Study appears to debunk link between internet use and mental health
No "smoking gun" could be found
Healthcare articles
UnitedHealthcare accused of using AI that denies critical medical care coverage
(Allegedly) putting profit before patients? What a shock.
Researchers develop a system to keep the brain alive independent of body
Welcome to the world of tomorrow
Spinal implant helps man with Parkinson's disease walk miles without mobility issues
By electrically stimulating the spinal cord
MIT device could free those with type 1 diabetes from insulin injections and pumps
A living medical device made from human cells with its own life-support system
Robotics company debuts exoskeleton for healthcare workers
Includes design features to accommodate hospitals needs
New silicon-based "metasurfaces" can rapidly detect toxins, viruses, cancer, and other diseases
A biochip with wondrous diagnostic capabilities, seemingly ready for commercialization
FBI investigates ransomware attack impacting healthcare facilities across multiple states
Hospitals remain the most popular target for ransomware attacks
New experimental pill shows promising results in killing many types of cancer
Treating a previously "undruggable" protein mutation to shut down cancerous cell proliferation
Brain implants powered by AI help paralyzed man feel and move again
The technology could be used to help other paralyzed patients
Scientists develop novel brain-computer interface that plugs into your ear canal
Not sure if... incredibly appealing or outright terrifying
AI-powered neurotechnology evolution could be a threat to mental privacy, says UNESCO
"It's like putting neurotech on steroids"
Scientists conduct trial of 3D-printed prosthetic eyes
Faster and more affordable than a handcrafted prosthetic
Improved Google Lens app can now unreliably check if you have skin cancer
Editor's take: In the neverending game of spreading fake news and disinformation, generative AI has emerged as a massive business opportunity for unethical tech companies. And Google wants to be absolutely the best. Lens, the company's image-based search tool, is now introducing new features that will make a lot of hypochondriac and gullible users very happy.
Healthcare chain is using a GPT-4-based AI to generate medical records
Saving 12 minutes over human-made medical notes, hallucinations aside.
Electric stimulation in the brain improves memory performance in epileptic patients
Synchronizing brain activity seems to do wonders for memory-impaired people
Paralyzed man walks again after brain and spinal computerized implants
Implants create a wireless connection between the brain and spine
Scientists cook up a rechargeable battery that's safe to eat
A different kind of edible
Stanford scientists are using modified stem cells to 3D print human organs
One way to combat congenital heart disease
Toying with transparent mouse bodies in 3D VR - for science
A novel technique can turn a mouse body into a detailed 3D map of tissues and vessels
Amazon is winding down its Halo health division and issuing refunds
Too much uncertainty in a crowded space
Microsoft and Epic partnership will see OpenAI's GPT-4 used to discover trends in medical records
And draft letters to patients
Fuel cell implant uses blood sugar to manage type 1 diabetes
More testing and funding is needed to bring the device to market
IBM and Cleveland Clinic working on quantum computing-based healthcare research
A new era of accelerated discovery thanks to quantum, cloud and, of course, AI
This miniature chip is being used in a saliva-monitoring sensor that attaches to your tooth
About the width of a #2 pencil lead