Microsoft blood bot helps recovered COVID-19 patients donate plasma
It believes ‘convalescent plasma’ could help fight the disease.
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IBM shares AI tools to better understand and treat COVID-19
It’s hoping to help researchers and frontline medical professionals.
AI-formulated medicine to be tested on humans for the first time
It took less than a year to develop the drug, which is designed to treat OCD.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Microsoft backs AI in healthcare with a $40 million program
AI for Health will help treat and understand diseases.
Google bans ads for unproven medical treatments
The new policy prohibits most stem cell and gene therapies.
GSK to use 23andMe’s DNA library in drug development
The new partnership gives GSK access to a huge database of DNA information.
Google will pre-vet addiction treatment ads following scams
It halted addiction treatment advertising globally in January.
NASA tests treatment that could slow astronauts’ muscle loss
It’s an implanted device that delivers medication on its own.
Researchers treat ear defect by growing implants from cells
They implanted cultured ears into five children with microtia.
AI-powered robot finds common soap ingredient may combat malaria
Robot Scientist Eve screened FDA-approved chemicals in search of a new treatment.
3D-printed bacteria ink could be used to treat burns
Researchers say the living ink could have a wide range of applications.
FDA approves an electrical device to help ease opioid withdrawal
The NSS-2 Bridge is a wearable cranial nerve stimulator.
Navajo Nation may undo genetic research ban in hopes of better care
Tribe leaders are working on a new policy that would allow research and protect genetic material.
A nanoparticle-coated skin patch could treat obesity and diabetes
It reduced fat stores in obese mice and increased their metabolic activity.
Microscope advances could prevent multiple breast cancer surgeries
The invention will help surgeons identify left-behind cancerous tissue in real-time.
Prostate cancer laser treatment cures half of trial subjects
Normal side effects like erectile dysfunction were almost non-existant.
FDA approves new trials using MDMA to help treat PTSD
The feel-good drug has assisted therapy patients in addressing their trauma.
Graphene key to promising treatment for spinal cord injuries
A rat with a severed spinal cord had "almost perfect motor control" after two weeks.
Scientists use light to nuke cancer cells in mice
But hopefully not give them weird tans.
Experimental Zika vaccine approved for human trials
The FDA-approved study will see 40 healthy people get the vaccine.
