Tag: medicine

Practice makes perfect: How VR is revolutionizing surgical training

Who needs cadavers when you can practice virtually?

The next challenge for getting to Mars: What happens to the human body in space

Our technology is nearly ready to go to Mars. But are we?

5G is safe, international panel of experts confirms

The panel updated radiation guidelines and confirms 5G is not a danger

VR is making medical training cheaper, better, and more accessible than ever

Medical books aren't enough, but hands-on surgery experience is hard to come by. Could VR bridge that gap?

Researchers use artificial intelligence to develop powerful new antibiotic

The compound can kill E. coli and is even effective against some antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

Human trials take inflating needle-filled smart pills closer to market

Who wouldn’t want to be able to replace their regular painful injections with a smart pill? Meet the RaniPill.

Doctors are fighting brain cancer by growing mini-brains

Glioblastoma is one of the most common and aggressive forms of brain cancer. Now, researchers are growing organoids based on a patient's own tumor to find the most effective treatments for it.

Surgeons put near-death humans into suspended animation for the first time

Suspended animation has long been a science-fiction dream. Now, it’s reportedly been achieved for real by medics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Here's what it involves.

How glow-in-the-dark vampire bats are helping scientists solve a $50M problem

Could glow-in-the-dark vampire bats help researchers predict the effectiveness of a future rabies vaccine? Researchers from the University of Michigan and University of Glasgow think so.

New cardiology A.I. knows if you’ll die soon. Doctors can’t explain how it works

A cardiology A.I. is able to accurately predict your chances of dying in the next year just by looking at heart test results, despite the fact that the results may look totally fine to doctors.

Injectable electrodes may help treat everything from chronic pain to depression

A new drug-free treatment for health conditions ranging from chronic pain to epileptic seizures or depression could be on the horizon -- and it involves injectable electrodes. Here's how it works.

Scientists want to implant mini human brains in animals

Scientists can now transplant human mini-brains into animals. We spoke to an expert about the ethical issues involved in this research, as well as its potential benefits.

Canadian medical project demonstrates the health care potential of smart homes

A medical project involving smart homes demonstrates the technology's potential in treating mental illness and providing patients with a level of independence previously thought impossible.

Custom 3D-printed heads let doctors practice delicate brain procedures

Radiotherapists who operate to remove brain tumors could benefit from being able to practice on specific patients ahead of time. Thanks to customized 3D-printed heads, now they can!

UV-activated superglue could literally help to heal broken hearts

Scientists at China's Zhejiang University have developed a UV-activated adhesive glue that is capable of efficiently healing damage to organs, including the heart. Here's how it works.The post UV-activated superglue could literally help to heal broken hearts appeared first on Digital Trends.

Think your kid might have an ear infection? This app can confirm it

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new A.I.-powered smartphone app that’s able to listen for ear infections with a high level of accuracy. Here's how it works.The post Think your kid might have an ear infection? This app can confirm it appeared first on Digital Trends.

Think your kid might have an ear infection? This app can confirm it

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new A.I.-powered smartphone app that’s able to listen for ear infections with a high level of accuracy. Here's how it works.The post Think your kid might have an ear infection? This app can confirm it appeared first on Digital Trends.

Chinese doctors use 5G to perform surgery from hundreds of miles away

The surgeon behind your future life-saving surgery might not have to be in the same room as you. Heck, thanks to the burgeoning 5G revolution, they might not have to be in the same state.The post Chinese doctors use 5G to perform surgery from hundreds of miles away appeared first on Digital Trends.

Scientists have a way to turn off alcoholism: Blasting the brain with lasers

Researchers from Scripps Research have demonstrated that it is possible to reverse the desire to drink in alcohol-dependent rats by targeting a part of the brain using lasers. Here's how.The post Scientists have a way to turn off alcoholism: Blasting the brain with lasers appeared first on Digital Trends.

