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Google AI can predict heart disease by looking at pictures of the retina

Posted in Medicine on 20th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

Medical researchers have previously shown some correlation between retinal vessels and the risk of a major cardiovascular episode.

Researchers Have Developed a Potential Blood Test for Autism

Posted in Medicine on 19th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

Researchers have developed two new potential tests, one blood and one urine, that could help families with a child who has autism receive a diagnosis earlier.

Scientists Boosted Human Memory With a Brain Implant

Posted in Medicine on 18th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

A professor built a brain implant that can reportedly improve short-term memory by 15 percent and working memory by 25 percent.

Breakthrough uses stem cells to create possible cancer vaccine

Posted in Medicine on 18th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

Mice injected with inactivated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) display significant immune system responses to a variety of cancers.

First diagnostic blood test for concussion passed by the FDA

Posted in Medicine on 16th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

The blood test can accurately and quickly identify patients with brain tissue damage.