Experts create controllable gastric balloon to aid weight loss
An innovative gastric balloon can inflate and deflate to improve weight loss effectiveness by simulating food intake.
I tried the 299 full-body scan that checks health risks in minutes
Neko Body Scan seeks to revolutionize preventive healthcare by offering comprehensive health assessments without the need for traditional medical interventions.
NY woman receives first fully robotic double lung transplant: 'An unbelievable thing'
Cheryl Mehrkar becomes the first recipient of a fully robotic double lung transplant, showcasing advanced surgical technology and improved recovery outcomes.
Experts create controllable gastric balloon to aid weight loss
An innovative gastric balloon can inflate and deflate to improve weight loss effectiveness by simulating food intake.
I tried the 299 full-body scan that checks health risks in minutes
Neko Body Scan seeks to revolutionize preventive healthcare by offering comprehensive health assessments without the need for traditional medical interventions.
NY woman receives first fully robotic double lung transplant: 'An unbelievable thing'
Cheryl Mehrkar becomes the first recipient of a fully robotic double lung transplant, showcasing advanced surgical technology and improved recovery outcomes.
New brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to 'speak' again
The new BCI system allows near-instantaneous speech communication for individuals with severe speech impairments, demonstrating unprecedented accuracy.
The dream of mentally responding to text messages and emails without a device faces one very practical hurdle - 'People like their skulls,' a neurologist says
Brain-computer interfaces enable control of devices through thought, presenting significant technical, medical, and ethical challenges that must be addressed.
Neuralink Testing Robot Arm Controlled by Brain Chip
Neuralink is launching trials to allow patients to control a robotic arm with their thoughts using brain-chip technology.
New brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to 'speak' again
The new BCI system allows near-instantaneous speech communication for individuals with severe speech impairments, demonstrating unprecedented accuracy.
The dream of mentally responding to text messages and emails without a device faces one very practical hurdle - 'People like their skulls,' a neurologist says
Brain-computer interfaces enable control of devices through thought, presenting significant technical, medical, and ethical challenges that must be addressed.
Neuralink Testing Robot Arm Controlled by Brain Chip
Neuralink is launching trials to allow patients to control a robotic arm with their thoughts using brain-chip technology.
The Real Story of Jean Purdy, Whose Work Developing IVF Is Portrayed in Netflix's Joy
Joy highlights Jean Purdy's pivotal role in the development of IVF and her personal struggle with infertility, which propelled her dedication to helping others.
A stroke changed a Miami teacher's life. How a new electrical device is helping her move
Lara's journey illustrates the potential of new medical devices in recovery from strokes, particularly the Vivistim nerve stimulation device for enhancing movement.
Food Additives Exposed: What Lies Beneath America's Food Supply
A common food additive, tartrazine, can make skin translucent, allowing observation of underlying tissues, potentially revolutionizing imaging technologies in medicine.
Scientists Use Wild Trick to Create Transparent Mice Where You Can See Their Internal Organs, Like a Clear 90s Nintendo
A new method using tartrazine dye makes mice transparent, enhancing visibility of organs and has potential applications in medical diagnostics and cosmetic procedures.
Food Additives Exposed: What Lies Beneath America's Food Supply
A common food additive, tartrazine, can make skin translucent, allowing observation of underlying tissues, potentially revolutionizing imaging technologies in medicine.
Scientists Use Wild Trick to Create Transparent Mice Where You Can See Their Internal Organs, Like a Clear 90s Nintendo
A new method using tartrazine dye makes mice transparent, enhancing visibility of organs and has potential applications in medical diagnostics and cosmetic procedures.
Heart issues, not pig kidney, killed transplant patient, doctors say
Rick Slayman died from a cardiac event unrelated to his kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, highlighting the risks in medical procedures.
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.
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.
Heart issues, not pig kidney, killed transplant patient, doctors say
Rick Slayman died from a cardiac event unrelated to his kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, highlighting the risks in medical procedures.
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.
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.
The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients
The first CRISPR-based treatment, Casgevy, has been approved for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, marking a significant advance in gene-editing therapies.
Mike Curtis
eGenesis is using CRISPR to edit pig genes for safer human organ transplants.
The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients
The first CRISPR-based treatment, Casgevy, has been approved for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, marking a significant advance in gene-editing therapies.
Mike Curtis
eGenesis is using CRISPR to edit pig genes for safer human organ transplants.
Biden is announcing $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer
President Biden aims to cut U.S. cancer fatalities by 50% in 25 years before leaving office.
Precision robotics offers hope for heart disease treatment
An advanced robotic system at SickKids revolutionizes treatment approaches for heart disease, enabling precise drug testing in dynamic heart tissue.
