New technology could turn every smartphone into a skin cancer detector
Skin cancer accounts for one of the largest number of cancer diagnoses in Australia every year.
Tag: medical diagnosis
‘Ghost imaging’ offers a cheaper and safer alternative to medical X-rays
ANU researchers are making real progress on a safer form of X-ray imaging.
New blood test could help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome
A new study looks at the potential for a single blood test to detect chronic fatigue syndrome by measuring how ...
3D imaging opens doors for non-invasive ‘digital’ biopsies
Advances in 3D-imaging technology using optic fibres could pave the way for pain-free, real-time medical biopsy results.
The “amazing spread of opportunities” at the intersection of engineering and medicine
One young electrical engineer is applying her engineering skills to help solve medical imaging problems.
Virtual reality helps researchers find joint pain points
A virtual reality biomechanical facility can improve our understanding of physical movement and help treat injuries.
Smart phone HIV test could save lives all over the world
A team of researchers in the United Kingdom has developed a mobile diagnostic tool that could help save lives in ...
New tech could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease and dementia affect almost 50 million people worldwide, with a case every three seconds. A new method could ...
New edible sensor can check your gut health from inside
A team from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have built a flexible sensor that can be rolled up ...
5 medical apps that are changing how we diagnose illnesses
From selfies that help diagnose cancer to platforms that predict seizures, here are some of the medical apps that are ...
