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Dr. Google Will See You Now
January 27, 20207 mins304 views
A new study from Google’s DeepMind shows that artificial intelligence may be able to predict breast cancer better…
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INFOGRAPHIC. Raising Awareness About HIV and AIDS
January 23, 20202 mins514 views
Raising awareness about HIV and AIDS is important to ensure those suffering are treated fairly, equally and with…
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CES. Take a Seat in a Connected Chair
January 21, 20203 mins238 views
French start-up Hygia, present at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, has developed the Hygia Pulse connected chair to…
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A Human Body Extension
January 20, 20205 mins71 views
Imagine a made-to-measure 3D-printed wheelchair “cool enough to go to the club with” and that would be a…
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Transhumanism: Repairing and Improving the Human
January 16, 20209 mins773 views
The American sociologist and bioethicist James Hughes talked to us about transhumanism, artificial intelligence, genetic modification and other…
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Artificial Intelligence: Elementary, IBM Watson
January 14, 20207 mins2200 views
It’s impossible to talk about artificial intelligence without mentioning IBM’s Watson. A pioneer in cognitive computing, the American…
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Neom: An AI Metropolis in the Desert
January 14, 20209 mins976 views
Saudi Arabia’s Neom project pushes urban and technology ambition boundaries. This futuristic, $500 billion artificial intelligence metropolis sprawling…
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2020: New Decade, New Disruption
January 3, 20205 mins771 views
The speed at which healthcare technology is now developing is staggering. From clinical trials for gene therapies that…
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Quantum Medicine and Bioresonance in the Spotlight
December 20, 20197 mins359 views
Metatron—This word could be used as the title of a science fiction movie. However, it is a very…
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Eye Scan for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s
December 10, 20193 mins722 views
North American medical imaging company RetiSpec was awarded in October by the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) for…
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The First Isodose Sonographer
December 8, 20195 mins234 views
Thanks to the acquisition of General Electric’s Pristina 3D sonographer, the breast clinic of the CHIREC hospital in…
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Tokyo 2020: New Speech Translator
December 7, 20193 mins500 views
As Japan gears up to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, a surge in visitors is expected, up from…
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Combining Hypnosis and VR
December 5, 20199 mins170 views
HypnoVR is a multisensory tool that combines hypnosis techniques with virtual reality and music therapy. Tested in hospitals…
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3D Printing Micro Tumors
November 28, 201910 mins167 views
Tissue engineering company CTIBiotech makes three-dimensional human tissue models that are as close as possible to what is happening…
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Drone-Delivery Start-up in Rwanda
November 26, 201951 secs120 views
Many African countries like Rwanda face daunting logistical issues. Infrastructure networks are frequently in poor condition, while local…
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Iron Man-Like Arm
November 20, 20191 min170 views
The start-up UniExo develops modular robotic exoskeleton devices to help people with injuries and mobility problems restore their…
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A Russian Project Based on AI Promises a Quick Diagnosis of Cancer
November 14, 20195 mins91 views
Sergey Botkin, the most famous Russian doctor of the 19th century, dreamed of becoming a mathematician. A century…
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MEDICA. Peak Performance in Digital Sports Technology
November 14, 20195 mins169 views
The Medica Medicine + Sports Conference highlights how big data and AI are transforming the world of sports…
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MEDICA. IoT Is Transforming Healthcare
November 14, 20196 mins250 views
From wristbands that make diagnoses to patches that detect diseases, monitor data and manage treatment, wearable and IoT…
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MEDICA. HAIs Driving the Medical Consumables Market
November 14, 20196 mins132 views
A growing awareness of the need to control hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and cross-contamination is one factor driving the…
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Tokyo 2020: A Game Changer for Para-Athletes
November 13, 20192 mins
As Paralympians and sports enthusiasts look ahead to Tokyo 2020, many are suggesting the event is already challenging…
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Immunotherapy: Yeast-Based Injections to Kill Cancer
November 13, 20194 mins65 views
French start-up Inovactis has developed a promising treatment for cancer with 100% survival in mice with very aggressive…
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Tracking Change: Glasses that Focus Automatically
November 12, 20193 mins
Engineers at Stanford University in California have developed a pair of glasses that automatically adjust their focus depending…
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Robotic Lenses Controlled by Muscles
November 10, 20193 mins69 views
Soft robotic lenses that can zoom in and out at the blink of the human eye have been…
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An AI Device to Treat Wounds
November 9, 20191 min92 views
The Italian artificial intelligence company Omnidermal Biomedics was formed in 2017 by three engineers with a shared vision…
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Digital Bracelet to Predict Epileptic Seizures
November 6, 20192 mins81 views
The Tunisian startup Epilert is developing a wearable device for epilepsy detection using artificial intelligence. The health…
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Transforming Medicine with AI
November 5, 20192 mins85 views
The Kyoto-based start-up Hacarus is on a mission to transform medicine with artificial intelligence. Founded in 2014, it is now…
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A Home Robot for Elderly Patients
November 4, 20192 mins107 views
For thirty years, the German company Medisana has been delivering home health care products to help people monitor…
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A Brain-Controlled Exoskeleton Made Him Walk Again
October 9, 20192 mins53 views
A young 28-year-old quadriplegic was able to walk again thanks to a revolutionary exoskeleton and neuroprosthesis. A world…
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REHACARE. On a Roll with Loopwheels
October 9, 20192 mins59 views
New lightweight wheels employing revolutionary shock-absorbing technology are significantly reducing vibrations for wheelchair users. Loopwheels, featuring springs…
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MEDICA. Stratasys’ New J750 Digital Anatomy Printer
October 8, 201916 mins104 views
Stratasys premiered its new J750 Digital Anatomy Printer at the Medica/COMPAMED trade show. It is Stratasys’ first 3D…
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REHACARE. Filling Up
October 2, 20193 mins
When Niall El-Assaad struggled to get his car filled up at petrol stations in the UK he decided…
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REHACARE. Reinventing the Wheel
October 2, 20192 mins
Mobility has been stepped up a gear with the launch of new equipment at REHACARE 2019, in late…
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The Rapidly Developing Field of Neuroprosthetics
October 2, 20195 mins121 views
With brain-machine interface technology now developing rapidly, neuroprosthetics—implants containing multi-contact electrodes that can replace certain nerve functionalities—have the…
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The Future for Bionic Eyes
October 2, 20196 mins381 views
Once the stuff of science fiction, the implanting of bionic eyes to restore sight to blind people is…
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DreamHomes in Malaysia: Building a Healthier Lifestyle
October 2, 20197 mins112 views
Last year, wellness real estate shot up to a $134 billion industry worldwide. Doctors are now being solicited…