June 7 New mobile robot helps seniors walk safely and prevent falls E-BAR, MIT's mobile robot, provides physical support for seniors with handlebars that follow from behind, helping prevent falls while maintaining dignity for aging adults.
June 6 Defibrillator installed on Everest winds up saving climber's life just weeks later David Sullivan's defibrillator on Mount Everest wound up saving a life, highlighting the importance of CPR training and access to life-saving devices in remote areas.
June 3 FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk AI-driven Clairity Breast platform, now FDA-approved, predicts five-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, enhancing early detection and prevention.
May 31 Brain implant enables ALS patient to communicate using AI Brad G. Smith, an ALS patient, regains communication abilities with a Neuralink implant, illustrating the potential of brain-computer interfaces in aiding speech impairments.
May 25 Prostate cancer screening after 70: Experts question guidance after Biden's diagnosis Prostate cancer screening guidelines vary, especially for men over age 70. Experts discuss and debate current guidance following Joe Biden's aggressive diagnosis.
May 18 AI breakthrough allows doctors to 'see' dangerous blood clots forming Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a groundbreaking AI-powered technology that can non-invasively monitor platelet activity in real time, detecting potentially deadly blood clots.
May 12 AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival Mass General Brigham has introduced an AI tool called FaceAge that estimates biological age and predicts survival odds. A physician and AI specialist weighs in on its promise and potential pitfalls.
May 10 Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.
May 9 Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital Innovative Maryland surgeons pioneer first-of-its-kind transorbital approach to remove spinal tumors, successfully treating a young woman's rare chordoma cancer.
April 29 World’s first continuous beating heart transplant Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the first nonstop beating heart transplant, called zero ischemic time, at Taiwan hospital changes surgery.