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Image: The MRI-derived “brain age” metric offers a sensitive, automated measure that could complement existing visual scales for earlier risk stratification (Stefan De Vries et al., Neurology (2026). DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000218418)

AI-Derived Brain Age from MRI Predicts Future Dementia Risk

An AI approach estimates MRI-derived brain age to better predict dementia progression beyond visual ratings. More...
21 Aug 2026
Image: Cases demonstrating scleroderma calcinosis cutis score (SC2S) reduction: intradermal sodium thiosulphate (STS) treatment of upper arm (case 2) and buttocks (case 3) calcinosis cutis (CC), topical STS treatment of patellae CC (case 4). (Ian D Odell et al. Rheumatology (2026). DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keag302)

Imaging Tool Quantifies Calcinosis Cutis Volume to Monitor Treatment

A new imaging workflow quantifies calcinosis cutis volume, enabling precise patient-level tracking of lesion change over time. More...
21 Aug 2026
Image: The MRI-derived “brain age” metric offers a sensitive, automated measure that could complement existing visual scales for earlier risk stratification (Stefan De Vries et al., Neurology (2026). DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000218418)

AI MRI Tool Predicts Dementia Progression Risk

An AI approach estimates MRI-derived brain age to better predict dementia progression beyond visual ratings. More...
20 Aug 2026
Image: Smaller and more efficient: Prof. Dr Bettina Wiegmann demonstrates the new TPMS membrane architecture (right) in comparison with the conventional hollow-fibre membrane bundles from an ECMO lung support system. (Image Credit: Karin Kaiser/MHH)

3D-Printed Membrane Could Enable Smaller, More Efficient Artificial Lungs

A 3D-printed membrane improves ECMO gas exchange, enabling more compact artificial lungs. More...
20 Aug 2026
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Multicenter Study Quantifies Delays in Care for Emergency Department Boarders

New data quantify ED-to-inpatient handoff delays against 4-hour benchmark, show wide variation and risk for older patients. More...
20 Aug 2026
Image:  Estimates suggest that 30–50% of CKD cases go undiagnosed in high‑income countries, with even higher proportions likely in middle‑ and lower‑income countries (Image Credit: Shutterstock)

Routine Urine Protein Testing Identifies Undiagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease

New findings reveal up to half of CKD cases go undetected, urging routine urine protein testing to improve early detection. More...
20 Aug 2026
Image: A new oscillating triboelectric nanogenerator developed by Professor Xudong Wang and postdoctoral scholar Pengfei Chen could power a pacemaker for a patient\'s entire life, no batteries needed. (Photo courtesy of Joel Hallberg / UW–Madison)

Heartbeat-Powered Pacemaker Could Eliminate Battery Replacement Surgery

A new heartbeat-powered, battery-free pacemaker uses a triboelectric generator to sustain pacing and could eliminate replacements. More...
20 Aug 2026
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