Inflating smart pills could be a painless alternative to injections

Could an inflating pill containing hidden microneedles replace painful injections? The creators of the RaniPill robotic capsule think so — and they have the human trials to prove it.The post Inflating smart pills could be a painless alternative to injections appeared first on Digital Trends.

Inflating smart pills could be a painless alternative to injections

Could an inflating pill containing hidden microneedles replace painful injections? The creators of the RaniPill robotic capsule think so — and they have the human trials to prove it.The post Inflating smart pills could be a painless alternative to injections appeared first on Digital Trends.

IBM’s new A.I. warns diabetes patients of dangerous blood sugar levels

IBM has teamed up with medical device maker Medtronic to develop an A.I. app that will warn people with diabetes if they risk 'going low' on their blood sugar levels. Here's how it works.The post IBM’s new A.I. warns diabetes patients of dangerous blood sugar levels appeared first on Digital Trends.

Patient receives 3D-printed rib implant in breakthrough procedure

A patient in Bulgaria recently received one of the first 3D-printed rib transplants in a potentially lifesaving operation. The results were cheaper and materially superior to other approaches.The post Patient receives 3D-printed rib implant in breakthrough procedure appeared first on Digital Trends.

From drones to smart pills, 2018 saw significant tech advances in medicine

From medical robots and CRISPR gene editing to algorithms and organ deliveries by drone, here are 2018's most significant landmark events in which cutting-edge technology met medicine.The post From drones to smart pills, 2018 saw significant tech advances in medicine appeared first on Digital Trends.

Baby in remote village is first person to receive a vaccine delivered by drone

A 1-month-old baby on a remote island in the South Pacific recently became the first person to receive a vaccine delivered by a commercial drone. Here's the reason that's so exciting.The post Baby in remote village is first person to receive a vaccine delivered by drone appeared first on Digital Trends.

3D printing could help regrow bones of injured combat veterans

A scientist at the University of Arizona is investigating ways to mend broken bones using 3D printing and adult stem cells. The research is geared toward helping veterans who suffer combat injuries.The post 3D printing could help regrow bones of injured combat veterans appeared first on Digital Trends.

Here’s who won the 2018 Nobel Prizes in Science and why

Thanks to the achievements of this year's winners of the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and medicine, we can better fight caner, probe quantum biology, and manufacture greener chemicals. One winner also includes the first female recipient in physics in 55 years.The post Here’s who won the 2018 Nobel Prizes in Science and why appeared first on Digital Trends.

Credit card-size device could slash the price of ultrasound sensors

An unassuming device developed by engineers at the University of British Columbia could pave the way for ultrasounds scanners that cost as little as $100. Barely bigger than a credit card, it is mobile and can be powered by a smartphone.The post Credit card-size device could slash the price of ultrasound sensors appeared first on Digital Trends.

A.I. bests experts at predicting deaths from heart disease

An artificial intelligence algorithm has bested experts at predicting patient deaths from heart disease. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers make yet another case for using A.I. to inform medical diagnoses.The post A.I. bests experts at predicting deaths from heart disease appeared first on Digital Trends.

Forget nausea and sweating — a side effect of this drug is lucid dreaming

Ever fancied controlling your dreams? Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison may be able to help -- courtesy of an anti-Alzheimer’s drug which can trigger lucid dreaming.The post Forget nausea and sweating — a side effect of this drug is lucid dreaming appeared first on Digital Trends.

‘Rogue medicine in a bathtub’ 4 experts on the vice and virtue of pharma hacking

A biohacker, pharmahacker, and two bioethicists walk into a bar. We ordered them a metaphorical round and had a chat about the risks and rewards of DIY medicine — from unsanctioned gene therapy to medication made on the kitchen counter.The post ‘Rogue medicine in a bathtub’ 4 experts on the vice and virtue of pharma hacking appeared first on Digital Trends.

By studying patient data, A.I. can limit toxicity in cancer treatment

In a bid to improve quality of life for cancer patients, a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned to machine learning to help avoid toxicity from cancer medications.The post By studying patient data, A.I. can limit toxicity in cancer treatment appeared first on Digital Trends.