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OPINION October 19, 2018

Sketchy genetic engineering practices could spell the end of the world as we know it

Powerful new gene-editing tools are making possible scenarios once considered science fiction. They are unprecedented developments ranging from utopian to dystopian.

Medical Tech September 12, 2018

Lab test may identify dangerous gene mutations, study finds

Scientists say they've found a new way to help determine whether specific genetic abnormalities are likely to make people sick.

Medical Tech July 13, 2018

Data sharing company helps improve cancer patient outcomes, reduce total cost of care

Some doctors are now looking at big data sharing companies to help cancer patients and hospitals reduce the total cost of care all while improving clinical outcomes. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with the founder of Cota, an oncology clinical data company to hear more about how this emerging field can lead to better treatment decisions.

Medical Tech July 12, 2018

First-ever color X-rays deliver astonishingly clear pictures for more accurate diagnoses, researchers say

Scientists from New Zealand recently performed the first-ever 3-D, color X-ray on a human being.

Medical Tech June 20, 2018

8-year-old with 3-D printed hand reaches halfway mark in bid to pitch at every MLB stadium

Dawson was born with a rare birth defect called Poland Syndrome, which affected the development of her right hand.

OPINION May 1, 2018

The virtual human is here -- how much are you willing to share about yourself with the world?

We may soon run into problems of ethics and personal privacy that could make the recent furor over Facebook and data mining look small by comparison.

CANCER April 16, 2018

Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclear

Treatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers often lack specifics or offer conflicting advice about when or how often to do certain tests, a review of recent recommendations finds.

Cancer Research April 16, 2018

Blood test offers hope for better lung cancer treatment

Researchers have taken an important step toward better lung cancer treatment by using blood tests to track genetic changes in tumors as they progress from their very earliest stages.

Cancer Research April 16, 2018

'Pen' can detect cancerous tissue in 10 seconds, researchers claim

A new handheld device, the MasSpec Pen, could someday help cancer surgeons figure out what to cut and what to leave alone in real time.

Cancer Research April 16, 2018

A better mammogram? Huge study putting 3-D scans to the test

A better mammogram?

Medical Tech April 16, 2018

New surgical goggles spot cancer tissue where human eye won’t, study claims

The goggles have an integrated camera that can pick up infrared signals beneath the surface of the tissue.