Liver disease: New non-invasive method of risk assessment
In a recent study, an interdisciplinary research team from MedUni Vienna showed that functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be used as a non-invasive method...
Innovation
The Innovation section showcases a variety of groundbreaking developments in healthcare and medicine. It includes diverse topics such as empowering students in skin health through design, developing wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases, and utilizing “superhero bugs” and AI in combating infections. The section also covers significant research funding awards, collaborations like Coventry University joining the Turing University network, and advancements in early breast cancer detection using robotic technology. Additionally, it explores the integration of AI in electronic health records, clinical trials for spinal cord injuries, and innovative medical applications like using substances from poisonous mushrooms against kidney cancer, emphasizing the dynamic and transformative nature of medical innovation.
MyPATH ‘Virtual clinician and coach’
‘Virtual clinician and coach’ to help young people with chronic pain. Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial intelligence to provide fast and...
Research Excellence Framework (REF) creating better futures
Coventry University's REF results show how our research is Creating Better Futures with real impacts across the globe. Coventry University has had its biggest and...
Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis
Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis: Southampton researchers have demonstrated a quick and accurate method to diagnose bacterial infections. The technique has...
Imaging breakthrough could aid development of quantum microscopes
A breakthrough in quantum imaging could lead to the development of advanced forms of microscopy for use in medical research and diagnostics. A team of...
New method of developing diagnostic tests could help tackle future pandemics
Software which helps speed up the process of creating new diagnostic tests could help combat future pandemics, its developers say. A team of bioengineers and...
Eye scanner targets neurodegenerative diseases
A multimodal eye scanner was developed as part of the MOON project. This scanner not only provides a high-resolution image of the structure using OCT...
Synthetic antibiotics could save millions of lives
Liverpool scientists develop synthetic antibiotics that could save millions of lives: University of Liverpool scientists have taken a significant step towards unlocking the medical potential of...
Project to monitor young patients at home
Ground-breaking project to monitor young patients at home wins funding from NHSX: The Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Isansys Lifecare have won funding...
University of Queensland partners with Moderna
University of Queensland partners with Moderna: The University of Queensland has been selected as one of the first launch institutions in the world to partner with...
