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01/29/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Technology removes one more degree of humanity from hospitals: New AI can accurately predict when patients will DIE

When will you die? It’s a morbid question that no one is able to answer with certainty; but a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can. Developed by researchers from Stanford University, the AI is said to be capable of predicting the time of a patient’s death with terrifying accuracy. Tests have shown it to be […]

01/24/2018 / By David Williams

Scientists find way to create working muscles from handful of skin cells in lab setting

Will humans ever be able to regrow limbs and other parts of their body like some animals? The work of one group of researchers now shows that while it’s currently outside the realm of possibility, there’s a very slim chance that it could happen at some point in the future. After years of trying, a […]

01/24/2018 / By David Williams

A.I. becoming a job threat to radiologists as research shows improved detection rates in X-rays

A new study suggests that it may only be a matter of time until the radiology profession is rendered entirely obsolete. Not by lack of skills or certifications, but by the rise of highly-trained and incredibly accurate artificial intelligence machines. The paper, which was put together by Stanford University researchers and published under the title, […]

01/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Robotic duck coming to children’s hospitals: The goal is social companionship and emotional health … and marketing

Hospital stays and medical treatments can terrify any child, more so those battling life-threatening diseases such as cancer. Luckily, a new tool has been developed to provide these children with comfort and company. The My Special Aflac Duck is the brainchild of toy manufacturer Sproutel and insurance company Aflac, and it’s exactly what it sounds […]

01/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Air drop delivery: Drones are being used in Rwanda to deliver blood and medicine to remote hospitals

Rwanda is a country in east Africa where going from one place to another by land is difficult because of its mountainous landscape. Therefore, the Rwandan health ministry partnered with a Silicon Valley robotics firm to deliver blood and life-saving medicines to remote hospitals via airplane-like drones. The air drop delivery service, known as “Uber […]

01/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers have developed a novel skin patch for diabetics that encourages their bodies to produce more insulin

Millions of individuals with type 2 diabetes must remain vigilant when it comes to their blood sugar levels because this is a key component used to measure their health. Their glucose levels are often measured via blood sugar test kits, which involve pricking the finger to get a blood sample for testing. But according to […]

01/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

As scientists inch closer to fighting cancer with nanobots, would you embrace having programmable robots in your bloodstream?

Scientists and researchers from the University of Cambridge have revealed that they are currently developing nanotechnology that can “navigate” a patient’s body and help fight cancer. But this effort, while laudable, raises one question: is it feasible to develop this technology instead of merely promoting lifestyle changes that can also prevent cancer? Technology advances by leaps and […]

01/05/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Humans are embracing the rise of the “robosurgeon” but new studies suggest they are NOT better than human surgeons

Robotic surgeons are taking the National Health Service (NHS) by storm. They are now being used to conduct surgical operations for prostate cancer or for kidney and bladder problems, which decades ago have been the domain of human surgeons. The machines, employing pinpoint-accurate, computer-controlled arms, are being hyped as devices that can be utilized to […]

12/31/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Potato virus found to activate an anti-tumor immune response; it works on its own or in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments

A potato virus may hold the key to triggering an anti-tumor immune response that could help treat cancer, a new study suggests. A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have revealed that they have successfully altered virus particles into “cancer drug delivery devices for mice.” However, the team shared that injecting the […]

12/26/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Revolutionary technology can diagnose heart and lung disease from a patient’s breath

Looking for signs of heart and lung disease in the future could just be as easy as checking your breath, according to experts who participated in the first East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) Industry Symposium. The EMBER symposium, held at the University of Leicester, examined the most recent advancements in technology could be used […]

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