IBM’s Watson in Medicine
In 2008, IBM developed its now iconic supercomputer Watson to play Jeopardy! against the show’s most successful duo, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Boasting…
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CRISPR: The Scientific Breakthrough of 2015
CRISPR/Cas9 was recently named the scientific breakthrough of 2015 by the journal Science [1]. Said to be a revolutionary gene-editing technique, CRISPR/Cas9 has risen to…
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The Ins and Outs of Migraines
Approximately 9% of men and 24% of women will experience migraine headache. The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Survey lists migraine as the 7th…
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Predicting Surgical Outcomes Using MR Imaging in Chiari-I Malformation Patients
Arnold-Chiari malformations describe a cluster of congenital neurologic defects characterized by the downward displacement of cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. Tonsillar herniation can…
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Revolutionizing Medical Education With HoloLens
Did you know that, in ancient times, doctors would routinely drill holes in the skulls of patients who were behaving abnormally in order to…
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Plant Virus Nanoparticles Used to Fight Cancer
Researchers at Dartmouth College and Case Western Reserve University have successfully demonstrated the anti-tumor effects of a plant virus, a study published in Nature…
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The Future of Eye Exams and Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injuries
The modern smartphone comes with unlimited possibilities for the creative mind. With no more than a few clicks, taps, and pinches of the fingers,…
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Breaking Down Stone Man
An alarming, frightening, and ultimately lethal mystery first uncovered by Dr. John Freke in April of 1736 may very well be on its way…
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Geographic Correlation Between Vaccine Exemptions and Pertussis Outbreaks in AZ
Trends in vaccine hesitancy in the United States have led to the resurgence of several infectious diseases, including measles, mumps, and pertussis. Arizona’s regulation of nonmedical exemptions (NMEs) is relatively lenient compared to that of other states, contributing to the reduction in immunization compliance.
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Medjacking: Hacking Medical Devices
From smartphones to thermostats, watches to vehicles, the modern world is increasingly connected to the Internet—the so-called Internet of Things [1]. What is now…
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