May 2022

New “fast, accurate” COVID sensor developed

A COVID-19 sensor developed at Johns Hopkins University could revolutionise virus testing.

Ten-second videos predict blood cancer relapse

In a new study, 10-second videos of white blood cell motion in the skin’s microvasculature greatly improved the prediction of which stem cell and bone marrow transplant patients would have a relapse of their blood cancer.

AI potential for breast cancer screening

A major new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising tool for breast cancer detection in screening mammography programmes.

Revolutionary thinking

Another step has been taken in the battle against antimicrobial resistance with the development of a synthetic antibiotic.

Tech news: May 2022

This month's top tech news stories

New test predicts sepsis before blood clots

A new test predicted sepsis soon after infection in mice – well before blood clotting and organ failure – enabling early treatment and increasing survival.

Which drugs work?

The story of a pioneering randomised trial that was launched at speed and has saved well over a million lives through identifying which medicines helped in the fight against COVID-19 and which were of no clinical benefit.

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