovery, a person will not gain full recovery of function after a stroke Jennifer Semrau Inside the lab, Semrau uses a KINARM robotic exoskeleton that tracks upper limb movement, allowing her read more

Image source: Avatar Medical Optimized for clinical use, Eonis Vision combines high-speed rendering with seamless workflow integration. Launched directly from a patient’s medical record, it retrieves imaging studies instantly and transforms them into interactive 3D anatomy without altering existing clinical routines. This helps clinicians achieve faster, clearer communication and more confident decision-making in every consultation. read more

This integration brings precision, reproducibility, and efficiency to neurological MR, helping clinicians make faster, more confident decisions for patients living with complex brain conditions Ioannis Panagiotelis The partnership aims to deliver more standardized and data-driven imaging. By integrating quantitative analysis tools such as brain volumetrics, lesion quantification, and tumor tracking into the Philips MR imaging read more