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The Ascend is a robotic knee brace on a budget
Bay Area startup Roam Robotics has a less intensive and expensive means of getting folks with mobility issues back on their feet. It’s called the Ascend and it’s a sub-$10k exoskeletal knee brace for everybody.
Alexa can help you find a COVID-19 vaccination site
Amazon Alexa now helps you find nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites, and call them if you have vaccine questions.
Apple begins studying whether the Watch can predict COVID-19
Apple has launched a study that could determine if a Watch or iPhone can predict COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
Microsoft is reportedly close to buying speech tech giant Nuance
Microsoft is reportedly in late talks to buy Nuance for $16 billion, giving it advantages in speech tech and AI.
Scientists show you can collect DNA from the air
Scientists have shown that you can collect DNA from the air, opening new ways to study airborne diseases and investigate crimes.
New York rolls out first digital COVID-19 vaccine passports in the US
New York state has launched the US' first vaccine passports in the form of the mostly digital Excelsior Pass, but it's bound to stir ethical debates.
Apple Watch can monitor the frailty of cardiovascular patients at home
A Stanford study has determined that the Apple Watch can monitor the frailty of cardiovascular disease patients when they're at home — it's about as good as a clinic.
Facebook freezes Venezuela president's page over false COVID-19 claims
Facebook has frozen the page of Venezuela president Maduro for a month for posting COVID-19 misinformation.
Researchers say they've made smart clothes that actually feel like fabric
Researchers say they've made smart clothes that can track poses, pressure and more — all the while remaining as comfy as everyday clothes.
Everything you need to know about at-home COVID testing
In recent months, the FDA has approved a number of COVID tests which can be administered in the comfort of your own home and return results in a matter of minutes rather than days.
New 3D printing technique could make lab-grown organs more practical
A fast 3D printing technique could lead to healthy lab-grown organs that are ready in minutes rather than hours.
Scientists sequence 64 human genomes to better reflect genetic diversity
Scientists have sequenced 64 full human genomes to better understand genetic diversity in the species.
Uber and Walgreens team up for free rides to COVID vaccine appointments
Pilot programs are set to get underway in socially vulnerable communities.
Origami-like patch could help robot surgeons repair internal injuries
MIT researchers have developed an origami-style medical patch robot surgeons could use to repair internal injuries.
23andMe is going public as it pushes further into healthcare
23andMe is becoming a publicly-traded company through a merger with VG Acquisition, taking the DNA testing firm further into healthcare and research.
US invests $232 million in at-home, phone-based COVID-19 tests
Ellume will open a factory in the US to ramp up production.
MIT's oncological risk AI calculates cancer chances regardless of race
Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems continue to be adopted into an ever wider array of healthcare applications, such as assisting doctors with medical image diagnostics. Capable of understanding X-rays and rapidly generating MRIs -- sometimes even able to spot cases of COVID -- these systems have also proven effective at noticing early signs of breast cancer which might otherwise be missed by radiologists. Google and IBM, as well as medical centers and university research teams around the world, have all sought to develop such cancer-catching algorithms.
Apple warns against putting an iPhone 12 too close to your pacemaker
Apple has issued a warning that the iPhone 12 and MagSafe accessories might interfere with medical implants like pacemakers.
Hitting the Books: AI doctors and the dangers tiered medical care
Frank Pasquale’s 'New Laws of Robotics' shows how the promise of faster, more efficient medical diagnoses from AIs can also be a double-edged sword, cutting off access to the quality care provided by human doctors.
Biden elevates science advisor to cabinet role for the first time
President-elect Joe Biden has named Eric Lander as OSTP director and presidential science advisor, putting the advisor in the cabinet for the first time.