AI predicts diseases from the colour of your tongue
An algorithm developed by the University of South Australia and Iraqi researchers predicts diseases with 98% accuracy by analysing tongue colour and shape.
World’s first face and eye transplant
A team at NYU Langone Health in the United States performed the first-ever partial face and whole eye transplant on an injured veteran using advanced surgical techniques.
Ban artificial stone, researchers urge European governments
A group of researchers from the Netherlands and UK urge European governments to ban artificial stone to prevent lung disease caused by silica dust exposure.
Continuous, noninvasive blood pressure monitoring using sound
Researchers from Cornell University in the United States have developed a wearable device using sound for continuous, noninvasive blood pressure monitoring.
Researchers confirm health benefits of replacing butter with plant oils
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden found that switching to a diet rich in plant-based unsaturated fats significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Battery-powered ergonomic stretcher
Ferno, a US-based company, have developed the iNX Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System, designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of emergency medical services (EMS) operations.
Ruptured Achilles tendon shows faster repair amid plasma irradiation treatment
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have discovered that non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma can accelerate Achilles tendon repair, potentially shortening recovery times.
Healing eyes with contact lenses
A University of Waterloo team has innovated a drug-delivering contact lens material, promising enhanced healing for corneal wounds.
Cranberries provide runners with an all-natural boost, according to new Concordia research
A new study reveals that cranberry supplements significantly enhance athletic performance and reduce muscle fatigue in distance runners, according to Concordia researchers.
Brazilian startup develops drones that fight the spread of dengue by releasing sterile Aedes mosquitoes
A Brazilian startup has developed a drone-based technology for releasing sterilised mosquitoes, including the Aedes aegypti, to combat the spread of viruses such as dengue and yellow fever in urban environments, now under validation by the International Atomic Energy Agency.