Category: Technology
Computed Tomography Latest Facts: What Is a CT Scan and How Safe Is It?
Computed tomography enables the medical professional to assess the state of your bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. From this article, you’ll get to know how a CT scan …
Global Warming: Renewable Energy Increasingly Competitive to Coal
A new report confirms the competitiveness of renewable energy sources and calls for a global shift away from coal. Renewable energy could save emerging countries around $156 billion. In …The iKnife: A Smart Scalpel Capable of Detecting Tumors Almost Instantly During Surgery
Key Takeaways: A new AI-powered tool called the iKnife can diagnose endometrial cancer within seconds. The device analyzes tissue vapor during surgery, achieving 89% accuracy in recent trials. While …University of Maryland Doctors Perform a Successful Xenotransplantation of a Humanized Pig’s Heart into a Human Patient
Key Takeaways: Surgeons successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a Maryland man with terminal heart disease. The experimental procedure could pave the way for animal-to-human organ transplants …
A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Laser Refractive Surgery: Comparing LASIK, PRK, and SMILE
Breaking free from corrective eyewear has become increasingly accessible through advanced laser vision correction procedures. Today’s patients can choose between three primary options: LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis), PRK …
Digital Dementia: Early Onset of Alzheimer’s Rising Due to Increasing Exposure to Radiation from Cell Phones and WI-FI
About 5.8 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is rare in people under the age of 65. In the last 20 years, however, …
Understanding the Benefits and Drawbacks of Digitally Guided Dental Implants Compared to Traditional Methods
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and have become a common practice in modern dentistry. Over the years, implant designs have evolved significantly to improve safety, simplify …
Microchip Technology Reveals Detailed Vascular Lesions and Advances Disease Modeling While Reducing Animal Testing
When medicine and technology meet, the possibilities seem endless! After creating a vagina on a chip to better study certain vaginal infections and find treatments, now it’s our blood …