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Most physicians believe they have seen false-negative results for a COVID-19 diagnostic test

Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results

One in 10 physicians worldwide report seeing at least one case of COVID-19 reinfection
Patients with type 1 diabetes using an artificial pancreas or closed-loop system spend a greater percentage of time in a target glycemic range compared with those using a sensor-augmented insulin pump

Artificial Pancreas Helps T1DM Patients Meet Glycemic Targets

Patients spent more time in target glycemic range with closed-loop system versus sensor-augmented insulin pump
A device inspired by the Star Trek famous tricorder device pairs a handheld sensor with a smartphone app to measure the levels of various metabolites associated with multiple diseases in fluid samples from patients

Handheld Device Inspired by Star Trek May Allow Rapid Diagnosis

Device uses enzyme-based assays to measure metabolites associated with multiple diseases
Molecular markers of breast cancer tumors can be identified by focusing on parameters of a cell's nucleus

Promising New Way to Identify Breast Cancer Tumors

Technology can be used to identify the molecular markers of breast cancer tumors
A visible fluorescent injectate-based approach for direct measurement of glomerular filtration rate is accurate with high reproducibility

New Technique Allows Rapid Bedside Measurement of GFR

VFI approach for direct measurement of glomerular filtration rate is accurate and reproducible
Adding tumor-treating fields to temozolomide is associated with improved progression-free and overall survival in glioblastoma

AACR: TTFields + Temozolomide Ups Survival in Glioblastoma

Compliance with TTFields treatment predicts outcome, with better outcome for >18 hour/day
An ultracompact handheld probe

Handheld Probe Allows In Vivo Retinal Imaging in Children

Able to quantify packing densities of parafoveal cone photoreceptors, visualize photoreceptor substructure
A patient with quadriplegia has regained some use of his fingers

Hand Movement Restored Via New Technology in Quadriplegia

Technology bypasses damaged spinal cord to help patient move fingers, hand, and wrist
Caplacizumab

Caplacizumab Shows Potential for Treating Acquired TTP

In a phase 2 study, the biopharmaceutical induced faster resolution of acute TTP episode than placebo
Scientists say they're making progress toward developing a motorized artificial lower leg that automatically adjusts to changes in movement

Progress Toward Intuitive Motorized Prosthetic Lower Leg

Researchers want brain signals to control movement of artificial lower limb