Here are the science fiction technologies that make us believe the future of medicine is bright. I follow practically all...
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Physicians say more than a fifth of all medical care is unnecessary
Dive Brief: A survey of 2,106 U.S. physicians found that, on average, they believe 20.6% of medical care is unnecessary,...
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IBM pitched its Watson supercomputer as a revolution in cancer care. It’s nowhere close
t was an audacious undertaking, even for one of the most storied American companies: With a single machine, IBM would...
September 12, 2017September 12, 2017
Study reveals new clues to how a successful HIV vaccine could work
HIV infecting a human cell. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have made a discovery that could speed...
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Researchers identify critical molecular link between inflammation and diabetes
High-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. A new study by researchers at the University of...
September 12, 2017September 12, 2017
Variation in genetic risk explains which people develop type 1 diabetes in later life
Study suggests genetic predisposition for late onset type 1 diabetes. Having certain genetic variants could explain why people can...
September 12, 2017September 12, 2017
Scientists discover ‘internal clock’ inside human cells – paving the way to understanding diseases like muscular dystrophy and cancer
Scientists have found first ‘physical’ measure of a cell’s life stage Method will help researchers study ongoing changes in cells ...
September 12, 2017September 12, 2017
Nanogenerators could turn our veins into blood flow power plants
A new nanogenerator could potentially harvest electricity from the rushing of our blood through our veins Humans have been harnessing...
September 12, 2017September 12, 2017
Breakthrough study reveals new diagnosis for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s sufferers may now have an additional test to improve the accuracy of diagnosis in order to better tailor appropriate...
September 12, 2017September 12, 2017
New diagnostic tool spots first signs of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have developed the first tool that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease when there are no physical symptoms, offering hope for...