20-minute VR training session boosts medical staff confidence in handling aggressive patients
New research shows virtual reality can quickly prepare healthcare workers for violent situations as hospital assaults rise across Australia
Blood test predicts death risk in older adults with 86% accuracy
Tiny RNA molecules called piRNAs outperform age and lifestyle factors in forecasting two-year survival
3D printed ears made from human cells stay flexible for weeks in animal tests
Swiss researchers create lab-grown ear cartilage that matches natural tissue properties, potentially replacing painful rib grafts
Millions willing to trust AI with therapy, teaching their children and medical advice
Global study of 31,000 adults shows widespread willingness to hand over crucial life roles to ChatGPT-style tools, despite unknown long-term effects
UK sees 17% surge in medical device trials as brain tech takes off
Regulators fast-track approvals while neurotechnology studies double, putting Britain at center of global health innovation race
Voice analysis AI aims to detect multiple sclerosis early
Utah-based Canary Speech partners with major health system to test whether speech patterns can identify MS before traditional methods
Mayo Clinic speeds up cancer research with new data platform
Platform_Orchestrate now uses standardized framework to help researchers access real-world cancer data faster
Hong Kong researchers build AI chatbot to train doctors for end-of-life conversations
New tool addresses critical shortage of palliative care specialists ahead of new legislation making medical directives legally binding
Research: Digital therapeutics users in the US to grow from from 7M in 2022...
This growth will be driven by the increasing prevalence of diabetes, allied with initiatives to expand digital therapeutics coverage and cost reimbursement.
Rock: 2021 digital health funding hits $21.3B in the U.S.
The company saw more dollars going toward women-led companies, women+ digital health, and health equity solutions.