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GE HealthCare secures PMA for deep-learning 3D mammography system
GE HealthCare’s Recon DL is claimed to be the first mammography technology to use deep learning alongside iterative reconstruction to improve image quality.

Scientists identify five structural eras of the human brain over a lifetime
Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have identified five “major epochs” of brain structure over the course of a human life, as our brains rewire to support different ways of thinking while we grow, mature, and ultimately decline.

A simple neck scan could detect men at high risk of heart failure
A simple neck scan can identify men with double the risk of heart failure, according to research led by University College London.

‘Body-swap’ robot helps reveal how the brain keeps us upright
What if a robot could show us how the brain keeps us balanced? UBC scientists built one—and their discovery could help shape new ways to reduce fall risk for millions of people.

Monthly injection can help severe asthma patients safely stop or reduce daily steroids
A monthly injection has helped 90% of severe asthma patients reduce daily steroid tablets, which are associated with long-term side effects. More than half of the participants who had received the injection were able to stop their daily steroid tablets entirely, without any impact on their symptoms.

Possible therapeutic approach to treat diabetic nerve damage discovered
Nerve damage is one of the most common and burdensome complications of diabetes. Millions of patients worldwide suffer from pain, numbness, and restricted movement, largely because damaged nerve fibers do not regenerate sufficiently. The reasons for this are unclear.

10-minute scan could help millions with hard-to-treat high blood pressure
A speedy new scan could improve how millions of people with high blood pressure are treated, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

Eye washing may ease hay fever ocular symptoms and improve quality of life
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is the condition responsible for seasonal allergies or allergic reactions to other environmental allergens, like dust mites and animal dander. Ultimately, these symptoms disrupt daily activities and affect quality of life for hay fever sufferers.