surgery
Google and Johnson & Johnson are working on robots for surgery
Posted in Software on 14th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
The Verb Surgical team hopes to leverage Googles expertise in machine learning and image processing and Johnson & Johnsons knowledge of medical devices.
3D printing helps surgeons plan life-saving operation
Posted in Medicine on 25th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
A 3D-printed model of the blood vessels inside a woman's brain has helped surgeons practise life-saving surgery.
Google Glass helps cardiologists complete difficult coronary artery blockage surgery
Posted in Hardware on 22nd Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Cardiologists have used Google Glass in a challenging surgical procedure, successfully clearing a blockage in the coronary artery.
Virtual reality technology aims to drag medical training 'out of the 18th century'
Posted in Software on 7th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
We are just beginning to uncover what VR is capable of, but advances could have a drastic impact on the health industry.
Memory-boosting devices tested in humans
Posted in Medicine on 4th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
A strategy designed to improve memory by delivering brain stimulation through implanted electrodes is undergoing trials in humans.