Posts Tagged ‘medicine’
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) shares discussion paper to help empower 8 billion minds via the ethical adoption of digital mental health and neurotech
Our newest #NAMPerspectives paper outlines the eight key actions needed to scale the use of mental health technology in supporting mental health care professionals worldwide. Read about this proposed path forward: https://t.co/vnKAQzrSaS pic.twitter.com/JRd8fKQP80 — National Academy of Medicine (@theNAMedicine) October 28, 2019 Technology has much to offer in terms of providing and improving access to better…
Read MoreACTIVE study: Well-targeted brain training might significantly reduce dementia risk
Play on! In a first, brain training cuts risk of dementia 10 years later (STAT News): “For the first time ever, researchers have managed to reduce people’s risk for dementia — not through a medicine, special diet, or exercise, but by having healthy older adults play a computer-based brain-training game.
Read MoreOn “ethical placebos,” Medicine, and Mind/ Body interactions: A book review
When I was 10 years old, I hated doing the dishes. In an attempt to talk my parents out of making me do this hated chore, I pretended to be ill by hanging my head, sighing, sniffling, and walking lethargically to my bedroom, all to no avail—I still had to do those dishes. But, the…
Read MoreRegistration is now closed @ Pervasive Neurotech Webinar, where the Digital Revolution meets the Human Brain
. Heads-up: Registration just closed for our webinar on how the Digital Revolution is meeting the Human Brain, building on the new report Pervasive Neurotechnology: A Groundbreaking Analysis of 10,000+ Patent Filings Transforming Medicine, Health, Entertainment and Business. –> To learn more about the webinar and report, click HERE. Registered participants so far include innovators at IBM, Medtronic,…
Read MoreInternet-driven innovation drives new digital health market, social change
Brain Health And Wellness Innovation Drives New Digital Health Market, Social Change (Young Upstarts): “Technology has completely changed the practice of medicine, providing incredible imaging techniques and data that now play a key role in treating injuries and illnesses. Sophisticated tools give researchers amazing new insights that advance our understanding of human anatomy, including the brain.…
Read MoreThe future of biosensors and nanotechnology: A conversation with Sonia Contera
Imagine a future where diabetes is monitored and managed, not with finger prick blood tests and regular insulin injections, but with a small sensor implanted under the skin that monitors blood sugar levels, releases insulin as needed and communicates the details to a smart phone. Welcome to the subatomic world of nanotechnology. With developments in…
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