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Mail Online
5 months ago
OMG science

Scientists build tiny bio-robots from human cells to repair neurons

Scientists have developed tiny robots using human cells that can repair damaged cells and tissue.
The robots, called 'anthrobots,' are made from a person's own cells, which helps to prevent rejection and eliminates the need for immunosuppressants. [ more ]
Alleywatch
5 months ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 11/20/23

ALTR, a SaaS provider, raised $25M in funding.
Apiture, a digital banking solutions provider, raised $10M in funding.
CytoVale, a medical technology company, raised $84M in funding.
Divergent, a digital production system developer, raised $230M in funding. [ more ]
Stanford Medicine Magazine
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-boosted biopsy scrutiny - Stanford Medicine Magazine

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the practice of pathology by analyzing digital images of tissue samples.
Stanford Medicine is one of two academic medical centers with a fully digitized pathology department. [ more ]
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www.theatlantic.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Hypochondria Never Dies

Health anxiety is on the rise in the age of online self-diagnosis, fueled by easy access to medical information and advanced technologies. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Medicine

How ECMO Is Redefining Death

Medical technology like ECMO can sustain life but raises ethical dilemmas with consequences such as potential prolonged suffering and futility. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Rad AI, a startup that helps radiologists save time on report generation, raises $50M Series B from Khosla Ventures | TechCrunch

AI image recognition may soon outperform human radiologists, but current challenge is shortage of radiologists.
Khosla-backed Rad AI focuses on reducing radiologists' documentation time with AI tool, not replacing humans with machines. [ more ]
Nature
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's keen diagnostic eye

Supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the availability of iodinated contrast dyes for medical imaging in the United States. [ more ]
Acm
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Turns Thoughts into Text

Researchers at UTS have developed a portable system that can convert thoughts into text.
The system uses an AI model trained on EEG data to translate brain signals into words and sentences. [ more ]
Acm
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Turns Thoughts into Text

Researchers at UTS have developed a portable system that can convert thoughts into text.
The system uses an AI model trained on EEG data to translate brain signals into words and sentences. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
OMG science

You Can Test Your Blood for 50 Kinds of Cancer

The rapid introduction of new cancer screening technology, like the Galleri test, raises concerns and sparks debates about its potential benefits to patients. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Labour pledges to give every child with diabetes glucose monitoring technology

Labour pledges smartphones for children with type 1 diabetes for glucose monitoring technology
Partnership with companies to ensure accessibility of technology to all families [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

Man with amputated fingers since childhood gets life changing 3D-printed Bionic fingers - Yanko Design

Technology can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Advanced 3D printing and scanning technology can revolutionize the development of prosthetics. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

Photoacoustic Imaging Watch photographs blood vessels to monitor heart rate, SpO2 in real time - Yanko Design

Wearable watch monitors blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels through skin photos.
Photoacoustic Imaging Watch miniaturizes technology for real-time heart health monitoring. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago
Design

World's First AR Glasses that correct Partial Retinal Blindness: Hands-on with Eyecane AR at MWC 2024 - Yanko Design

AR technology can benefit neglected groups like those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Cellico's Eyecane AR glasses feature a 4K camera to help AMD patients see clearly by filling in blind spots with digitally captured imagery. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago
Health

Startup building 'biowearables' for chronic kidney disease nets 2.3M

Biowearable technology for CKD patients
Real-time monitoring with biowearable sensor [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Health

AI tool that predicts side-effect risk in breast cancer patients to be trialled

AI can predict breast cancer treatment side effects.
AI may assist in personalized care for breast cancer patients. [ more ]
Design Milk
3 months ago
Web design

Cast21 Helps Mend Broken Bones Sans the Itch and Smell

Cast21 is a new type of cast that is comfortable, waterproof, and easy to remove.
The cast is made of silicone tubes filled with a fast hardening resin, providing a breathable yet rigid layer of protection. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Business

Boston Scientific To Acquire Axonics For About $3.7 Bln

Axonics will be acquired by Boston Scientific for $3.7 billion in cash. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Boston

Boston Scientific To Acquire Axonics For About $3.7 Bln

Axonics will be acquired by Boston Scientific for $3.7 billion in cash. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Boston

Boston Scientific To Acquire Axonics For About $3.7 Bln

Axonics will be acquired by Boston Scientific for $3.7 billion in cash. [ more ]
Acm
5 months ago
Digital life

AI Turns Thoughts into Text

Researchers at UTS have developed a portable system that can convert thoughts into text.
The system uses an AI model trained on EEG data to translate brain signals into words and sentences. [ more ]
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