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A mole rat gene inserted into mice extended lifespan and improved health, findings that may point to new ways of supporting healthier ageing. The gene increased production of a large form of hyaluronan, a naturally occurring gel-like substance between cells that helps tissue repair and cell-to-cell communication. Mice carrying the naked mole rat version of [...]
Alzheimer's AI can predict the disease with nearly 93 per cent accuracy using more than 800 brain scans, researchers say. The system identified anatomical changes in the brain linked to the onset of the most common form of dementia, a condition that gradually damages memory and thinking. The findings build on years of research suggesting [...]
A vision implant firm has raised US$230m as it seeks approval in Europe and the US for a device that restored sight in a small clinical trial. The Alameda, California-based startup said the funding would support commercialisation of its Prima device. It said an upcoming launch is planned in Europe and that it would become [...]
Radiology AI may improve workflows and patient care, but the technology also brings challenges for radiology departments, research suggests. A focus issue from the Journal of the American College of Radiology brings together invited research and reviews exploring how AI is being used across different practice types. Barriers include insufficient infrastructure, strict institutional regulations and [...]
Routine dental check-ups may help detect undiagnosed diabetes, with research finding more than 35 per cent of tested patients had blood sugar levels linked to pre-diabetes or diabetes. The research screened 911 patients during routine dental visits using a simple finger-prick blood test. None of those flagged had previously reported a history of diabetes. The [...]
By Tuned Global Music in the medicine and research space has proved to have significant therapeutic benefits in aged care, treating conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD and ADHD. Now, with the evolution of music technology and AI, the potential to heal the mind through music has become even more powerful. At a recent industry [...]
About seven hours’ sleep a night may help lower the risk of insulin resistance, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes, research suggests. A study of 10,817 adults aged 20 to 80 found that both shorter and longer sleep were linked with a higher risk of pre-diabetes, a condition where the body begins [...]
An AI tool could help identify Alzheimer’s disease around two years earlier by analysing signals already recorded in patients’ clinical records. DementAI, a prototype developed by consultancy Katalyze Data, analyses existing medical record data to flag patients who may show early signs of the condition but have not yet been referred for specialist assessment. Built [...]
AI smart lights in care homes were linked to up to 75 per cent fewer hospital visits after falls, according to an NHS evaluation. The study examined 87 rooms across seven care homes providing residential, nursing, dementia and assisted living care. Researchers compared six months of baseline data with six months after installing Nobi Smart [...]
Some AI cancer tools analysing tumour images may rely on visual shortcuts rather than genuine biological signals, according to new research. A large analysis of more than 8,000 patient samples across four cancer types found artificial intelligence models often achieved high accuracy by relying on statistical correlations rather than true biological signals. The findings raise [...]
