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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.