Neuralink
The technology to link human brains with computers is developing quickly – but the path ahead is full of challenges.
Neuralink is developing devices that enable direct communication between the human brain and computers.
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Neuralink’s first human trial is more than just a technical milestone; it represents a major leap in potential human-computer interaction.
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Keeping an eye on your oxygen levels at home can give you early warning your COVID is deteriorating.
The NanoMslide causes potentially cancerous cells to ‘light up’ with vivid colour contrast. It has already been successful in finding early-stage breast cancer cells in human tissue.
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Lowering the tax rates on profits from patents registered in Australia is unlikely to increase local research and development. But it will be a gift for multinationals.
Family members of COVID-19 infected patients stand in a queue with empty oxygen cylinders outside the oxygen filling centre in New Delhi, India.
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An effective oxygen system requires prompt recognition of who needs oxygen, a reliable oxygen supply and safe delivery to those who need it.
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It may not be long before Australia’s health sector offers predictive genomic analysis to patients. If this happens, could chatbots help lessen the load on genetic counsellors?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians accessed health care via video and mobile technology, highlighting the benefits of telehealth.
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Virtual health-care services have been on the decision agenda for years, but lack of financial investment and political will has hindered progress. The pandemic has provided the impetus for action.
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The watchdog has voiced concerns over the proposed US$2.1 billion merger, from which both users and Australian health services could lose out.
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Mechanical ventilators are often used in life and death situations, treating patients with pneumonia, brain injury and stroke. One mechanical ventilator can cost up to A$82,000.
Gleichen sacrificed her own well-being to help save the lives of injured soldiers on the Italian Front.
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The landscape artist bravely left her aristocratic life behind to help save lives on the Italian front.
There are more radiological scans than ever, but too few radiologists to interpret them.
The Medical Futurist
Automated decision making has been around in healthcare since the 1970s, and now radiology is the new frontline where AI is being deployed.
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Gadgets that tell too many people to go to the doctor are a worry, but the growing enthusiasm for health monitoring should be encouraged.
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Google DeepMind software can diagnose eye conditions as well as human doctors – and the medical profession should welcome this.
Finger mounted flexible detector.
An X-ray sensitive ink means future detectors could be printable, portable and flexible.
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One day doctors could instantly diagnose your illness with a handheld device.
STS Steve Robinson on Canadarm.
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Many technologies in healthcare on Earth originated from human space exploration - here are ten examples.
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So many good ideas fail to make it out of the research lab because of a lack of funding.
Some mental health apps claim to track your mood over time, while others claim to “cure” your mental ill health with hypnosis.
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While some respectable organisations have lists of recommended apps, very few of these apps are supported by experimental evidence.
Supersuit.
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How soft robotics could help paralysed people walk again without the need for clunky equipment.