Science MIT researchers develop an AI model that can detect Covid-19 in asymptomatic individuals Slight changes in coughs can reveal the virus' presence By Cohen Coberly, November 1, 2020, 11:07 AM 95 comments
Wearable Tech Science Israeli researchers developed a wearable that predicts epileptic seizures before they happen Patients can have up to one hour of advanced notice before the onset of an episode By Cal Jeffrey, September 29, 2020, 4:44 PM
Industry Car Tech Nuro partners with CVS to test autonomous prescription deliveries It will be available to select Houston residents By Cohen Coberly, May 28, 2020, 2:06 PM
Science Electronics MIT shares details of emergency ventilator developed by students nearly a decade ago A mechanically-operated manual bag resuscitator By Shawn Knight, March 26, 2020, 1:37 PM
Industry Apple Tim Cook: Apple will donate 10 million medical masks to US healthcare workers And millions more to Europe By Cohen Coberly, March 25, 2020, 4:34 PM 14 comments
Science Electronics Blood-drawing robots could speed up doctor visits Would you let a robot draw your blood? By Shawn Knight, February 10, 2020, 4:28 PM 12 comments
Tech Culture Gaming Texas gamer saves teammate in UK after hearing him have a seizure She sent emergency services to his house By Rob Thubron, January 13, 2020, 7:11 AM 16 comments
Science Google Google's AI can reportedly detect breast cancer more accurately than medical professionals The AI reduced false negatives by 9.4 percent By Cohen Coberly, January 2, 2020, 4:43 PM
Science FDA assigns 'breakthrough' status to an algorithm that could detect heart failure early The research could save lives, if it's successful By Cohen Coberly, December 18, 2019, 5:24 PM
Security Canadian lab pays ransom to retrieve stolen data of 15 million customers 85,000 of LifeLabs' test results were also compromised By Rob Thubron, December 18, 2019, 6:45 AM
Mobile Tech Culture Phone-related injuries are increasing rapidly Be careful if you're easily distracted By Rob Thubron, December 6, 2019, 8:37 AM
Science Scientists develop a 'Liquid Health Check' that assesses multiple health factors with one blood test The test is still in its early stages, though By Cohen Coberly, December 2, 2019, 5:01 PM
Industry Amazon's AI-powered text-to-speech service can now transcribe medical notes in real time It could reduce the workload for doctors By Cohen Coberly, December 2, 2019, 3:33 PM
Science West Virginia University scientists are using brain implants to treat opioid addiction Clinical trials have already begun By Cohen Coberly, November 5, 2019, 5:31 PM 8 comments
Science MIT scientists develop capsule for oral administration of injectable drugs Microneedles aren't as terrifying as they sound By Shawn Knight, October 8, 2019, 4:16 PM 7 comments
Science Intel looking to use neural networks to repair spinal cord injuries Two-year program will attempt to bypass severed nerves with a combo of electrodes and AI By Cal Jeffrey, October 3, 2019, 12:44 PM
Science Deadly vaping-related lung disease claims the lives of four Americans (updated) The CDC is investigating the dilemma By Cohen Coberly, September 6, 2019, 3:37 PM 77 comments
Electronics Comcast could be working on an in-home, health-monitoring motion sensor Pilot testing begins this year By Cohen Coberly, May 21, 2019, 3:23 PM
Electronics Security Vulnerability in thousands of Medtronic implantable defibrillators could let hackers control devices The DHS has issued an alert By Rob Thubron, March 22, 2019, 6:27 AM 7 comments
Electronics Japan's last pager service is closing down next year 50 years after the devices were introduced to the country By Rob Thubron, December 4, 2018, 8:02 AM
Industry Software Amazon will sell software that mines medical records to improve healthcare And save money By Rob Thubron, November 28, 2018, 6:55 AM
Science World's fastest camera shoots at 10 trillion frames per second It can capture light in slow motion By Rob Thubron, October 15, 2018, 5:27 AM 17 comments
Science 'Epidural stimulation' is helping paralyzed spinal patients walk again Better living through transhumanism By Cal Jeffrey, September 25, 2018, 3:43 PM
Science Handheld device inspired by Star Trek's Tricorder can help diagnose cancers and heart attacks Now we want holodecks and teleporters By Rob Thubron, September 25, 2018, 7:48 AM
Science Mobile Researchers find that blue light from electronic devices could increase risk of blindness Don't use smartphones in dark rooms By Rob Thubron, August 10, 2018, 7:49 AM 10 comments