MedTech News
‘Molecular shield’ placed in the nose may soon treat common hay fever trigger
Approximately 40% of the European population are allergic to pollen, and their symptoms cause an estimated loss of 100 million school and workdays every year.
Simply ‘sprinkling’ a fluorescent probe can quickly show active brain synapses
There are few scientific methods more elegantly simple than “just sprinkle it on top.” Researchers at Tohoku University and Nagoya University developed a fluorescent probe that can quickly show synapses, the connection points between brain cells.
Bionic knee allows better movement for amputees
A new bionic knee allows amputees to walk faster, climb stairs more easily, and adroitly avoid obstacles, researchers reported in the journal Science.
New AI system uncovers hidden cell subtypes, boosts precision medicine
CellLENS reveals hidden patterns in cell behavior within tissues, offering deeper insights into cell heterogeneity — vital for advancing cancer immunotherapy.
Scopio Labs Receives Fourth FDA Clearance, Elevating Digital Morphology with Enhanced AI-Powered RBC and Platelet Capabilities
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Scopio Labs, a trailblazer in Full-Field Digital Cell Morphology, today announced another significant milestone: its fourth U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance (K243144). This latest clearance introduces powerful new Decision Support System (DSS) features to its X100 and X100HT platforms and Peripheral Blood Smear (PBS) Application, further transforming the way laboratories analyze red blood cell (RBC) morphology and identify platelet clumps in peripheral blood smears.
New AI tool gives a helping hand to X-ray diagnosis
Now, rising to the challenge, an Arizona State University team of researchers has built a powerful new AI tool, called Ark+, to help doctors read chest X‑rays better and improve health care outcomes.
Looking to study neurological conditions, researchers produce over 400 different types of nerve cells
Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cells in the human brain, according to the latest calculations.
Wristband sensor provides all-in-one monitoring for diabetes and cardiovascular care
A new wearable wristband could significantly improve diabetes management by continuously tracking not only glucose but also other chemical and cardiovascular signals that influence disease progression and overall health. The technology was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.