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AI can assess infant brain maturity in minutes
A team led by Sarah Lippé at Université de Montréal’s Department of Psychology has developed a method that can determine in minutes whether a baby’s brain development is advanced, delayed or in line with their chronological age.
First trial of computerized decision support tool reduces time on ventilator for children with lung failure
A group of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researchers found that ventilation managed by a computerized decision support (CDS) tool shortened the time children with lung failure spent on ventilation and helped them regain the ability to breathe unassisted after mechanical support. The results were published in NEJM Evidence.
Olympus Announces FDA Clearance of Its Most Advanced Imaging Endoscopes
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Olympus, a global medical technology company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced today FDA 510(k) clearance of its EZ1500 series endoscopes featuring Extended Depth of Field (EDOF™) technology.
ZYLOX Wins Indonesian Approval for Unicorn™ Vascular Closure Device
Regulatory clearance marks strategic expansion of ZYLOX’s innovative vascular technology in Southeast Asia.
German Bionic launches wearable, AI-powered exoskeleton
German Bionic announced today that it launched the Exia AI-powered exoskeleton system, its most advanced wearable to date.
Brain stimulation combined with cognitive training can curb impulsive eating
Scientists at the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center at the University of Granada (CIMCYC) have revealed how, when faced with highly appetizing and unhealthy food stimuli, many overweight people or those prone to binge eating keep their impulsive system hyperactive, while their reflective or conscious thinking system takes a back seat.
First-of-its-kind device uses single drop of blood to profile newborns’ immune function
Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind device to profile the immune function of newborns. Using a single drop of blood, the BiophysicaL Immune Profiling for Infants (BLIPI) system provides real-time insights into newborns’ immune responses, enabling the early detection of severe inflammatory conditions and allowing for timely interventions.
Mixed reality glasses can give ‘the whole world back’ to people with partial vision loss
It took Glenn Calverley a while to figure out he was having a stroke. It just felt like a really bad headache that wouldn’t go away. But then he noticed his vision had changed dramatically and he knew something was seriously wrong.