Healthy AI: sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcare
Similar to other sectors around the world, the light speed development of artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into healthcare, particularly the radiology field. As such, AI-based…
Existing drug can repair ion channel linked to epilepsy
Mutated variants of a particular ion channel cause difficult-to-treat epilepsy. A study published in the journal Nature now shows that a commonly used anaesthetic drug, propofol, can restore…
Human cells for cardiovascular research – Bonn researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells
The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role in the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Human endothelial…
Gastric cancer: Biomarkers identified to predict the risk of relapse
Surgical removal of the tumour is considered the basis for curing gastric cancer. However, 40 per cent of patients who have undergone surgery suffer a relapse within two…
Everyday activities aren’t enough to protect against stroke
Research conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at work or in the home, aren’t enough…