Medical Tech

HEALTH 3 hours ago

Your sweat could hold secrets about your health, researchers say — here’s how

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important chemical levels using only human sweat. Here's how it works.

POLITICS August 29

Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with 'Chinese military company'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a long history of ties to a Minnesota research institute with deep connections to the Chinese Communist Party and a doctor investigated by the FBI.

HEALTH August 20

Doctors can stop severe bleeding ‘in seconds’ with newly approved trauma product

The FDA has approved TRAUMAGEL, a novel treatment that is designed to stop severe bleeding in a matter of seconds. The inventor and Dr. Marc Siegel both discuss how it works.

STDs August 19

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.

TECH August 19

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.

Lung Cancer August 5

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.

Artificial Intelligence August 5

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.

CANCER August 3

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.

HEALTH July 31

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.

HEALTH July 31

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.