MIMIC-Chest X-Ray to provide researchers access to over 350K patient radiographs
A new database could pave a path for researchers to develop algorithms that ensure accurate diagnoses of conditions like pneumonia. Computer vision, or the method of giving machines the ability to process images in an advanced way, has been given increased attention by researchers in the last several years. It…
Read MoreFrom microfluidics to metastasis
New platform enables longitudinal studies of circulating tumor cells in mouse models of cancer. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) — an intermediate form of cancer cell between a primary and metastatic tumor cell — carry a treasure trove of information that is critical to treating cancer. Numerous engineering advancements over the…
Read MoreDemocratizing artificial intelligence in health care
Hackathons promote doctor-data scientist collaboration and expanded access to electronic medical-records to improve patient care. An artificial intelligence program that’s better than human doctors at recommending treatment for sepsis may soon enter clinical trials in London. The machine learning model is part of a new way of practicing medicine that…
Read MoreFlippable DNA switches help bacteria resist antibiotics and are more common than thought
Invertons — bits of regulatory DNA that can flip between “on” and “off” positions — let bacteria adapt to their surroundings and are widespread. Bacteria have a number of well-known tricks available to them to adapt to changing environments, such as mutation and sharing snippets of DNA with each other….
Read MoreEngineers create an inhalable form of messenger RNA
Patients with lung disease could find relief by breathing in messenger RNA molecules. Messenger RNA, which can induce cells to produce therapeutic proteins, holds great promise for treating a variety of diseases. The biggest obstacle to this approach so far has been finding safe and efficient ways to deliver mRNA…
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