Aaptiv, a health workout advisory startup launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) health program yesterday. These plans promise to be highly personalized. The program offers advice to users on how to reach their fitness goals based on their diet, exercise tracked through sensors, and current fitness levels. Aaptiv made headlines around the world last year. The company raised nearly $20 million last year from the likes of Disney, Amazon, and Bose.
Researchers at MIT recently demonstrated a risk-prediction model for breast cancer patients. The model placed 31 percent women in high-risk category, accurately. Traditional risk-prediction model only identified 18% of such patients. The AI program received training using the records of over 60,000 patients. This training resulted in advanced capabilities of the program to detect subtle nuances. These subtle differences will empower physicians to detect breast cancer as early as five
A new Artificial Intelligent (AI) system reads prostate cancer scans as well as radiologists with over 10 years of experience. According a new study conducted by UCLA researchers, the system evaluates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with 80.5% accuracy, compared to 83.9% accuracy of seasoned radiologists. So, yes the radiologists are still better at their job than their counterpart AI. However, there is a reason for all prostate cancer patients to
Welcome to a world where a computer the size of a cell is made up of purely biological components! Yes, researchers at ETH Zurich have found a solution that helps combine engineered biological components into scalable circuits. Firstly, the new development comes under the area of synthetic biology. This branch of science is a branch of biological engineering, designing new biological parts, systems or devices for a purpose. With synthetic
A new study published in Psychological Science annuls the widely accepted notion pertaining to screen time of young people. The study casts doubt on what is widely believed that screen time, especially before bedtime does damage to young people’s mental health. The study based on analysis of more than 17,000 teenagers, finds little evidence of screen time impacting mental health and well-being of adolescents. For the study part, researchers employed
A New surgery method promises to take reshape living tissue without any incisions or scarring. This method is a type of ‘molecular’ surgery, which uses electric current, tiny needles, and 3D-printed molds. The recently discovered technique, brightens prospects for patients looking for replacements to laser eye surgery. The new technique was rigorously tested while shaping rabbit ears. The team inserted tiny needles electrodes into the ears. Subsequently, the ear cartilage
Ophthalmic lasers are medical devices allowing precise treatment of severe eye problems. They offer stimulated emission and essentially work on the principle of optical amplification. Ophthalmic lasers are increasingly used for the treatment of ocular diseases owing to its safety and precision requirements. The global ophthalmic lasers market is mainly driven by an increase in number of people suffering from diseases such as glaucoma and cataract. There have been significant
Oncolytic virus immunotherapy represents a new area of cancer therapy. This oncology immunotherapy utilizes virus’s ability in selectively replicating and killing tumor tissue. They are the special types of viruses which favorably infect cancer cells. Oncolytic viruses are deployed as a part of cancer immunotherapy. Oncolytic virus immunotherapy also regulates the specific immune response of a cancer patient. The effectiveness of oncolytic virus immunotherapy was first detected in the treatment
With the advancements taking place especially in the healthcare sectors, there is also high need for better disposal of used equipment such as needles, syringe, and other such equipment. Needles destructive devices are largely used for injecting medicines, fluids, and other liquid medicines to treat patients. It presence is widely seen in ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals, clinics and physicians’ offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and urgent care and long-term centers. Needles
Starting with change is the only constant and invention is the mother of all innovation seems all true and practical these days. Lifestyle, preference, believes, and tastes all have changes as compared to things a decade back. But these changes have also got some degree of risk attached with it. Nowadays, individuals are more inclined towards unhealthy food, consumes excessive alcohol, and increased smoking habits has given birth to different
