Ophthalmology
Pioneering device can take 3D images to detect eye diseases
A pioneering low-cost device that takes 3D images could transform eye screening and treatment across the globe.
Jul 13, 2022
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University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Oncology & Cancer
New screening technology could increase the number of cancer tests done on a solid tumor by 50 times
A screening tool developed at the University of Strathclyde, U.K., could increase the number of tests on a solid tumor sample by up to 50 times.
Jun 21, 2022
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Cardiology
Call to delay clinical trials for gel stroke treatments
Clinical trials of new gel treatments for stroke should be delayed until technology used in the tests is improved, according to research led at the University of Strathclyde.
Jun 13, 2022
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Genetics
Genetic marker discovered for descendants of Bruce clan
A distinct genetic marker, carried by descendants of Robert the Bruce's close relatives, has been identified by researchers at the University of Strathclyde.
Feb 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Care homes that rely on agency staff more than twice as likely to spread COVID-19
Care homes that rely heavily on agency staff may be two-and-a-half times more likely to spread COVID-19 to their residents, a study has found.
Jan 26, 2022
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Health
'Widening inequalities' in children's physical activity
Deprivation-based inequalities in physical activity between Scotland's children were already growing before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
Jan 13, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Remote assessment of health by robots from anywhere in the world
Intelligent sensing and tele-presence robotic technology, enabling health practitioners to remotely assess a person's physical and cognitive health from anywhere in the world, is being pioneered in research co-led at the ...
Sep 23, 2021
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Biomedical technology
Low-cost sensors rapidly detect infections in wounds
Low-cost, screen-printed carbon sensors have been used to rapidly detect bacteria commonly found in wounds, which could pave the way for a real time medical device.
Sep 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey: Listening to children 'could have improved COVID-19 responses'
Listening to children about their needs and involving them more closely in decision-making could have improved global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an international survey produced by the University of ...
Aug 20, 2021
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Medical research
Early brain cancer detection breakthrough
Early detection of brain cancer has moved one step closer, through a breakthrough by cancer diagnostics firm and University of Strathclyde spinout company Dxcover.
Aug 10, 2021
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