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25 October 2019
UK scientists developing test to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists at the University of Strathclyde in the UK are developing a rapid diagnostic sensor test that can indicate the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics in less than 45 minutes.
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24 October 2019
Sentinel lymph node biopsy has no benefits for stage zero breast cancer
Older women with an early form of non-invasive breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) gain no long-term benefit from undergoing a sentinel lymph node biopsy to see...
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24 October 2019
FDA issues draft guidance recommending breast implant warnings
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance recommending a boxed warning on labelling materials for breast implants.
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22 October 2019
Researchers develop cost-effective test to predict preeclampsia
Researchers at Edith Cowan University have developed a simple and cost-effective test to predict preeclampsia, a dangerous disorder occurring in pregnant women.
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21 October 2019
UK-US alliance launched to boost early cancer detection
An international alliance comprising UK and US scientists has been launched with more than £55m in financial support to develop strategies and technologies to boost the detection of cancers at...
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21 October 2019
Clinical trial set to monitor brain stimulation effects via imaging
A clinical trial, RAINDROP, in the UK, is set to assess non-invasive brain stimulation along with brain imaging technologies to help patients in minimally conscious and vegetative states.
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21 October 2019
India’s Health Ministry to scrutinise all medical devices under CDSCO
India’s Union Health Ministry has announced that medical devices intended for human and animal use will go through the scrutiny of the Central Drugs and Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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18 October 2019
Study shows AI technology accurately detects collapsed lungs
A study at the University of Waterloo in Canada has demonstrated that a system powered by an artificial intelligence (AI) technology could accurately identify collapsed lungs or pneumothorax using chest...
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17 October 2019
EPFL develops electrode implant to restore hearing
Researchers at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)’s Laboratory for Soft BioElectronic Interface (LSBI) are developing a conformable, electrode implant to restore hearing in those with a dysfunctional inner ear.
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16 October 2019
Cancer screenings should be more flexible, says NHS report
A review of NHS screening programmes has called for a major overhaul of the service’s current system, warning that repeated delays and errors are currently costing lives.