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Researchers at JAIST develop bacterial anti-cancer treatment

By Michael Joe Cini

Biomedical science has explored the possibility of using bacteria as an anti-cancer treatment against malignant tumours. However, previous efforts have focused on genetic modification or drug delivery to tumours, with bacteria only acting as ferries for drug-based therapy. Scientists at Japan’s Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) in Ishikawa have now developed an anti-cancer … Continued

MIT researchers develop nanoparticle system for drug delivery

By Michael Joe Cini

A research team has recently developed a new system that uses nanoparticles to deliver toxic drugs to tumours. Known as bottlebrush particles, these immunostimulatory drugs can allow clinicians to administer medications to tumours in a controlled manner, minimizing the systemic inflammation common with immunotherapy. While in its early stages, the successful results from initial studies … Continued

The London Roadshow in Retrospect part 2: Start-ups in Healthcare

By Michael Joe Cini

Logan Plaster, the Chief Content Officer at Startup Health, opened the panel at the Med-Tech World Roadshow in London with a warm welcome and expressed his appreciation for the collaboration between Startup Health, Med-Tech World, YouTube Health, and Malta Enterprise. He highlighted the importance of relationships and community in the healthcare industry, sharing his personal … Continued

The London Roadshow in retrospect part 1: the YouTube Health Initiative

By Michael Joe Cini

The Med-Tech World Roadshow held in London on Monday featured a keynote address on the YouTube Health Initiative, emphasising the platform’s commitment to making high-quality health information easily accessible to everyone. The speaker, Dr. Vishaal Virani, representing the UK arm of the global initiative, highlighted the significance of YouTube’s extensive reach and its potential to … Continued

Med-Tech Roadshow in London set to unite visionaries in the heart of digital health innovation

By Michael Joe Cini

Discover groundbreaking advancements and connect with industry leaders at the Med-Tech Roadshow in London The much-anticipated Med-Tech roadshow is set to take place in the vibrant city of London on Monday, May 22nd, 2023. This exciting networking event is poised to offer attendees a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and … Continued

Microneedle vaccine printer scaling up outreach to people

By Michael Joe Cini

Getting vaccines to parts of the world where they’re needed in large quantities is not always easy. For efficacy, many vaccines need to be kept in cold storage during transit, and remote areas often have challenges with this infrastructure. A team of researchers has created a mobile vacuum printer that can produce hundreds of microneedle … Continued

Rapid testing breakthrough: Detecting Mpox through molecular sensors

By Michael Joe Cini

The monkeypox virus is spreading rapidly, with vaccines and current therapeutics unable to contain the spread of the virus. Public health researchers have determined that rapid testing is the best solution for mpox containment. To improve the ability of clinicians to detect the monkeypox virus, researchers at Penn State University have developed a selective molecular … Continued

AI discovered – Landmark schizophrenia treatment

By Michael Joe Cini

PsychoGenics are on the verge of developing a historic world first, AI discovered drug. This breakthrough comes in the midst of a veritable AI revolution, with the landmark development known as Ulotaront aiming to treat schizophrenia. In a televised interview, CEO and President of PsychoGenics, Emer Leahy detailed how her organisation went from a miniscule … Continued

University of Washington researchers tap smartphone technology to measure glucose levels

By Michael Joe Cini

Researchers at the University of Washington have recently developed a new tech-based system to aid clinicians in accurately measuring glucose levels in a non-invasive way. GlucoScreen, a new smartphone system, can test for increased glucose levels indicative of prediabetes. The new test can potentially make prediabetes detection more accessible to potential patients. How smartphones measure … Continued