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Infrared and artificial intelligence accelerate diagnosis of endometriosis, Polish study finds

A Polish research team has shown that different forms of endometriosis may be distinguished using tissue biochemistry measured by FTIR spectroscopy combined with machine learning, potentially reducing reliance on invasive diagnostic procedures.

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    Gdańsk scientists develop AI to detect brain aneurysms

    Scientists from three Gdańsk centres are developing an artificial intelligence tool that could dramatically improve the early detection of brain aneurysms, potentially preventing ruptures and haemorrhages.

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    Polish sheep take patient therapy to the next level with unique ‘observe don’t touch’ approach

    A flock of Polish heath sheep will support mental health recovery in Wielkopolska under a new animal-assisted therapy project led by the Poznań University of Life Sciences.

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    Bacteriophages vs. superbugs: The new weapon against antibiotic resistance

    Researchers at the Pomeranian Medical University are reporting new findings on the use of bacteriophages - viruses that infect bacteria - in infections that no longer respond to standard antibiotic treatment.

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    Creative activities from dancing to gaming can slow brain ageing, study finds

    Engaging in creative activities such as dancing, painting, and even playing certain video games can delay brain ageing, according to an international study. The effect is stronger the more experience an individual has in these activities, the researchers report.

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    Researchers develop 3D-printable ceramic resin for custom bone implants

    Researchers from the Cracow University of Technology (CUT) and the Polish Academy of Sciences have developed biocompatible, photocurable ceramic resins that mimic bone structures, enabling rapid 3D printing of custom endoprostheses and implants.

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    Polish scientists develop bone implant to treat weak bone fractures

    Polish scientists have developed a bone implant that could improve treatment for patients with weak bones, by delivering drugs directly to fracture sites, project leaders say.

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    3D-printed neurotube to help regain mobility after injury

    A 3D-printed structure that allows nerve cells to travel independently and form new connections, offering a potential advance in the repair of severed arm or leg nerves, has been developed by researchers from Poznań and collaborating centres.

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    Breakthrough study sheds light on enzyme trigger behind rheumatoid arthritis

    Scientists at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB) say natural molecules found in the body may help explain a key process behind rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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    Glowing infrared nanoparticles could improve drug tracking and medical imaging

    Nanoparticles that continue to glow in infrared light after the light source is turned off could improve drug tracking in the body, physicists from Wrocław report.

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