San Diego-Researchers at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) have utilized a machine-learning process and clinical natural language processing […]
Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card: Scientists have combined the simplicity of paper with the complexity of quantum physics for point-of-care testing
Paper-based diagnostic tests are cheap, convenient and biodegradable. However, their use is limited by conventional dyes — which are not […]
Health data tools to rapidly detect sepsis in newborns: Study uses automated models to identify sepsis before clinical recognition
Automated programs can identify which sick infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have sepsis hours before clinicians recognize […]
New global migration estimates show rates steady since 1990, high return migration
On today’s increasingly crowded globe, human migration can strain infrastructure and resources. Accurate data on migration flows could help governments […]
It pays to be pessimistic, shows new research into entrepreneurs
Optimistic thinking is leading people to set up businesses that have no realistic prospect of financial success, shows new research […]
How unsecured medical record systems and medical devices put patient lives at risk
A team of physicians and computer scientists at the University of California has shown that it is easy to modify […]
New sensor could help doctors monitor patient progress from a distance
A self-powered sensor developed at the University of Waterloo could allow doctors to remotely monitor the recovery of surgical patients. […]