Monthly Archives: January 2024

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at discharge, INFANT research shows

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at discharge, INFANT research shows

By Comms|2024-01-12T08:44:10+00:00January 11th, 2024|

Researchers develop new prediction tool to identify cognitive impairment Impaired cognition among preterm infants can be predicted prior to discharge from neonatal care, new joint Irish and Swedish research shows. Each year, 2.2 million infants are born very preterm (VPT), that is, at a gestational age (GA) younger than 32 weeks. Children born very preterm [...]

UCC spins out new medtech start-up, NeuroBell

UCC spins out new medtech start-up, NeuroBell

By Comms|2024-01-08T10:06:49+00:00January 8th, 2024|

NeuroBell has developed an AI-powered medical device to accurately detect seizures in newborns, which can reduce the risk of long-term brain injury. Seizures are the most common sign of brain injury, signalling the need for urgent treatment that can prevent further seizures and improve outcomes. The start-up has secured an investment of €2.1m to fund [...]

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