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A Bengaluru-based startup is combining trained dogs' exceptional sense of smell with artificial intelligence to detect multiple cancer types from breath samples, targeting India's massive screening gap where fewer than 2% of women undergo routine cancer checks.
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have created an imaging method using artificial intelligence that can diagnose lung cancer mutations in minutes instead of weeks, at a fraction of the cost, with major implications for Southeast Asian healthcare systems.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have created an artificial intelligence-powered skin patch that diagnoses medical conditions in real time without relying on wireless data transmission, potentially revolutionising wearable healthcare technology.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka has opened a technology-driven rehabilitation centre in Serkam, featuring researcher-developed innovations including robotic gloves and exoskeletons to support stroke and mobility patients.