Erik L. Ridley[email protected]InflammationAI algorithm can accurately diagnose appendicitisA team of researchers led by Josephine Reissmann of Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin trained an AI algorithm to provide an automated diagnosis of appendicitis based on the analysis of full blood counts, C-reactive protein (CRP), and appendiceal diameters on ultrasound examinations. In testing, the algorithm was 90% accurate for diagnosing appendicitis.October 1, 2019Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesGene silencing and gene editingEngineered Cas clears barrier to antiviral CRISPR therapiesResearchers have engineered a Cas enzyme to enhance activity against RNA viruses, resulting in a system that completely blocked the replication of various SARS-CoV-2 strains.Artificial IntelligenceAI-powered endoscope doubles detection of high-risk esophageal lesionsMergers & AcquisitionsBruker to acquire NanoString for $392.6MTrends and FinanceDermTech receives delisting warning from NasdaqSponsor ContentVisit our Molecular Diagnostics Community