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OMG science

I have Elon Musk's brain chip and can control computers with my mind

The first patient with Neuralink's brain chip found the experience 'amazing' despite technical hurdles. [ more ]

Mail Online

Medicine

FDA approves Neuralink's brain chip for second patient

Neuralink received FDA approval for second patient after resolving brain chip issues. [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

I have Elon Musk's brain chip and can control computers with my mind

The first patient with Neuralink's brain chip found the experience 'amazing' despite technical hurdles. [ more ]

Mail Online

Medicine

FDA approves Neuralink's brain chip for second patient

Neuralink received FDA approval for second patient after resolving brain chip issues. [ more ]

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Nature

Data science

Transcranial volumetric imaging using a conformal ultrasound patch - Nature

Development of a conformal ultrasound patch for accurate and continuous monitoring of cerebral blood flow. [ more ]

Fast Company

Medicine

An automated approach to saving lives

Cellares aims to enhance access to critical cell therapies through innovative manufacturing approaches. [ more ]

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US news

He invented a successful medical device as a student. Here's his advice for new grads

Thorsten Siess's idea of the Impella, a device to aid heart function, became a successful medical innovation after years of dedication and perseverance. [ more ]

WIRED

OMG science

The First Person to Receive a Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney has passed away after the transplant. [ more ]

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Medicine

First Person to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Nearly Two Months Later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away, despite surgeons' hopes the pig kidney would last for at least two years. [ more ]

Boston.com

Medicine

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away after nearly two months, highlighting the complexities and challenges in xenotransplantation. [ more ]

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Medicine

First Person to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Nearly Two Months Later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away, despite surgeons' hopes the pig kidney would last for at least two years. [ more ]

Boston.com

Medicine

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away after nearly two months, highlighting the complexities and challenges in xenotransplantation. [ more ]

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BBC News

OMG science

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

A new device called Liberty allows cancer patients to perform blood tests at home, potentially reducing hospital visits and boosting productivity. [ more ]

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Medicine

Mike Curtis

eGenesis is using CRISPR to edit pig genes for safer human organ transplants. [ more ]

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Coronavirus

People assume you're crazy for doing it': the Melbourne clinic infecting healthy patients

Human challenge trials are efficient for evaluating vaccines and therapeutics.

Controlled studies like Chim can provide reliable insights into diseases and immunity.

DCT in Australia aims to accelerate the vaccine approval process and benefit financially. [ more ]

#healthcare-disparities

Washington Post

Medicine

62-year-old receives gene-edited pig kidney in milestone transplant surgery

Genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into a living person for the first time at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Surgery offers hope for addressing kidney transplant shortage and inequity. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

3 days ago

Medicine

Maimonides Health's 'Evening of Research' celebrates academic work addressing treatments and equity

The Evening of Research by Maimonides Health highlighted innovative academic work addressing healthcare disparities and advancing medical knowledge, with winners focusing on healthcare inequities. [ more ]

Washington Post

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Medicine

62-year-old receives gene-edited pig kidney in milestone transplant surgery

Genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into a living person for the first time at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Surgery offers hope for addressing kidney transplant shortage and inequity. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

3 days ago

Medicine

Maimonides Health's 'Evening of Research' celebrates academic work addressing treatments and equity

Nature

Health

Cutting-edge CAR-T cancer therapy is now made in India - at one-tenth the cost

Indian biotech company produces affordable CAR-T therapy

Promise of CAR-T therapy in treating cancer and autoimmune diseases [ more ]

BBC News

4 months ago

Medicine

Doctors use microwave solution to thyroid problems

Microwave ablation used for non-cancerous thyroid growths

Local anesthesia used, no scarring around neck [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

5 months ago

Public health

Denmark: The future of tech and mental health

Denmark is a hub of technological and medical innovation in Europe

Technology is being used in Denmark for mental health solutions [ more ]

www.berkeleyside.org

6 months ago

Medicine

Bayer opens new facility on its West Berkeley campus to launch cell therapy treatments

Bayer AG has opened its first Cell Therapy Launch Facility in Berkeley to bring cell therapies to patients globally.

The facility will supply material for clinical trials and potential commercial launch of BlueRock Therapeutics' cell therapy for Parkinson's disease. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Medicine

Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From Patient

Surgeons removed a genetically engineered pig's kidney from a patient after it was damaged by a heart pump, showing potential for organ transplants. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Medicine

Battlefield medicine has come a long way. But that progress could be lost

Military doctors in Afghanistan had to quickly innovate and adapt to the high number of wounded soldiers, leading to the highest survival rate for battlefield wounds in history. [ more ]

News Center

Medicine

Antioxidant Gel Preserves Islet Function After Pancreas Removal - News Center

A novel antioxidant biomaterial could improve islet transplantation outcomes for chronic pancreatitis patients. [ more ]

WIRED