Month: February 2023
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mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia
Messenger RNA, inhaled from an aerosol spray, is shown in lab rats with pneumonia to reduce inflammation, improve lung functions, and protect against further infections.
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Company-Academic Team to Test Vocal Indicators of Cognitive Decline
Researchers from a digital health company and academic medical center are beginning a pilot study of indicators in human voices for remote detection of mild cognitive decline.
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Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health
A poll of U.S. adults indicates Americans overall are not ready for artificial intelligence to assist clinicians in detecting disease and suggesting treatments.
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State Grant Supports Osteoarthritis Gene Therapy Trial
A California state agency is funding a clinical trial of an experimental gene therapy for reducing inflammation in knee joints of people with osteoarthritis.
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Psychoactive Drug Start-Up Raises $40M in Early Funds
A new company is underway developing drugs to treat PTSD and other disorders with psychoactive compounds claimed to be safer than current psychedelics.
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Home Infectious Disease Diagnostic Begins Clinical Tests
A company offering DNA analysis tests to detect infectious diseases at home and point-of-care is beginning clinical evaluations of its technology.
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Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed
A university lab created and licensed to a biotechnology company a model human ovary made of functioning cells for female reproductive health applications.
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Biotech to Synthesize Proteins in Microgravity
A biotechnology company synthesizing pure proteins from DNA is preparing to test its process in weightless conditions on the International Space Station.
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Infographic – U.S. More Concerned Than Excited About A.I.
A survey of U.S. adults conducted late last year shows more Americans express concerns than enthusiasm about artificial intelligence in their daily lives.
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NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes
A small-business grant to a developer of natural language analytics for health care aims to detect evidence of cognitive decline from physicians’ notes in electronic health records.