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Biomarkers for brain insulin resistance discovered in the blood
Researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) in Potsdam and Tübingen have discovered small chemical modifications to genetic material (epigenetic changes) in the blood that indicate how well the brain responds to insulin.

Cost-effective AI tool can predict markers of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have built an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can accurately predict key signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Under-the-skin electrode allows for real-world epilepsy tracking
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London in partnership with the Mayo Clinic and UNEEG medical, has found that an electronic device placed under the scalp is an effective and feasible means of accurately tracking epilepsy.

Implant treats type 1 diabetes by oxygenating insulin-producing cells
Cornell researchers have developed an implant system that can treat type 1 diabetes by supplying extra oxygen to densely packed insulin-secreting cells, without the need for immunosuppression.

Dräger Atlan anesthesia workstations obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) under Risk Management Framework
TELFORD, Pa., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today Dräger, an international leader in medical and safety technologies, announced that the company’s Atlan A350/A350 XL series of anesthesia workstations received Authority to Operate (ATO) certification under the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) eMASS #4060.

Dana-Farber develops blood test for multiple myeloma diagnosis
The method assesses growth rates of the tumour and detects gene patterns that can forecast outcomes of the patient.

FDA approves Nyxoah’s Genio system for obstructive sleep apnoea
The system is compatible with 1.5T and 3T magnetic resonance imaging scans and eliminates the need for an implanted battery.

EDX Medical develops rapid pneumonia test for hospital patients
EDX claims the test, which is intended for use in the ICU, provides results for guiding treatment decisions within 60 seconds.