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Two eye drops could become a new way to manage presbyopia provide hope to those with farsightedness.
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Developments in organoid studies have made it possible to nearly re-create actual human organs.
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Phages, which treat disease without the threat of antibiotic resistance, may one day cure bacterial illnesses in livestock without threatening human health.
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Today’s information-loaded society has led to an increasing number of people becoming trapped in a cycle of self-diagnosed health problems.
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The science of cryonics, why hundreds are already frozen, and why more than a thousand others are signing up to be frozen at death.
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Human microchipping may impact everything from medical treatments to online payments.
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https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/health-care/future-of-medtech.html
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Medtech companies are well-positioned to drive the future of health, but most cannot do it alone. They should instead partner with consumer technology and specialized digital health companies to meet the changing market.
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Deep brain stimulation may help control the brain's electrical activity to provide permanent treatment for mental illnesses.
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https://us.cnn.com/2019/03/02/health/vaccination-deniers-social-media-gbr-intl/index.html
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Anti-vaccination "fake news" being spread on social media is fueling a rise in measles cases and a decline in vaccination uptake, the head of England's National Health Service (NHS) has warned.
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From medical supply delivery to telemedicine, drones are being developed to provide fast and reliable healthcare services.
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Robotics and synthetic human body parts could lead to a promising future for people with physical disabilities.
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https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/we-categorized-hundreds-of-abortion-restrictions-heres-why-the-anti-abortion-movement-is-escalating/?utm_source=pocket-newtab
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Graphics by Gus Wezerek Georgia, Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky and now Alabama. In the past three months, five states have enacted laws that severely restrict acc…
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https://www.protocol.com/enterprise/emotion-ai-sales-virtual-zoom
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AI-based software from Uniphore, Sybill and, possibly in the future, Zoom aims to help salespeople detect the emotional state of their potential customers during virtual meetings.
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https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/new-research-could-help-millions-who-suffer-ringing-ears
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In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers show that combining sound and electrical stimulation of the tongue can significantly reduce tinnitus, commonly described as “ringing in the ears.” They also found that therapeutic effects can be sustained for up to 12 months post-treatment.
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The Internet has made the world more interconnected and informed than ever before, but what happens when people can no longer log out?
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Slick and smart, healthcare wearables have revolutionized digital patient care, but at what possible costs?
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Earphones are having their best makeover yet—auditory artificial intelligence.
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https://newatlas.com/medical/cancer-flash-radiation-treatment-protons/
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New Atlas
Radiation therapy is currently our best shot at treating cancer, but healthy cells often become unfortunate collateral damage. New research shows how the treatment can be made safer by reducing the time involved from weeks to seconds.
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Cannabis products containing a high concentration of cannabidiol may help with chronic pain management.
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https://soundcloud.com/a16z/building-software-company-healthcare
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Stream a16z Podcast: So You Wanna Build a Software Company in Healthcare? by a16z from desktop or your mobile device
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/16/canada-liberal-party-considers-decriminalization-all-illicit-drugs
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The Guardian
The push towards decriminalization comes as the opioid crisis continues to claim thousands of lives on both sides of the 49th parallel
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The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.