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Closed eye imaging can track wakefulness, awareness, and pain in unresponsive conditions such as sleep, anesthesia, and intensive care

A breakthrough technology allows for touchless infrared imaging to monitor changes in pupil size and gaze direction behind closed eyes. This innovation can help identify wakefulness, awareness, and pain in sleep, anesthesia, and intensive care, enabling more accurate clinical decision-making.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalCommunications Medicine·DateSep 8, 2024

The nervous system’s matchmaker

A new algorithm, inspired by the nervous system's matchmaker, pairs drivers with riders in a way that maximizes everyone's happiness. The algorithm creates near-optimal pairings while preserving privacy, making it suitable for everyday applications.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 2, 2024

Almost half of FDA-approved AI medical devices are not trained on real patient data

A recent study found that approximately half of FDA-approved AI medical devices are not trained on real patient data, sparking concerns about device accuracy. The researchers analyzed 500+ medical AI devices and discovered that many lacked clinical validation data, which is essential for ensuring the credibility of these technologies.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalNature Medicine·DateAug 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence improves lung cancer diagnosis

A new AI-based digital platform has been developed to analyze tissue sections from lung cancer patients, making diagnosis faster and more accurate. The platform uses algorithms that enable fully automated analysis of digitized tissue samples, allowing for personalized therapy based on molecularly specific genetic changes.

SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalCell Reports Medicine·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 23, 2024

Robot planning tool accounts for human carelessness

A new algorithm developed at Washington State University improves safety and efficiency in robots working with humans by accounting for human carelessness. The tool has shown a maximum improvement of 80% in safety and 38% in efficiency compared to existing methods, and the researchers plan to test it in real-world settings.

SourceWashington State University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Systems·DateAug 15, 2024

Reconstruction of particle distribution for tomographic particle image velocimetry based on unsupervised learning method

Researchers develop an unsupervised deep learning-based method to reconstruct particle distribution in Tomographic PIV, achieving superior performance over traditional methods. The new technique demonstrates potential for practical applications in high-density particle fields and high-velocity flow fields.

SourceParticuology·JournalParticuology·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 8, 2024

“Smarter” semiconductor technology for training “smarter” artificial intelligence

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a novel analog hardware using ECRAM devices that maximizes AI computational performance. Their technique, which uses a three-terminal structure with separate paths for reading and writing data, demonstrates excellent electrical and switching characteristics.

Research spotlight: Machine learning classification of functional neurological disorder

A machine learning algorithm was trained to predict individuals with functional neurological disorder (FND) by analyzing their brain structure. The algorithm achieved significant above-chance accuracy in classifying FND participants against healthy controls and psychiatric samples, highlighting the importance of considering both brain ...

SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalJournal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 23, 2024

USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move

Researchers at USC developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread using satellite data and artificial intelligence. The model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response, providing more precise and timely data for firefighters and evacuation teams battling wildfires.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalArtificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 22, 2024

Are AI-chatbots suitable for hospitals?

A study found that large language models, despite accuracy in medical exams, fail to consistently request necessary examinations and often deviate from treatment guidelines. In comparison to human doctors, AI diagnoses achieved lower accuracy rates, highlighting concerns about their suitability for everyday clinical practice.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2024

Innovative, highly accurate AI model can estimate lung function just by using chest x-rays

Researchers developed an AI model that can estimate lung function from chest radiographs with high accuracy, potentially expanding options for pulmonary function assessment in patients who have difficulty performing spirometry. The study found a remarkably high agreement rate between the AI model's estimates and actual spirometric data.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalThe Lancet Digital Health·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 8, 2024

New AI approach optimizes antibody drugs

A new machine learning-based method uses 3D structure of protein backbone with large language models to predict molecular changes that lead to better antibody drugs. The approach resulted in a 25-fold improvement against a virus, outperforming traditional methods that rely on generating huge amounts of data about protein sequences.

SourceStanford University·JournalScience·DateJul 4, 2024

How can AI cope with changing categories?

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered a new scaling law that governs how artificial neural networks handle an increasing number of categories for identification. This law reveals how the identification error rate increases with the number of required recognizable objects, impacting AI latency and efficiency.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalPhysica A Statistical Mechanics and its Applications·DateJun 20, 2024

Clinical ageing clocks: NUS and SGH develop algorithm-powered tests to indicate mortality risk

Researchers developed two clinical ageing clocks, PCAge and LinAge, that use blood tests, a urine test, and a health questionnaire to estimate future mortality risk. These clocks show significant predictive efficacy in characterising individual future ageing trajectories.

SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalNature Aging·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 19, 2024

AI-controlled stations can charge electric cars at a personal price

A new study from Chalmers University of Technology shows that AI-controlled charging stations can offer personalized prices to electric vehicle users, minimizing both price and waiting time. However, the researchers highlight the importance of addressing ethical issues related to data exploitation by motorists.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalTransportation Research Part C Emerging Technologies·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 31, 2024

Autonomous medical intervention extends ‘golden hour’ for traumatic injuries with emergency air transport

A breakthrough in trauma care has nearly quadrupled the 'golden hour' for treating large animals with internal bleeding during emergency ground and air transport. Researchers used a closed-loop, autonomous intervention system to resuscitate pigs with traumatic injuries, extending their survival time by several hours.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalIntensive Care Medicine Experimental·DateMay 24, 2024

Combatting invasive species globally with new algorithm - new study

A new computer algorithm has been developed to enhance the management of invasive species globally, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs. The innovative tool is adaptable to various population dynamical models and treatment methods, improving the effectiveness of environmental conservation efforts.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 23, 2024

Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones

Engineers developed a material that mimics human bone for orthopedic femur restoration, providing optimized support and protection from external forces. This innovative approach uses machine learning, optimization, and 3D printing to create a fully controllable computational framework.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 21, 2024

Learning the imperfections: a new approach to using neural networks for low-power digital pre-distortion (DPD) in mmWave systems

A new approach uses neural networks to automatically determine polynomial coefficients for digital pre-distortion (DPD) in RF-PAs, reducing hardware complexity and power efficiency. This method can correct non-linearities and support emerging standards without extensive real-time processing.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 10, 2024

Random robots are more reliable

Researchers developed a new AI algorithm called Maximum Diffusion Reinforcement Learning (MaxDiff RL) to improve robot reliability. The algorithm enables robots to learn complex skills more efficiently by encouraging exploration of their environments.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 2, 2024