Technology /AI
Can we finally reliably distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia, or identify the specific cause? Promising results from a nanoparticle-based test
The etiology of pneumonia involves a wide range of pathogens, and distinguishing between bacterial and viral pneumonia is often not easy. In clinical practice, patients with viral pneumonia are frequently prescribed antibiotic treatment, which is not only ineffective but can also contribute to antibiotic resistance. A diagnostic tool developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for differentiating between viral and bacterial pneumonia could thus become a very valuable assistant for physicians.
Robots Performing Blood Draws May Soon Appear in Clinical Practice
Blood draws are undoubtedly among the most common medical procedures in both outpatient and…
Devices Based on Augmented Reality Help Visualize the Venous System. Will They Find a Place in Routine Practice?
Venous access is one of the most common medical procedures. Although it is usually a quick and…
First mRNA Treatment for Glycogen Storage Disease Already in Testing Phase
Glycogen storage disease type Ia, also known as von Gierke disease, is a serious inherited disorder…
Diagnosis of Skin Malignancies via Mobile Application Successfully Tested in the UK
Skin malignancies are a significant global cause of morbidity and mortality, with melanoma…
Joystick-operated robot intervening in stroke treatment remotely − fiction or promise of the future?
A team of experts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a telerobotic…