How robotic exoskeletons can help paraplegic patients heal from injuries
When neuroscientists fitted paraplegic patients with exoskeletons to help them walk, they found that the exoskeleton helped their healing......»»
More People Are Going Blind. AI Can Help Fight It
Early detection is crucial for treating eye disease. AI-enhanced eye scan analyses could spot warning signs quicker—and reach patients at scale......»»
The One-Shot Drug That Keeps on Dosing
Chronic illness patients often struggle to keep up with medications that need frequent, timely doses. What if a single shot lasted for months?.....»»
The robotic falcon maker who lost £100,000 to cyber criminals
John Donald transferred the money to fraudsters as his business struggled during the Covid pandemic......»»
Exploring the persistent threat of cyberattacks on healthcare
In this Help Net Security interview, Brett Harris, Cybersecurity Officer for the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, discusses the long-term impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions and what healthcare providers can do to protect patientsR.....»»
Deep-diving robotic sub could be last hope for lost Titanic tourists
With only hours left to save those aboard the lost Titanic submersible, a French underwater robot called Victor 6000 could be the rescue effort’s last hope......»»
Gentle Brain Stimulation Can Improve Memory During Sleep
Stimulating the frontal lobes of sleeping epilepsy patients improved their recall of information—and may one day help treat Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s......»»
Abortion Pill Use Is Surging Post-Dobbs. Now It’s Under Threat
Telehealth allowed patients in many US states to get abortion pills by mail. New legal challenges could block that access—but providers aren't giving up......»»
Nanoparticles deliver small interfering RNA to slow multiple myeloma
Research led by the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has used siRNA-based silencing of protein cyclophilin A (CyPA) to reduce tumor burden and extend the lives of patients with multiple myeloma......»»
Meta’s new AI app is both for patients with vocal cord damage and in-game NPCs
Meta (formerly Facebook) is introducing its first artificial intelligence offering in a text-to-audio app called Voicebox......»»
EcoFlow Blade Review: Great robot mower, for very specific lawns
The EcoFlow Blade robotic lawnmower will save you a lot of trouble this summer, given you're willing to handle the cost and have the right kind of lawn.With many appliances becoming "smart" every year — often needlessly — it's refreshing to see a.....»»
Study provides new insights on bacteria that cause food poisoning
Recently, Providencia spp. which have been detected in patients with gastroenteritis, and similar to enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli. O157 and Salmonella spp., have been attracting attention as causative agents of food poisoning......»»
Snakes as therapy animals: Reptiles help heal in Brazil
A yellow-and-brown boa constrictor wraps itself around David de Oliveira Gomes's neck like a scarf, but the 15-year-old Brazilian with autism is fascinated, not afraid......»»
This deal saves you $100 on this popular robotic pool cleaner
The Aiper Seagull SE robotic pool cleaner, which can clean the bottom of your pool without any wires and hoses, is currently on sale from Amazon for just $200......»»
Taking biofabrication to the next level: Innovations in volumetric bioprinting
Bioprinting is the printing of living cells and tissues. It's a promising technique that hopefully, one day, can solve the organ donor shortage by growing organs from patients' own cells. However, printing living tissues and cells is extremely compli.....»»
Strong earthquake rattles northern Japan; no damage reported
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries......»»
Lung Cancer Pill Halves Risk of Death in Some People
For lung cancer patients who have a specific genetic mutation, taking a pill called osimertinib after surgery greatly reduced the risk of lung cancer recurrence.....»»
Genomics Are a Lifesaver for Patients With Rare Diseases
The 100,000 Genomes Project has a massive database to help doctors and patients solve baffling medical cases and diagnose cancers......»»
3D printing, motion-tracking technology create new treatment options for veterinary orthopedic patients
When you walk into a veterinarian's office, you expect to see photos of furry friends, anatomy charts, and a computer upon which your doctor will make notes about your pet. When you walk into Dr. Kate Barnes' office, you see all of this with a futuri.....»»
NHTSA aims to cut 24K road injuries a year
Under the proposal, automakers would be required to equip all new vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems that can prevent or mitigate frontal crashes at higher speeds, detect pedestrians and work effectively in the dark......»»
More than 400 Grail patients incorrectly told they may have cancer
Life assurance customers pause review relationship with early-detection biotech. Enlarge / Grail is a subsidiary of Illumina, the world’s biggest gene sequencing company. (credit: Grail) More than 400 patients who sig.....»»