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Talking without vocal cords? A new AI-supported technology may help
A team of bioengineers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed a thin, flexible device measuring just over 2.5 cm2 that adheres to the neck and converts laryngeal muscle movements into audible speech. The self-powered technology could serve as a non-invasive tool for restoring normal vocal function in patients with dysfunctional vocal cords.
Patient Journey Through the Danish Healthcare System with the Help of Digital Technologies – An Illustrative Case Study
The innovation and high degree of digitalization in Danish healthcare are well known around the world. The digitized system collects patient data, which is accessible to healthcare professionals…
Impact of a Deep Learning Model Predicting Sepsis on Quality of Care and Survival
Early recognition of sepsis is crucial for better patient prognosis. The following study presents the positive impact of applying a deep learning model for early prediction of sepsis on the health…
Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Detection – Results from Real Clinical Practice
A study conducted in Sweden examined the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the detection of breast cancer within population screening mammograms. The authors compared the detection results using…
Twilight of Radiologists? Will They Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence?
Although artificial intelligence has recently made enormous progress in interpreting scans from imaging techniques, its use is still limited to a few well-defined pathologies. Tools that could…
Effectiveness of the Sonicare For Kids Toothbrush in Preschool Children
A comparative study conducted as part of a graduation thesis in the field of Certified Dental Hygienist offers a comparison of the cleaning effectiveness of a manual toothbrush and a sonic toothbrush…
New Type of Fixation Allows Regular Limb Hygiene and Stay in Water
Conservative therapy for injuries and non-traumatic diseases of the musculoskeletal system is a daily reality in surgical and orthopedic clinics. An important part of treatment is limb fixation, most…
What Lies Behind ChatGPT? Artificial Intelligence with Potential Use Even in Clinical Medicine
ChatGPT, a program that enables conversation with sophisticated 'artificial intelligence', or rather an algorithm based on machine learning, is currently a huge hit. However, it represents just the…
“Smart” Bra as a Helper in Breast Cancer Detection
Malignant breast tumors represent one of the most common oncological diseases in women worldwide. For improving patient prognosis, it is crucial to detect the disease in its early, curable stages. In…
Bizarre Technological Innovations in Medicine − The Dark Side of Progress or the Reality of the Near Future?
A robot drawing blood, meeting the deceased through virtual reality, or a robotic nanny caring for embryos in an artificial womb. Technology has been advancing by leaps and bounds in recent years,…
Robots Performing Blood Draws May Soon Appear in Clinical Practice
Blood draws are undoubtedly among the most common medical procedures in both outpatient and hospital settings. This routine procedure represents a significant time burden for healthcare personnel on…
Hope Awakens with Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease Based on Skin Odor
According to scientists from the United Kingdom, a simple test based on an individual's skin odor could aid the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. A study has already been launched to investigate...
Odor in Incontinence is a Common Concern of Patients
Urinary incontinence represents a significant stigma, which usually deprives the affected person of all social contact, work and leisure activities, as well as intimate life. According to statistics,…
Urinary Incontinence in Old Age as the Most Frequent Medical Problem
In patients over 65 years of age, incontinence occurs more frequently than cancer or cardiovascular diseases. Urine leakage significantly reduces the quality of life for seniors, worsens their…
Incontinence Affects Mental Health – Actively Offer Help
Urinary incontinence is not a disease, but a symptom accompanying many illnesses. It is a very serious issue, which is also closely related to the quality of life and mental health of the patient.…
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