Surgeon tells of joy after separating conjoined twins Minal and Mirha in 14-hour operation
The conjoined twins Minal and Mirha are recovering well after a complex surgery performed by Prof Jeelani's team in Turkey.
AI Model Detects Residual Brain Tumour In 10 Seconds, Offers Real-Time Guidance
FastGlioma significantly improves the detection of residual brain tumours post-surgery using AI, boasting a 92% detection rate compared to traditional methods.
Biden is announcing $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer
President Biden aims to cut U.S. cancer fatalities by 50% in 25 years before leaving office.
Precision robotics offers hope for heart disease treatment
An advanced robotic system at SickKids revolutionizes treatment approaches for heart disease, enabling precise drug testing in dynamic heart tissue.
Surgeon tells of joy after separating conjoined twins Minal and Mirha in 14-hour operation
The conjoined twins Minal and Mirha are recovering well after a complex surgery performed by Prof Jeelani's team in Turkey.
AI Model Detects Residual Brain Tumour In 10 Seconds, Offers Real-Time Guidance
FastGlioma significantly improves the detection of residual brain tumours post-surgery using AI, boasting a 92% detection rate compared to traditional methods.
New generation of radioactive drugs strike cancer with molecular precision
X-ray therapy initiated a revolution in cancer treatment that has evolved significantly over the years, leading to more precise and effective therapies.
A Virologist Took a Dramatic Step to Treat Her Cancer
Beata Halassy self-experimented with oncolytic viruses for her breast cancer, showing promising results after four years without recurrence.
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
New generation of radioactive drugs strike cancer with molecular precision
X-ray therapy initiated a revolution in cancer treatment that has evolved significantly over the years, leading to more precise and effective therapies.
A Virologist Took a Dramatic Step to Treat Her Cancer
Beata Halassy self-experimented with oncolytic viruses for her breast cancer, showing promising results after four years without recurrence.
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
How AI Is Using Tongue Color to Predict Diseases With High Accuracy | HackerNoon
AI is quickly being adopted in healthcare, particularly for disease diagnostics using innovative methods as demonstrated by tongue color analysis.
Implant Could Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths - News Center
The Naloximeter device can autonomously reverse opioid overdoses, addressing the critical need for timely intervention without the necessity for a bystander.
How AI Is Using Tongue Color to Predict Diseases With High Accuracy | HackerNoon
AI is quickly being adopted in healthcare, particularly for disease diagnostics using innovative methods as demonstrated by tongue color analysis.
Implant Could Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths - News Center
The Naloximeter device can autonomously reverse opioid overdoses, addressing the critical need for timely intervention without the necessity for a bystander.
Berkeley startup wins government award to develop radiation and lead poisoning treatment
HOPO Therapeutics aims to develop drugs that selectively target and remove toxic metals from the body, posing a significant health threat.
How to transform scientific discoveries into better treatments
Transforming scientific discoveries into effective treatments requires innovative collaboration across disciplines and sectors to address complex healthcare challenges.
Breakthrough by William Pao review the drugs do work
Creative innovation in drug development becomes a transformative force in medicine, driven by personal dedication and often serendipitous discoveries.
Berkeley startup wins government award to develop radiation and lead poisoning treatment
HOPO Therapeutics aims to develop drugs that selectively target and remove toxic metals from the body, posing a significant health threat.
How to transform scientific discoveries into better treatments
Transforming scientific discoveries into effective treatments requires innovative collaboration across disciplines and sectors to address complex healthcare challenges.
Breakthrough by William Pao review the drugs do work
Creative innovation in drug development becomes a transformative force in medicine, driven by personal dedication and often serendipitous discoveries.
How a Brooklyn hospital network is addressing disparities in the outer boroughs
Maimonides Medical Center addresses healthcare disparities by providing advanced heart failure treatment with L.V.A.D., enhancing patient quality of life in Brooklyn.
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.
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.
How a Brooklyn hospital network is addressing disparities in the outer boroughs
Maimonides Medical Center addresses healthcare disparities by providing advanced heart failure treatment with L.V.A.D., enhancing patient quality of life in Brooklyn.
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.
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.
John Clements, Whose Research Saved Thousands of Babies, Dies at 101
Dr. John A. Clements significantly advanced pulmonary research, discovering surfactant crucial for healthy lung function, especially in premature infants.
World's first whole-eye and partial face transplant patient adjusting to new normal, 1 year after historic surgery: 'Second chance'
Aaron James underwent the first whole-eye and partial-face transplant, finding joy in life after tragic injuries from an electrocution accident.
