Goji berries are a ubiquitous superfood known for a multitude of health benefits, including their antibiotic properties, and in AIP Advances, researchers find an effective way to harvest silver nanoparticles from these berries. They created the nanoparticles by drying, grinding, and then filtering the goji berries to create an extract. Then, they added chemical silver nitrate (AgNO3) and reduced the solution. The silver nanoparticles were confirmed using visualization techniques and tested for their antimicrobial activity.

A new imaging technique using swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) shows promise for improving the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). By integrating an acousto-optic modulator, the system extends its range to capture high-resolution, three-dimensional images of the upper airway during both awake and sleep states. In a study involving a 28-year-old patient with sleep disorder breathing, researchers identified significant airway obstruction, particularly in the oropharynx, and pinpointed obstruction sites using computational fluid dynamics. This innovative approach could enhance surgical decision-making and improve outcomes for OSA patients by providing more accurate, detailed airway assessments.

On October 2nd (Wednesday), Korea University College of Medicine (Dean: Pyun Sung-Bom) hosted a forum titled “Advancing Healthcare through Innovations in Data and AI in Clinical Informatics and Natural Language Processing” in the 6th-floor lecture hall of the First Medical Building.