Siemens expands 1.5T MRI portfolio with resource-efficient scanner

Siemens Healthineers has unveiled an expansion of its Magnetom Flow platform with a new 70-centimetre bore 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging scanner. The system features DryCool technology, requiring only 0.7 litres of helium compared to conventional 1,500-litre systems, whilst incorporating AI-driven image reconstruction capabilities.

Advanced neural interface enables sophisticated touch perception in bionic hand users

Advanced brain-computer interface technology has enabled individuals with spinal cord injuries to experience complex touch sensations whilst controlling an external bionic hand, marking a significant development in neural prosthetics research.  

Clinical trial validates bioengineered blood vessels for trauma surgery

Phase II trial demonstrates superior outcomes compared to synthetic grafts in both civilian and military settings, with significantly lower amputation rates and infection risks.  

Complete map of human DNA recombination reveals critical insights into fertility and evolution

Scientists have created the first comprehensive map showing how human DNA is mixed and passed down through generations, offering new understanding of genetic diversity and its relationship to fertility and evolution.  

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Dementia set to become third leading cause of global mortality by 2040, yet remains neglected in health policy

New research published in Nature Reviews Neurology reveals that dementia will become the world’s third leading cause of death by 2040, surpassed only by ischaemic heart disease and stroke, yet continues to be overlooked in major health policy frameworks and resource allocation.  

Mindray launches novel platelet counting technology for clinical laboratories

International medical technology company Mindray has introduced new platelet counting technology to European markets, incorporating artificial intelligence and multiple detection methods to enhance accuracy in clinical haematology laboratories. The CAL 8000 Cellular Analysis Line aims to reduce pseudothrombocytopenia and pseudothrombocytosis errors in diagnostic testing.

Obesity disrupts cholesterol metabolism in key immune cells, driving metabolic disease

New research reveals how obesity impairs the function of crucial regulatory T cells in fatty tissue by disrupting their cholesterol metabolism, potentially opening new therapeutic avenues for treating obesity-related metabolic disorders.  

AI system helps identify suicide risk during routine medical visits

Vanderbilt researchers demonstrate effectiveness of automated alerts in prompting suicide risk screening, with interruptive alerts proving significantly more successful than passive notifications.  

Novel spinal stimulation breakthrough offers new hope for paralysis patients

Novel stimulation protocol helps reduce muscle spasticity and improve walking rehabilitation in patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries, offering hope for enhanced recovery outcomes.  

Biomimetic artificial muscle advances treatment for severe muscle loss

A groundbreaking biomimetic artificial muscle that combines exceptional mechanical properties with tissue regeneration capabilities offers new hope for treating volumetric muscle loss injuries and improving prosthetic applications.