#medical-innovation

[ follow ]
Health
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

New techniques for expanding heart transplant donations show potential for success with DCD hearts.
Healthcare
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

'I cried from relief' over new heart condition treatment at St George's Hospital

Pulsed Field Ablation is a new procedure for treating atrial fibrillation, offering a minimally invasive alternative with positive patient outcomes.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

AI Controlled Robot Performs Gallbladder Removal With "100 Percent Accuracy"

The surgical robot acted like a self-driving car that can "navigate any road, in any condition, responding intelligently to whatever it encounters," demonstrating its autonomy.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Robot surgery on humans could be trialled within decade after success on pig organs

Automated surgery shows potential, evidenced by a study where an AI-trained robot successfully conducted pig gall bladder operations with a 100% success rate, showcasing efficient performance.
Artificial intelligence
#artificial-intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Stanford Doctors Invent Device That Appears to Be Able to Save Tons of Stroke Patients Before They Die

A novel milli-spinner device significantly improves clot removal in ischemic stroke cases with higher efficacy and precision compared to traditional methods.
Cancer
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Hidden Barriers Holding Back Cancer's Most Promising Treatments

Immune checkpoint inhibitors revolutionized cancer treatment but progress has slowed due to various barriers.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Men should get their prostates checked each year,' says dad of two now clear of cancer after just one session of new therapy

Non-invasive focal therapy significantly aids recovery from prostate cancer.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

AI Alone Won't Transform U.S. Healthcare

Imagine it's the middle of the night, and your child is seriously ill. You rush to the hospital, bracing for mountains of paperwork, long waits, and an overburdened staff.
SF parents
#healthcare
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

'My eye was saved by a placenta after acid attack'

A donated placenta was successfully used in eye surgeries to aid a man after an acid attack, highlighting innovative medical applications of donated tissues.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

'My eye was saved by a placenta after acid attack'

A donated placenta was successfully used in eye surgeries to aid a man after an acid attack, highlighting innovative medical applications of donated tissues.
Wearables
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New smartphone app screens for a concerning blood condition - using a photo of your fingernails

A new app screens for anemia using fingernail images, promising quick and accurate results comparable to traditional blood tests.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Europe's first cryonics lab Tomorrow.Bio bags 5M

Tomorrow.Bio secures €5M funding to advance cryonics services and expand into the US, focusing on research and preservation methods.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

World first: ultra-powerful CRISPR treatment trialled in a person

Prime editing has been used successfully in a patient for the first time, offering hope for rare disease treatments.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Baby is healed with world's first personalized gene-editing treatment

A custom gene-editing treatment for a rare genetic disorder may pave the way for therapies for thousands of other genetic diseases.
Cancer
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

FDA approves the first at-home cervical cancer testing kit, enhancing access to HPV screening for women.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Nobody's Controlling Your Decisions?' Bret Baier Asks RFK Jr. About Ex-Running Mate's Accusation

Kennedy defended Dr. Casey Means, emphasizing her commitment to innovative medicine, stating that she's driven by genuine health improvements rather than the traditional billing mindset of the medical field.
SF politics
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Neuroscientists are racing to turn brain waves into speech

Voice neuroprosthesis could restore speech for those affected by conditions like ALS and stroke, with potential commercial applications.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Grandmother given 'second chance' after world-first heart valve operation

"It was a first-in-the-world procedure," the Gildersome, West Yorks resident said. "I wasn't scared of the operation, I think it was just the unknown...my inspiration was to get well for my family and grandchildren."
Women in technology
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

1 heart transplant saves 3 young children in New York City

Doctors saved three children's lives with a split-root domino heart transplant in New York City.
fromNature
3 months ago

Japan's big bet on stem-cell therapies might soon pay off with breakthrough therapies

"After nearly two decades of hard work and setbacks, many say that Japan is on the cusp of bringing these therapies to market."
Alternative medicine
London startup
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

London heart attack patient, 71, is Britain's first to get lifesaving chemotherapy-style' treatment

A pioneering heart attack treatment could reduce deaths by nearly two-thirds and improve patients' quality of life.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Future of Instant Communication Through AI

Researchers have developed a real-time device to convert brain signals into speech, offering hope for those who cannot speak.
#organ-transplantation
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

What's in a Name: Cure51 Co-founder Nicolas Wolikow on honouring Rosalind Franklin and one of the most important photos ever taken - Silicon Canals

We named our Techbio startup Cure51 after Rosalind Franklin, whose works and discoveries were game-changing for modern medicine as we know it today.
Cancer
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto's University Health Network launches scientist recruitment campaign amid U.S. health cuts, layoffs | CBC News

"We know there is an incredible opportunity to supercharge our Canadian economy through bold investment in science and technology," Connor said.
Canada news
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children marks milestone 150-year anniversary | CBC News

SickKids Hospital has a rich history of innovation and care, starting from a small rented house to becoming a leading children's hospital.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

World's Smallest Pacemaker is Activated by Light - News Center

We have developed what is, to our knowledge, the world's smallest pacemaker. There's a crucial need for temporary pacemakers in pediatric heart surgeries, and that's a use case where size miniaturization is incredibly important.
Wearables
#cancer-research
fromwww.mcall.com
4 months ago
Cancer

Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?

