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forbes.comHarrison.ai Seeks U.S. Expansion After Raising Over $240 Million
Sydney-based Harrison.ai develops AI software that analyzes medical scans and generates draft reports. The company has raised more than $240 million and operates in over 40 countries.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govWearable Ultrasound Patch Tested for Continuous Fetal Monitoring
Researchers developed a wearable ultrasound device called UPatch that can image a fetus and track blood flow for hours. The device was tested on pregnant participants in the United States and United Kingdom.
pandaily.comNeuralink Develops Robot for Brain-Computer Interface Electrode Placement
Neuralink introduced a new surgical robot designed to implant its brain-computer interface electrodes. The system addresses limitations of manual surgery for the company's thin electrode threads.
bbc.comAI Helps Design New Materials for Stronger Hip Implants
Researchers are using machine learning to create metamaterials that mimic bone properties. The work aims to produce longer-lasting hip replacements and better fracture repair implants.
Neuralink Plans First Blindsight Implant for Blind Patients This Year
The company will conduct its first Blindsight implant later this year. The procedure targets people born blind or who have never had vision. Initial results are expected to provide limited sight that may improve over time.
NewsweekCleveland Clinic Clarifies RFK Jr. Did Not Control Robotic Instruments During Live Heart Surgery
KFF Health News revised its story after Cleveland Clinic clarified that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not operate robotic surgical instruments on a live heart patient. The initial version prompted social media backlash, including a widely viewed post by Brandy Zadrozny. Surgeon Vamsi…
forbes.comStartup Develops System To Track Cancer Treatment Response In Real Time
A startup valued at $250 million has created technology that monitors how tumors respond to cancer treatments as they occur. The system aims to provide physicians with immediate data on treatment effectiveness rather than waiting for traditional scans. Forbes reported the develop…
Nbc NewsDoctors Rapidly Adopt Free AI Chatbot Backed by Peer-Reviewed Medical Literature
Physicians across the United States have quickly embraced OpenEvidence, a free AI-powered chatbot that draws on peer-reviewed medical literature. Daniel Nadler, chief executive officer of OpenEvidence, said the advertising model that has driven its growth may not suit the company…
manilatimes.netBrain-Controlled Hearing Aid Tested in First Human Trials
Researchers at Columbia University developed a hearing aid that decodes brain activity to identify and amplify the specific voice a user wants to follow in a noisy environment. The device was tested on epilepsy patients with implanted electrodes during a study published in Nature…
finance.yahoo.comOlympus Corporation Signs Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement with EndoRobotics
Olympus Corporation announced an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics Co., Ltd. on May 4, 2026. The deal integrates EndoRobotics' robot-assisted technologies into Olympus' EndoTherapy portfolio to expand access to advanced endoscopic procedures. The partnersh…
bbc.comAI-Powered System Locates Hidden Sperm, Enabling Pregnancies for Azoospermic Men
A new AI technique developed by Columbia University has helped men with azoospermia, a condition causing little to no sperm production, achieve pregnancies. The Star system identified sperm in cases previously deemed impossible, leading to the first baby born in late 2025 and add…
ecns.cnChinese Doctors Develop AI Tools for Medical Records and Clinical Trial Matching
Doctors in China are using artificial intelligence tools to enhance healthcare efficiency, including apps for structuring medical records and systems for matching patients to clinical trials. Examples from Lanzhou and Beijing highlight low-cost applications developed without codi…
pandaily.comNeuralink Enables Paralyzed Patients to Control Robotic Arms Using Thoughts
Neuralink has developed technology allowing paralyzed patients to operate robotic arms through thought alone. This is not a simulation but involves actual human participants. The advancement restores a form of physical control via brain signals.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStartup Develops Brain Preservation Method After Death
A startup has developed a technique to preserve the human brain following death. The method aims to maintain brain structure for potential future revival. This development raises practical and philosophical questions about its implications.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPersonal Accounts Highlight Risks in Donor Organ Transportation Methods for Heart Transplants
A mother and her son both underwent heart transplants in the United States, with the son's organ transported using advanced technology while the mother's used a standard ice cooler. Organ preservation technologies have advanced since 2018, yet many donor organs continue to be shi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResearch Paper Describes Smart Contact Lens for Glaucoma Treatment and Diagnosis
A research paper published on Wednesday details a smart contact lens that integrates therapeutic and diagnostic functions for glaucoma patients. The device monitors intraocular pressure and delivers medication as needed. This development aims to improve management of the eye cond…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHealth Insurers and Hospitals Recognize AI Scribes Increase Healthcare Costs Without Consensus on Solutions
Health insurers and hospitals have acknowledged in private discussions that AI scribes are contributing to higher healthcare costs. The technology, used to automate clinical documentation, has led to increased billing and administrative expenses. While both parties agree on the i…