Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s […]
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Cornell University researchers have developed a 3D “eye-on-a-chip” platform that mimics the fluid dynamics of the human eye, leading to a major breakthrough in understanding how steroid medications can trigger glaucoma. This discovery could pave the way for targeted therapies
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Researchers have unveiled a promising new technique that could offer a safer, cheaper, and noninvasive alternative to LASIK eye surgery—without using lasers or scalpels. The method uses a process called electromechanical reshaping (EMR) to mold the cornea with electricity rather than cutting
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Researchers at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia have developed a novel way to objectively measure how well users integrate smart prosthetic arms into their sense of self—without relying solely on verbal feedback. Using eye-tracking technology, the team
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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a next-generation bioimaging device that could dramatically improve how doctors detect and monitor conditions affecting the eyes and heart. Unlike traditional imaging systems that rely on mechanical components like spinning mirrors,
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A team of Korean researchers has developed the world’s first wireless contact lens-based retinal diagnostic platform using ultrathin organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). This breakthrough could revolutionize electroretinography (ERG)—a key method for assessing retinal function—by replacing bulky, stationary equipment with a
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In a bold step toward curing blindness, researchers at the University of Miami are developing the world’s first viable system for whole human eye transplantation—a feat never before achieved due to the eye’s complexity and its intimate connection to the
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Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable force in healthcare—evolving rapidly even since Medgadget’s farewell. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of
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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
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The emerging field of oculomics is revolutionizing disease detection by using non-invasive retinal imaging to identify systemic health conditions. Researchers at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) are leveraging advanced imaging technology, large-scale health datasets, and artificial intelligence to
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