Research on restoring fertility in childhood cancer survivors is underway, using sperm-producing stem cells.
Jaiwen Hsu is the first recipient of stem cells aimed at restoring fertility post-cancer.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Rafael Lopez, oncologist: With a blood test we expect to be able to identify the weaknesses of almost all tumors'

Liquid biopsy technology is revolutionizing cancer treatment by enabling earlier detection and better prognostication.
Cancer
fromwww.mcall.com
4 months ago

Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?

Research on restoring fertility in childhood cancer survivors is underway, using sperm-producing stem cells.
Jaiwen Hsu is the first recipient of stem cells aimed at restoring fertility post-cancer.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Rafael Lopez, oncologist: With a blood test we expect to be able to identify the weaknesses of almost all tumors'

Liquid biopsy technology is revolutionizing cancer treatment by enabling earlier detection and better prognostication.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Stanford prof. turns terminal cancer diagnosis into life-changing lesson for students, world

Dr. Bryant Lin's course teaches profound lessons on humanity and resilience through his journey with terminal lung cancer.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Scientists develop injection for long-lasting contraceptive implant

A new injectable contraceptive implant could revolutionize long-term drug delivery and reduce need for surgical procedures.
#artificial-heart
Wearables
fromwww.nature.com
4 months ago

Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 DaysA World First

An Australian man is the first person to leave the hospital with a titanium artificial heart as a temporary measure before receiving a donor heart.
Wearables
fromNature
4 months ago

Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days - a world first

A man in Australia is the first to leave hospital with a titanium artificial heart, used as a temporary solution for heart failure patients awaiting transplants.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success

A man in Australia became the first in the world to walk out of a hospital with a total artificial heart implant.
Wearables
fromwww.nature.com
4 months ago

Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 DaysA World First

An Australian man is the first person to leave the hospital with a titanium artificial heart as a temporary measure before receiving a donor heart.
Wearables
fromNature
4 months ago

Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days - a world first

A man in Australia is the first to leave hospital with a titanium artificial heart, used as a temporary solution for heart failure patients awaiting transplants.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success

A man in Australia became the first in the world to walk out of a hospital with a total artificial heart implant.
#gene-therapy
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy Advance

A single infusion successfully corrected a mutated gene, marking a significant advancement in gene therapy.
This precision targeting could revolutionize treatment for various genetic diseases.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Gene therapy experiment gives children 'life-changing' sight boost

Gene therapy has significantly improved the vision of toddlers born with severe childhood blindness, providing life-changing outcomes.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition

Doctors in London have pioneered gene therapy to cure childhood blindness caused by a genetic condition, marking a significant advancement in medical science.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy Advance

A single infusion successfully corrected a mutated gene, marking a significant advancement in gene therapy.
This precision targeting could revolutionize treatment for various genetic diseases.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Gene therapy experiment gives children 'life-changing' sight boost

Gene therapy has significantly improved the vision of toddlers born with severe childhood blindness, providing life-changing outcomes.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition

Doctors in London have pioneered gene therapy to cure childhood blindness caused by a genetic condition, marking a significant advancement in medical science.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists create the world's first 3D-printed PENIS

Scientists have developed a 3D-printed penis implant that may provide a long-term solution for erectile dysfunction, showing promising results in animal tests.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Propose Injecting Astronauts With Tardigrade RNA After Finding It Prevents Radiation Damage

A protein from tardigrades may protect astronauts from space radiation and assist cancer patients during radiation therapy.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

Impact Report 2024: Amsterdam-based NLC Health Ventures expands to 76 active ventures, secures record 43.6M funding and more - Silicon Canals

NLC Health Ventures emphasizes healthcare innovation, co-founding 20 new ventures in 2024 to enhance patient care and access.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Censored Science Can't Save Lives

There are new asthma treatments that can prevent deaths, yet patients still die due to lack of equitable access to care and ongoing research censorship.
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

Chance plays a significant role in medical innovation, as seen through the works of Hugh Herr and Ambroise Paré.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
6 months ago

PainPause, a Safe and Effective New Approach to Treating Pain

PainPause provides a revolutionary, drug-free solution for managing chronic pain with a week-long duration of relief after a single use.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
8 months ago

The Real Story of Jean Purdy, Whose Work Developing IVF Is Portrayed in Netflix's Joy

Joy highlights Jean Purdy's pivotal role in the development of IVF and her personal struggle with infertility, which propelled her dedication to helping others.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

NY woman receives first fully robotic double lung transplant: 'An unbelievable thing'

"The benefits are really significantly smaller incisions, so better healing for the patient and less post-operative pain," said Chang, surgical director of the Lung Transplant Program for the NYU Langone Transplant Institute.
Medicine
fromWIRED
8 months ago

The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

"Cagevy has been enthusiastically received by patients, physicians, and policymakers, and the launch is gathering momentum across all regions," said Stuart Arbuckle, Vertex's chief operating officer.
Medicine
[ Load more ]