Tag Archives: Medical

Novel Coronavirus Prompts Computer Sharing

A consortium of high-performance computing centers helps fast-track COVID-19 vaccine, drug, and epidemiology calculations.  Continue reading

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Mine Social Media Posts to Predict Flu

Podcast on my article! Researchers used Twitter searches for nonflu words associated with behavior to predict flu outbreaks two weeks in advance. Continue reading

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Enhancing vision

How laser-based systems are advancing vision correction surgeries Continue reading

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3D printing, in the flesh

Although not yet as established as other additive manufacturing applications, printing human tissue is poised to significantly advance the field of medicine. Continue reading

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Physical Model of Skull Growth

A model predicts skull growth patterns based on mechanical effects, rather than biology, and could help surgeons treating patients with head growth problems. Continue reading

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Pinpointing the Culprit

How scientists and clinicians are using CyTOF, or Cytometry by Time of Flight, to identify immune cell subsets. Continue reading

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Gel Scaffolds for Delivery of Immunotherapies

How clinical researchers are using biocompatible polymers to carry cancer immune therapies directly to the tumor. Continue reading

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Making a Mark

New regulations on unique device identifiers for medical equipment and implants are being phased in by the US Food and Drug Administration, including codes best marked with a laser. Continue reading

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Beyond 911: Medical Applications of Mobile Phones

Researchers and entrepreneurs discuss developments in the role of mobile phones for medical imaging and monitoring. Continue reading

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