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Practice makes perfect: How VR is revolutionizing surgical training
Who needs cadavers when you can practice virtually?
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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?
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5G is safe, international panel of experts confirms
The panel updated radiation guidelines and confirms 5G is not a danger
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.