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Remote Monitoring Shown to Reduce COPD Hospital Visits

Human lungs illustration

A study of people with COPD shows patients using a wearable electronic device to report health status have fewer unplanned hospital visits than before using the device. . . . → Read More: Remote Monitoring Shown to Reduce COPD Hospital Visits

Infographic – Tech Layoffs Jump This Year

Chart: Tech industry layoffs by month

Since the start of 2023, layoffs in technology industries worldwide rose markedly, continuing a trend that began in the fall of 2022. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Tech Layoffs Jump This Year

Trial Testing VR to Relieve Cancer Patient Distress

Man in VR headset

A clinical trial is underway assessing virtual reality interventions for relieving distress and improve the quality of life for cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplants. . . . → Read More: Trial Testing VR to Relieve Cancer Patient Distress

Technology Showcased to Ease Mental Health Interventions

Mary Czerwinski at AAAS meeting, 4 Mar. 2023

A group of industry and academic researchers at a scientific meeting displayed advances in technology to improve access to therapy for people with mental disorders. . . . → Read More: Technology Showcased to Ease Mental Health Interventions

Panel: A.I. Regulation Needed, But Long Way Off

Emma Pierson at AAAS meeting

A panel of data scientists at a professional meeting says artificial intelligence needs more rigorous oversight, but many questions remain on who and how to do the regulating. . . . → Read More: Panel: A.I. Regulation Needed, But Long Way Off

Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health

Chart: U.S. opinions on A.I. and health care

A poll of U.S. adults indicates Americans overall are not ready for artificial intelligence to assist clinicians in detecting disease and suggesting treatments. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health

Infographic – U.S. More Concerned Than Excited About A.I.

Bar chart: Concern or excitement about artificial intelligence

A survey of U.S. adults conducted late last year shows more Americans express concerns than enthusiasm about artificial intelligence in their daily lives. . . . → Read More: Infographic – U.S. More Concerned Than Excited About A.I.

NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes

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A small-business grant to a developer of natural language analytics for health care aims to detect evidence of cognitive decline from physicians’ notes in electronic health records. . . . → Read More: NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes

Quantum, AI Systems Company Gains $500M in New Funds

Quantum physics

A developer of systems with quantum computing and artificial intelligence as a service, initially for security applications, is raising $500 million in new venture funds. . . . → Read More: Quantum, AI Systems Company Gains $500M in New Funds

Green Energy Chemical Company Starts-Up, Raises $15M

Pieces of iridium

A new enterprise, spun-off from labs at Northwestern University, says it’s designing electrochemical processes and systems for nanoscale materials to help meet the climate crisis. . . . → Read More: Green Energy Chemical Company Starts-Up, Raises $15M