Tag: Medical Innovation
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New Brush Test Detects Oral Cancer Within One Hour, Study Finds
Key Developments: Researchers validated a non-invasive brush biopsy capable of detecting oral cancer in about one hour. The study suggests the test could reduce more than 90% of unnecessary scalpel biopsies for low-risk patients. Scientists say the repeatable brush test may improve long-term monitoring of patients with potentially pre-cancerous oral lesions, though further commercialization and…
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AI-Designed Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Passes First Human Safety Trial
Key Developments: Researchers at the University of Cambridge have reported successful completion of the first human safety trial of an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine generated immune responses against multiple sarbecoviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, SARS and related bat coronaviruses. Scientists say larger clinical trials are needed before the vaccine can be considered for public use.…