Tag: physical sciences
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NSF Funds Blockchain Health Care Data System
A new grant finances design of a lower-cost health care data network built with blockchain that promises to preserve patients’ security and privacy.
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A.I. Image Analysis Computes Stroke Damage
A review study shows an analysis of CT scans using artificial intelligence matches calculations of damage from stroke made with more advanced imaging.
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Heartbeat Biometric Security Device Being Developed
A national lab and security company are developing a device using a person’s unique heart beat pattern as a signature for controlling access.
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Peanut Allergy Patch Under FDA Review
A device to build a tolerance of peanuts in children with a peanut allergy, worn like a patch on the skin, is under review by the Food and Drug Administration.
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App Detects Early Eye Disease Symptoms from Photos
In tests with thousands of children’s photographs, a smartphone app shows it can detect early symptoms of serious eye diseases, including cancer.
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Small Biz Grant Funds Prenatal Genetic Test
A small business set-aside grant is funding early development of a non-invasive prenatal test that simplifies detection of genetic abnormalities in a fetus.
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Leg Prosthetic System Restores Sensory Feedback
Results from a small clinical trial shows a system for leg prosthetic devices restores tactile sensory feedback to improve mobility and reduce falling.
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Novartis, Microsoft Partner on A.I.
Drug maker Novartis is collaborating with Microsoft to extend the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence into many of its corporate functions.
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Infographic – Key Health Care/A.I. Start-Ups
CB Insights compiled a list of start-up companies applying A.I. to health care, with its market map of these enterprises making up our weekend infographic.
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Synthetic Skin Designed with Sense of Touch
Robotics and materials science labs developed a soft, thin, flexible material that senses and responds like an electronic sense of touch.