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Early signs of Alzheimer’s could soon be spotted through routine eye exams
Within the next few years, doctors may be able to spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias using routine eye exams well before symptoms appear, a new study suggests.
FDA grants breakthrough device designation for Quest Diagnostics’ MRD test
The liquid biopsy test has been developed by experts in cancer genomics.
Brightonix wins FDA nod for flagship PET imaging system
Brightonix Imaging announced today that its flagship Pharos positron emission tomography (PET) scanner received FDA clearance.
Abbott’s Esprit BTK System gains CE mark for PAD treatment
The stent is engineered to keep arteries open, deliver everolimus for vessel healing, and gradually dissolve over time.
Broken bones regrow quickly with help of biodegradable scaffold that releases nutrients
For most broken bones, bone cells regrow on their own while patients wear a cast or brace to keep the injury steady. But for complex or severe fractures, surgeons may intervene by placing grafts or scaffolds made of biocompatible materials, or by using metal fixation devices to ensure proper bone healing and alignment.
Scientists create AI-powered tool to improve cancer tissue analysis
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a powerful new computational tool that could transform how cancer tissues are analyzed and help pave the way for more personalized treatments.
Universal plug-and-play CAR-T cell therapy could transform cancer immunotherapy
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a “universal” chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) platform that offers enhanced safety, adaptability, and the potential to overcome long-standing barriers in cancer immunotherapy. Promising initial testing results, published in Science Advances, suggest that this new form of CAR-T cell therapy could dramatically change the treatment landscape for certain cancers.
3D-printed scaffold process offers hope for spinal cord injury recovery
For the first time, a research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities demonstrated a process that combines 3D printing, stem cell biology, and lab-grown tissues for spinal cord injury recovery.