A magnetic helmet shrunk a deadly tumor in world-first test
The user-friendly medical device can be operated at home.
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Moderna enters clinical trials for its mRNA-based flu vaccine
The same tech that stopped COVID cold could save us from seasonal sniffles.
The mRNA tech we used against COVID could help us finally beat malaria
It might also lead to treatments for cancer, TB, and a host of other deadly diseases.
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MIT's oncological risk AI calculates cancer chances regardless of race
It was trained and validated on datasets from the US, Europe and Asia.
Modified 'stealth' virus could fight advanced cancers
It can slip past the immune system defense that prevent treatment.
A new drug cocktail could help fight the toughest cancers
It mixes chemotherapy and immunotherapy for targeted treatment of aggressive cancers.
Telehealth got a huge boost from COVID-19. Now what?
Health tech offers major benefits, but policymakers must make it accessible.
Intel and Penn Medicine are developing an AI to spot brain tumors
They’ll use data from around the world while keeping patient info secure.
Students develop a smart bra for early breast cancer detection
They hope to bring it to market in 2021.
Star Trek-inspired medical bed could make X-rays more affordable
Nanox's digital X-ray tech is far less expensive than conventional scans.
Microsoft AI helps diagnose cervical cancer faster
It might just be crucial to overloaded doctors in India.
IBM AI helps predict breast cancer a year before it appears
It combines images and medical records to achieve human-like accuracy.
Researchers hope a blood test can reveal early signs of cancer
CancerSEEK has a lot of room for improvement.
MIT AI model is 'significantly' better at predicting breast cancer
The model can find breast cancer earlier and eliminates racial disparities in screening.
Researchers trick radiologists with malware-created cancer nodes
Researchers created the attack to highlight security issues in medical imaging equipment.
Scientists design 'decoy platelets' that reduce risk of blood clots
And it could have a major impact on cancer therapies, too.
Samsung reaches final settlement with cancer-stricken employees
Samsung agreed to compensate ill workers by 2028.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies from cancer at 65
His legacy extends well beyond his software roots.
Google AI can spot advanced breast cancer more effectively than humans
It's up to 99 percent accurate in the right conditions.
IBM extends deal using Watson to support veterans with cancer
Its AI helps spot mutations that could be responsive to treatment.
