August 19, 2024 First at-home syphilis antibody test gets FDA authorization as STD cases spike in US The first at-home, over-the-counter syphilis antibody test has been granted marketing authorization by the FDA. Experts weigh in on the significance of accessible testing as STI cases rise in the U.S.
August 19, 2024 Mechanical artificial heart is using high-speed rail tech to keep patients alive BiVACOR's Total Artificial Heart has been implanted, offering hope for heart failure patients. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more on the quantum leap in cardiac care technology.
August 5, 2024 Risks, symptoms and treatments for lung cancer, the deadliest cancer in the world Lung cancer is a potentially fatal disease. Learn about common risk factors, symptoms to watch out for, types of lung cancer and common treatment options.
August 5, 2024 AI fast-tracks dementia diagnoses by tapping into ‘hidden information’ in brain waves By pairing AI and EEG tests, the team at the Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program was able to identify specific types of dementia sooner than they would have with human analysis.
August 3, 2024 Dave Portnoy reveals his colonoscopy experience to the world: ‘You gotta do it’ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is sharing his cancer prevention journey with the world. Portnoy, 47, had a colonoscopy on July 31 and documented the experience on social media for his fans.
July 31, 2024 FDA approves new blood test for colon cancer screening: ‘Early detection is critical’ The FDA has approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer. Shield, made by Guardant Health, is the first approved blood test that is considered a primary screening option for the disease.
July 31, 2024 OneBlood issues urgent call to blood donors after cyber attack Nonprofit blood donation service OneBlood issued an urgent call for donors after a ransomware attack reduced its capacity in the southeastern United States.
July 29, 2024 Alzheimer’s blood test detects disease with 90% accuracy in routine doctors’ appointments: study A blood test has been shown to detect Alzheimer’s disease in health care settings with up to 90% accuracy, as researchers presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
July 21, 2024 Artificial intelligence detects cancer with 25% greater accuracy than doctors in UCLA study A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians. Experts weigh in on the findings.
July 16, 2024 Amid concerns about Biden’s mental acuity, experts reveal how cognitive tests work and what they reveal On the heels of President Joe Biden's lackluster debate, ӣƵ Digital spoke with leading neurologists to determine how cognitive tests work, as well as what they can and can’t identify.