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Defibrillator installed on Everest winds up saving climber's life just weeks later

June 6, 2025

Defibrillator installed on Everest winds up saving climber's life just weeks later

David Sullivan's defibrillator on Mount Everest wound up saving a life, highlighting the importance of CPR training and access to life-saving devices in remote areas.

FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk

June 3, 2025

FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk

AI-driven Clairity Breast platform, now FDA-approved, predicts five-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, enhancing early detection and prevention.

Brain implant enables ALS patient to communicate using AI

May 31, 2025

Brain implant enables ALS patient to communicate using AI

Brad G. Smith, an ALS patient, regains communication abilities with a Neuralink implant, illustrating the potential of brain-computer interfaces in aiding speech impairments.

Prostate cancer screening after 70: Experts question guidance after Biden's diagnosis

May 25, 2025

Prostate cancer screening after 70: Experts question guidance after Biden's diagnosis

Prostate cancer screening guidelines vary, especially for men over age 70. Experts discuss and debate current guidance following Joe Biden's aggressive diagnosis.

AI breakthrough allows doctors to 'see' dangerous blood clots forming

May 18, 2025

AI breakthrough allows doctors to 'see' dangerous blood clots forming

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a groundbreaking AI-powered technology that can non-invasively monitor platelet activity in real time, detecting potentially deadly blood clots.

AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival

May 12, 2025

AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival

Mass General Brigham has introduced an AI tool called FaceAge that estimates biological age and predicts survival odds. A physician and AI specialist weighs in on its promise and potential pitfalls.

Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation

May 10, 2025

Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation

An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.

Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital

May 9, 2025

Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital

Innovative Maryland surgeons pioneer first-of-its-kind transorbital approach to remove spinal tumors, successfully treating a young woman's rare chordoma cancer.

World’s first continuous beating heart transplant

April 29, 2025

World’s first continuous beating heart transplant

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the first nonstop beating heart transplant, called zero ischemic time, at Taiwan hospital changes surgery.

Paralyzed man with ALS is third to receive NeuraLink implant, can type with brain

April 29, 2025

Paralyzed man with ALS is third to receive NeuraLink implant, can type with brain

Brad Smith, an Arizona husband and father with ALS, has become the third person to receive Neuralink, the brain implant made by Elon Musk’s company.