Health insurance companies use AI to decide which health care treatment to cover. State laws and federal agencies are now moving toward regulating these algorithms. Read More.
Imagine diagnosing Parkinson s disease not with pricey scans or subjective checklists, but with a simple ear swab. Scientists in China have developed a promising early screening method that detects Parkinson s from subtle changes in the scent of ear wax yes, really. Read More.
Emerging health technologies are rapidly transforming modern medicine, sometimes faster than your doctor can keep up. From AI-powered diagnostics to wearable se Read More.
The company has so far treated patients who were weeks or months away from a transplant, but the device is theoretically suitable for longer-term use. Read More.
Nvidia, which is already working with J&J and Medtronic, plans to partner with medtech companies to build platforms for AI-enabled robotics, imaging and other features. Read More.
Fitness trackers often fail people with obesity by underestimating their energy burn, leading to discouraging results and misguided health data. Read More.
A ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their illegal use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment
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It starts with a scan. A blur of grayscale swirls across an MRI screen. Somewhere in that grainy image could be the beginning of something devastating—or n... Read More.
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new algorithm, the Krakencoder, that merges multiple types of brain imaging data to better understand how the brain s wiring underpins behavior, thought, and recovery after injury. Read More.
Some autistic traits related to challenges with social interaction, mental flexibility and visual perception could be alleviated through a new, noninvasive therapy. Read More.
In the first peer-reviewed study to examine the potential risks and benefits of teen skin-care routines posted on social media, scientists at Northwestern Medicine found girls ages 7 to 18 are using an average of six different products on their faces, with some girls using more than a dozen products. Read More.
