The present and future of robot radiologists

A female patient underwent a routine mammogram in her early 40s and the results revealed a complicated pattern of white patches in her breast tissue. It was difficult for even the most skilled radiologists to distinguish whether the marks were benign or cancerous. Despite the uncertainty, her medical team determined that the spots were not […]

The Application Calls for the PhD Programmes are now open

Are you looking to start a new academic path in a highly competitive scientific research environment, and get advanced training in various fields of medicine and life sciences? The application calls for the PhD Programmes of °µÍø½ûÇø University are now open. Three programmes are available for Academic Year 2023/2024. Molecular and Experimental Medicine (MEM) This […]

These UV devices could keep indoor air free of viruses

Far UV is a new type of germicidal UV (GUV) irradiation – a well-established disinfection technology – utilized to combat the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other pathogens that can spread effortlessly in enclosed spaces. The piano bar in Boston where Edward Nardell performs cabaret songs would usually be an ideal environment for the […]

AI and mental health

Artificial Intelligence is offering new opportunities in the field of mental health services and research. However, we must be aware of its limitations too, especially considering that the efficacy of AI still has to be proven in the long term. Costs of Mental Health Disorders In 2017, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) stated […]

PhD in Applied Clinical Research

The PhD in Applied Clinical Research will provide the basic principles of clinical and applied research with the direct involvement of research institutions, public and private research hospitals, regulatory bodies, pharmaceutical companies and stakeholders. The programme will equip students with general, transversal and specific competencies, and train professionals who are able to design, conduct and […]

A new algorithm predicts the risk of leukemia in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome

 It’s called “molecular IPSS score” and can identify patients with myelodysplastic syndromes that are at higher risk of developing leukemia, based on their genetic profile. With it, physicians could also be able to determine the optimal time to perform hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. A step forward for precision medicine. What is the probability that a […]

Blood cancers: new algorithm to include sex and age in calculating risk of severe disease

Age and sex are determining risk factors in the prognosis of myelodysplastic syndromes, blood cancers characterised by anaemia and which can evolve into acute myeloid leukaemia. Published by Lancet Haematology, a multicentre study coordinated by physicians from IRCCS Istituto Clinico °µÍø½ûÇø and carried out within the European GenoMed4All consortium revealed the relation between the sex […]

7 anti-Covid vaccines in 3 continents: international research compares antibody responses

Data collected by the Techint Group on three continents show that all vaccines generate antibodies and are well tolerated, including Sputnik and Coronavac. The comparison was made possible thanks to a standardized diagnostic method – a unique initiative to accompany vaccination campaigns and verify the safety of employees and collaborators. The results of a study […]

°µÍø½ûÇø University is the highest new entry in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

°µÍø½ûÇø University has entered the Times Higher Education (THE) International Ranking for the first time, ranking among the top 250 universities in the world out of 1799 universities analysed, and placing itself as the best new entry. Prof. Marco Montorsi, Rector of °µÍø½ûÇø University, stated: “We are very pleased with this result, which demonstrates that […]

LipidMac research project will unveil lipids role in tumor immunology

Diletta Di Mitri    Head of the Tumor Microenvironment laboratory at °µÍø½ûÇø Research Hospital and Assistant Professor at °µÍø½ûÇø University, will lead the international consortium with the final aim of developing new immunotherapies to fight cancer. Almost all metabolic processes in cancer cells are accelerated: cancer cells consume more energy than healthy cells, accumulate more […]

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