Scientists at Mass General Brigham have developed a new kind of hearing implant that may help people who are deaf due to certain medical conditions. This device, called an auditory brainstem implant (ABI), is different from cochlear implants, which work […]
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A groundbreaking AI tool developed at Emory University is transforming throat cancer diagnosis by analyzing patients’ voices. Assistant professor Anthony Law has trained a deep neural network to detect laryngeal cancer with remarkable accuracy, using voice recordings as diagnostic markers.
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Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center have unveiled the TACIT algorithm, a revolutionary AI-driven tool designed to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. By analyzing complex patient data, TACIT identifies subtle patterns that traditional methods often miss, enabling
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Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing pediatric burn care, offering young patients a powerful tool to manage pain during treatment. Researchers at Griffith University have explored how immersive VR experiences can serve as a distraction, reducing the need for traditional pain
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Medical devices like pulse oximeters have long faced scrutiny for their inconsistent accuracy across different skin tones. A new study from Brown University and Morgan State University proposes an innovative solution: using smartphone cameras to objectively measure skin tone. Researchers
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Malaria remains a persistent global health challenge, particularly in regions where asymptomatic carriers contribute to ongoing transmission. Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a groundbreaking paper-based diagnostic device that significantly improves malaria detection in individuals without symptoms. Unlike
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Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
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