Technology

Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a powerful new artificial intelligence model that can distinguish between male and female brains. Read More.

A new smart liner called Roliner lets amputees adjust prosthetic fit in real time via smartphone, easing pain and improving comfort, mobility and independence. Read More.

The use of data from health-tracking devices such as Fitbits and Apple Watches as criminal evidence raises significant constitutional and reliability concerns, and practice tips for defense counsel include questioning the direct correlation between aberrant data and criminal behavior, say attorneys at Barclay Damon. Read More.

In this edition of STAT's Health Tech newsletter: Does evidence support wider adoption of AI-assisted colonoscopies? Read More.

AI-powered conversation is emerging as a new vital sign in healthcare—continuous, intelligent and powerfully human. Read More.

Wearable devices, such as a glucose meter device or a defibrillator and pacemaker, can provide valuable and real-time information to a healthcare provider so that decisions can be made to protect the patient. Read More.

The shape of AI regulation will be uncertain under the Trump administration this year, while healthcare companies will continue bolstering cyber defenses to withstand increasing attacks, experts say. Read More.

As tools powered by artificial intelligence increasingly make their way into health care, the latest research from UC Santa Cruz Politics Department doctoral candidate Lucia Vitale takes stock of the current landscape of promises and anxieties. Read More.

For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates.  Read More.

Investigators from Mass General Brigham have conducted a multi-ancestry, whole genome sequencing association study of Alzheimer's disease and found evidence for 16 new susceptibility genes, expanding the study of Alzheimer's disease in underrepresented groups. The work is published in the Alzheimer's & Dementia journal. Read More.

Perinatal Associates has grown by implementing both telehealth consults and tele-ultrasound, aiding mothers through nearly 9,000 pregnancies statewide this past year. Read More.

Dublin, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Strategic Intelligence: Digital Health (2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Read More.

AI can transcribe clinical notes, draft MyChart messages, interpret X-rays and...well, what else can it do? Read More.

A new study found that cold-water immersion offers a number of short-lived potential health benefits. In the 12 hours after cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels. Brief cold showers were associated with a slightly higher quality of life. Read More.

Can technology help treat mental illness? These 5 mental health technologies are proof that tech can greatly improve care and efficacy of current therapies. Read More.