Medical Tech

Health December 5

New brain therapy allows paralyzed patients to walk again: 'I feel my legs'

In a Switzerland study, two people with spinal cord injuries received deep brain stimulation therapy and were able to walk without assistance and even climb stairs.

Medical Research November 30

Medical devices could become safer with this new breakthrough, experts say

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a "groundbreaking coating" that could make blood-contacting devices safer. Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu discusses the benefits.

Breast Cancer November 22

AI detects woman’s breast cancer after routine screening missed it: 'Deeply grateful'

A U.K. woman had her breast cancer detected through AI after a routine mammogram came back as normal. Experts Drs. Nicole Saphier and Harvey Castro discuss the power of AI in cancer care.

Health November 1

Parents trust AI for medical advice more than doctors, researchers find

A study from the University of Kansas found that parents seeking information on their children’s health trust AI more than professionals. AI expert Harvey Castro discusses the benefits and risks.

Health October 29

Elon Musk wants people to submit their medical scans to Grok, his AI chatbot

Elon Musk is urging people to submit X-rays, PET scans, MRIs or other medical images to Grok, his AI chatbot, for analysis. While experts say the tool has promise, they recommend using caution.

HEALTH October 4

Man paralyzed in diving mishap has medical miracle a year after AI-powered brain implant

A man who was left paralyzed after a diving accident is starting to regain movement a year after receiving an artificial intelligence-powered implant in his brain.

TECH October 1

Surgeons use PlayStation controller for long-distance endoscopy

Surgeons performed endoscopy on a pig 5,780 miles away using a video game controller. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has the details on this groundbreaking experiment.

Prostate Cancer September 22

Prostate cancer signs, symptoms and lifestyle changes that could reduce your risk

Prostate cancer is diagnosed in men, and affects the prostate gland. Oftentimes, symptoms are benign and the disease doesn't require immediate treatment during early stages.

OPINION September 20

AI shouldn't decide who dies. It's neither human nor humane

Artificial intelligence is changing the face of medicine. But there have to be limits. AI is vulnerable to incompetence and malice and isn't humane enough for end-of-life decisions.

Lymphoma September 18

Lymphoma signs, symptoms, common treatment options for the blood cancer

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that impacts a person's immune system. There are two main types, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin, though there are many subtypes that fall under each.