AI
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool has revealed how disease-linked proteins misfold into harmful structures, a key advance in understanding neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The study introduces RibbonFold, a new computational method capable of predicting the structures of amyloids — long, twisted fibers that accumulate in the brains of patients suffering from [...]
A new study has compared initial AI treatment recommendations to final recommendations of physicians - who had access to the AI recommendations but may or may not have reviewed them - finding that physicians and AI models have distinct strengths. The retrospective study was conducted using data from Cedars-Sinai Connect, a virtual primary and urgent [...]
Ezra has launched its AI-powered full-body MRI screening service in the UK – marking a major expansion beyond the US. The next-generation AI-powered screening solution is now available in London, with plans for a nationwide roll out throughout 2025. As part of the UK launch, Ezra has partnered with Alliance Medical, the independent provider of [...]
A US researcher is calling for more to be done to address ethical concerns about overreliance on AI for mental health care—especially for children. AI mental health apps, ranging from mood trackers to chatbots that mimic human therapists, are proliferating on the market. Most AI mental health apps are unregulated and designed for adults, but [...]
Access to essential health solutions remains out of reach for over half of the world’s population, with nearly 1.3 billion people spiralling deeper into poverty due to medical costs. By Dr Ricardo Baptista Leite, CEO at HealthAI This widening chasm of disparity turns health into a privilege of the few. The intervention of Artificial Intelligence [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve intravenous (IV) nutrition for premature babies, new research has found. The study is among the first to demonstrate how AI can aid doctors in clinical decisions for sick newborns. The algorithm analyses preemies’ electronic medical records to predict their nutritional needs. Trained on nearly 80,000 past IV nutrition [...]
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has opened a new pilot line environment for medical devices in Oulu, Finland. The aim of the facility is to accelerate the market entry of patient-friendly innovations. VTT has invested EUR 3.4 million(£2.8 million) in the state-of-the-art cleanroom and manufacturing equipment for the pilot line environment. It enables the [...]
AI-powered imaging company Brainomix has announced the completion of a £14m Series C investment round. The round is co-led by healthtech investors that include existing investors, Parkwalk Advisors, the UK's largest growth EIS fund manager, and the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF), along with new investor Hostplus via the IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund. This [...]
To increase accessibility to cognitive assessments, a team of researchers have created a portable system to efficiently measure multiple aspects of motor function. The device is simple and affordable, combining a depth camera, a force plate and an interface board. In a recent study, researchers examined older adults, some of whom had MCI, and asked [...]
Digital software company Patient Care System C has launched its new AI assistant - a new tool designed to revolutionise clinical documentation and patient care. The AI Assistant, available as part of CareFlow EPR, leverages a secure and compliant Microsoft-hosted version of the ChatGPT large language model (LLM). It interprets transcripts and content from clinicians, [...]
