Medical Tech - Page 7

Breast Cancer November 22, 2024

AI detects woman’s breast cancer after routine screening missed it: 'Deeply grateful'

A U.K. woman had her breast cancer detected through AI after a routine mammogram came back as normal. Experts Drs. Nicole Saphier and Harvey Castro discuss the power of AI in cancer care.

Health November 1, 2024

Parents trust AI for medical advice more than doctors, researchers find

A study from the University of Kansas found that parents seeking information on their children’s health trust AI more than professionals. AI expert Harvey Castro discusses the benefits and risks.

Health October 29, 2024

Elon Musk wants people to submit their medical scans to Grok, his AI chatbot

Elon Musk is urging people to submit X-rays, PET scans, MRIs or other medical images to Grok, his AI chatbot, for analysis. While experts say the tool has promise, they recommend using caution.

HEALTH October 4, 2024

Man paralyzed in diving mishap has medical miracle a year after AI-powered brain implant

A man who was left paralyzed after a diving accident is starting to regain movement a year after receiving an artificial intelligence-powered implant in his brain.

TECH October 1, 2024

Surgeons use PlayStation controller for long-distance endoscopy

Surgeons performed endoscopy on a pig 5,780 miles away using a video game controller. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has the details on this groundbreaking experiment.

Prostate Cancer September 22, 2024

Prostate cancer signs, symptoms and lifestyle changes that could reduce your risk

Prostate cancer is diagnosed in men, and affects the prostate gland. Oftentimes, symptoms are benign and the disease doesn't require immediate treatment during early stages.

OPINION September 20, 2024

AI shouldn't decide who dies. It's neither human nor humane

Artificial intelligence is changing the face of medicine. But there have to be limits. AI is vulnerable to incompetence and malice and isn't humane enough for end-of-life decisions.

Lymphoma September 18, 2024

Lymphoma signs, symptoms, common treatment options for the blood cancer

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that impacts a person's immune system. There are two main types, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin, though there are many subtypes that fall under each.

HEALTH September 10, 2024

‘Smart mask’ could detect asthma, COPD and other medical conditions, researchers say

Researchers at Caltech have developed a "smart mask" to screen for conditions like respiratory infections, COPD, asthma and post-COVID infections. Doctors share their opinions.

HEALTH September 7, 2024

Your sweat could hold secrets about your health, researchers say — here’s how

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important chemical levels using only human sweat. Here's how it works.

POLITICS August 29, 2024

Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with 'Chinese military company'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a long history of ties to a Minnesota research institute with deep connections to the Chinese Communist Party and a doctor investigated by the FBI.