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JMIR Publications Reports on Two Technologies for Proactive Health Monitoring

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AI Analysis of Mammograms for Heart Disease Risk

From routine mammograms to cardiovascular insights: A new AI tool quantifies breast arterial calcification.

An article in JMIR Publications details how an AI model analyzes breast arterial calcification (BAC) from standard mammograms to assess cardiovascular disease risk.

  • The AI provides a measurement of calcium buildup; each additional mm² of calcification is associated with a 1% increase in cardiovascular risk.
  • The analysis is noted to be particularly useful for women under 50, who are often not covered by traditional heart disease screening.
  • The method uses existing mammogram data, requiring no additional appointments or blood tests.

Each additional mm² of calcification is associated with a 1% increase in cardiovascular risk.

CRISPR-on-a-Chip Diagnostic Device

A portable diagnostic technology combines CRISPR gene-editing with microfluidics to detect infections and early-stage cancer markers via a smartphone.

A second article from JMIR Publications introduces a "CRISPR-on-a-Chip" device designed for high-precision, portable testing.

  • The chips are reported to be 10 to 100 times more sensitive than standard PCR tests.
  • Graphene-based sensors can detect a single molecule of tumor DNA in the bloodstream.
  • The devices aim to enable high-precision testing at bedside or home, reducing reliance on laboratory infrastructure.

Graphene-based sensors can detect a single molecule of tumor DNA in the bloodstream.