Rotterdam startup aims to improve laparoscopy with turbine tech
Spatium Medical has developed a revolutionary smart insufflation device for laparoscopic surgeries, enhancing patient outcomes with stable pressure and personalized settings.
World's first whole-eye and partial face transplant patient adjusting to new normal, 1 year after historic surgery: 'Second chance'
Aaron James underwent the first whole-eye and partial-face transplant, finding joy in life after tragic injuries from an electrocution accident.
Rotterdam startup aims to improve laparoscopy with turbine tech
Spatium Medical has developed a revolutionary smart insufflation device for laparoscopic surgeries, enhancing patient outcomes with stable pressure and personalized settings.
US veteran makes 'incredible' progress after world's first eye transplant
Aaron James, the first recipient of a whole-eye transplant, is making remarkable progress a year later, resuming aspects of his normal life.
Government Scientist Investigating Whether Aging Parts of Your Brain Can Be Replaced With Cloned Tissue
Revolutionary approach to anti-aging through brain tissue replacement may redefine identity and memory.
Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent
A food dye can make animal tissues temporarily transparent, enhancing visibility for medical applications.
What Can We Learn from Menstrual Blood?
Startups are utilizing data from tampons and pads to enhance understanding of diseases like endometriosis, which often goes misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.
Alzheimer's drug may save lives through 'suspended animation'- Harvard Gazette
Donepezil may be repurposed to create a state of 'biostasis' in emergency situations, potentially extending survival time for critically injured patients.
The FDA just cleared a new device that stops bleeding from gunshot wounds in seconds
Traumagel is a new hemostatic gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding, promising to revolutionize how emergencies are treated.
FDA Approves Futuristic Gel That Can Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding in Seconds
The FDA has approved Traumagel, a gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding from life-threatening injuries, revolutionizing emergency medical response.
The FDA just cleared a new device that stops bleeding from gunshot wounds in seconds
Traumagel is a new hemostatic gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding, promising to revolutionize how emergencies are treated.
FDA Approves Futuristic Gel That Can Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding in Seconds
The FDA has approved Traumagel, a gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding from life-threatening injuries, revolutionizing emergency medical response.
Brain implants to treat epilepsy, arthritis, or even incontinence? They may be closer than you think
Oran Knowlson's brain implant reduced his seizures by 80% and significantly improved his quality of life.
The Picostim implant could pave the way for advanced treatments in epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite, could someday deliver drugs to the brain
Researchers are exploring the use of parasites like Toxoplasma gondii to deliver therapeutic proteins into the brain for treating neurological conditions.
NHS to offer life-changing' gene therapy for blood disorder thalassaemia
Casgevy gene therapy approved for severe thalassaemia on NHS in England, potentially offering a lifetime cure with significant benefits for patients.
10 Best Medical Designs Innovating & Upping The Healthcare Industry - Yanko Design
Innovative medical designs are transforming healthcare with improved functionality and aesthetics.
Transcranial volumetric imaging using a conformal ultrasound patch - Nature
Development of a conformal ultrasound patch for accurate and continuous monitoring of cerebral blood flow.
An automated approach to saving lives
Cellares aims to enhance access to critical cell therapies through innovative manufacturing approaches.
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.
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.
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.
Doctors use microwave solution to thyroid problems
Microwave ablation used for non-cancerous thyroid growths
Local anesthesia used, no scarring around neck
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
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.
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.
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.
Antioxidant Gel Preserves Islet Function After Pancreas Removal - News Center
A novel antioxidant biomaterial could improve islet transplantation outcomes for chronic pancreatitis patients.
Woman Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Has It Removed
Removing pig kidney due to heart pump issues led to improved patient outcome.
NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection
Patients with MS in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will have access to a new under-the-skin injection, Ocrelizumab, to help manage the disease.
A rare voice box transplant helped a Mass. man with cancer speak again. He retained his Boston accent.
Rare larynx transplant restores voice for cancer patient.
Bionic leg breakthrough: Robotic leg is controlled by human thoughts
Scientists developed brain-controlled prosthetic leg for amputees, enhancing natural gait and speed, aiming for commercial availability in five years.
It's getting so hot, EMTs are putting overheated people in iced body bags
Medical professionals are repurposing body bags into cooling baths for heat-related illnesses.
Cheaper Versions of Popular New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Being Developed
Chinese and Indian pharmaceutical companies are developing cheaper weight-loss drug versions to reach more people globally.
Bromley man among first to receive new robotic treatment for eye disease
Patients with wet AMD may need fewer eye injections with robot-controlled radiotherapy, reducing the burden of treatment.
Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90
Akira Endo's groundbreaking discovery of statins transformed the prevention of heart disease and strokes, saving countless lives worldwide.