CES 2019: The smart lighter that can help you quit smoking
Muhammad Abdullah
Smoking is a deadly habit. Now the tech industry is trying to help people quit. CES 2019 just showcased an amazing and diverse range of products, from lab-grown burger patties…
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Will all this new med tech compromise our privacy?
Jessica Baron, PhD
CES 2019 gave us a peek into the future of medicine as vendors showcased everything from new phone apps designed to help diagnose disease to digital in-home healthcare assistants. But…
Cool and creepy new medical and health devices from Day 1 of CES 2019
While people are gasping audibly at the unveiling of roll-up televisions and being duped into thinking that they can go home and hook up to 5G, some of the most…
Telemedicine can increase patient satisfaction
Telemedicine will play an integral role in the future of medical care, especially for non-life-threatening conditions. Talking to a medical practitioner via e-mail, online messaging, or a video call allows…
Chinese scientist behind genetically edited babies is under house arrest
Areen Zahra
The Chinese government has detained the controversial Chinese scientist who recently made news in the world of biotechnology after for developing the first gene edited babies. Dr. He Jiankui is a…
Technology and healthcare: the duo revolutionizing our lives
Dr. Hafsa Akbar Ali
Technological advancements in healthcare have saved numerous lives and enhanced quality of life for people of all ages. Technology is constantly modifying the way we live. When it comes to health,…
Digital Health; The Good, The Bad
Digital health is the merging of digital and genomics in healthcare, life, and society. It is about electronically linking the different objects of care so that health instructions and information…
Artificial ovaries; A new technological solution to infertility
An ovary is the female reproductive organ which has follicles inside it. The follicles are responsible for generating the egg every month that is later transferred to the fallopian tube. There, the…
Google Absorbs DeepMind Healthcare Unit
Noor Imtiaz
Google has been working on remodeling its health care efforts. Therefore in continuous efforts, Google has improved its contribution to the field of healthcare. This practice is ongoing as Google…
Welcome to You, CEO of 23andMe Hopes to Bring Back Their Original Product
Fana Anwar
Initially, the genetic screening company, 23andMe, offered a health test for depression medication in its original gene testing kit. However, in 2013, the company was forced to no longer sell…
Google AI can now spot breast cancer better than humans
Google’s AI is now a valuable cancer detecting ally with upto 99 percent accuracy Google’s AI researchers have been working on a deep learning tool that can detect an advanced…
Indian mental health clinic treats first Netflix addict
Binge watching movies on Netflix led him to eye strain, loss of self-control, fatigue, and disturbed sleeping cycles. Netflix is undoubtedly addictive, and we all are guilty as charged, that…
Maven, a digital health clinic for women up for second round of financing
Fazeel Ashraf
Maven, a digital health clinic for women has announced today that it will be starting its second round of investment. The healthcare startup is focused on improving the lives of…
Salk Institute discovered an RNA editing tool
Amnah Fawad
CRISPR-Cas9 technology has kept the genetic researchers at the edge of their seats from quite a long time. However, its limitation of only being able to edit DNA was something,…
AliveCor announces a rival to Apple's ECG reader
In response to Apple’s FDA approved ECG reader, AliveCor is soon launching its ElectroCardiogram monitor. AliveCor’s version of the ECG reader will feature a one of its kind 6-lead peripheral,…
When AI meets healthcare; Robots for Autism
AI is helping kids with Autism. Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder. It is actually part of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is characterized by core issues such as social-interaction difficulties,…
