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Endometriosis costs the UK economy around £8.2bn every year in healthcare outlay

Startup developing AI technology to identify endometriosis

Left: Stuart Leishman (Research Scientist), Middle: Dr Melis Eda Ekinci (Founder/CEO), Right: Göksu Üzel Turan (Research Associate)

Startup developing screening tool for polycystic ovary syndrome

Common viruses including influenza can produce chronic symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and enduring pain

Tissue chips to help explore relationship between the lungs and brain

Med-Tech Innovation Expo announced as sponsor at 2024 C2I awards

Stephen Burns stands with a high-precision ophthalmoscope capable of observing microscopic details in the back of the eye without distortion based on technology advanced at IU

Next-generation ophthalmoscope to spot signs of disease

Siloton’s retinal scanning system, illustrating how it will be used in the home reduce preventable blindness

Eye imaging chip aims to reduce preventable sight loss

The research offers a blueprint for safer public toilet designs and has broader implications for reducing the spread of infectious diseases

Study calls for changes to public toilet design

Wastewater treatment plant

Wastewater research targets toxic ‘forever chemicals’

While the Biointegrated Implantable Systems for Cell-based Sensing and Therapy technology can be used to treat various diseases and conditions, the collaborative team will specifically focus on its application to thyroid disorders

ARPA-H funds effort to develop implantable bioelectronic devices

Photoacoustic tomography image of diseased vasculature in the foot of a patient with type-2 diabetes

New handheld scanner technology could transform cancer and arthritis diagnosis

In 2022, breast cancer caused 670,000 deaths worldwide

AI detects damaged cells that indicate risk of breast cancer

Non-exhaust vehicle emissions are caused by wear to roads, tyres and brakes

Virtual reality can help reduce exposure to non-exhaust vehicle emissions