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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Computer algorithm used to encode memories

    September 30, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 30, 2015 Source: Computer algorithm created to encode human memories  

  • Sponge-like implant traps rogue cancer cells reducing spread in mice. Human trials to soon follow.

    September 10, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 10, 2015 Source: Implant ‘traps’ spreading cancer cells Reference: In vivo capture and label-free detection of early metastatic cells

  • Exoskeletal prosthesis lets paralyzed man walk

    September 4, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 4, 2015 Source: Bionic suit helps paralyzed man take voluntary steps Reference: Completely paralyzed man voluntarily moves his legs, UCLA scientists report

  • Lego prosthetic arm is child's play

    July 14, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 14, 2015 Source: The prosthetic arm built with LEGO: Designer creates artificial limb that allows kids to make their own attachments

  • Artificial foot feels the earth move under it for the first time

    June 15, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 15, 2015 Source: Artificial leg allows patient to feel  

  • Researchers working on breath test for stomach cancer

    April 16, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 16, 2015 Source: Breath test ‘could predict, diagnose stomach cancer’ Reference: Detection of precancerous gastric lesions and gastric cancer through exhaled breath, Hossam Haick, et al., Gut, doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2014-308536, published online 13 April 2015, abstract.

  • Early personal sunburn indicator developed and being prepped for market

    April 1, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 1, 2015 Source: Researchers develop early warning sunburn indicator  

  • More progress being made in neural interfaces that allow thoughts to control devices

    March 4, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 4, 2015 Source: Quadriplegic woman flies F-35 with nothing but her thoughts  

  • Miniaturized pacemaker is great tech but does have specific limitations depending on heart ailment

    December 22, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 22, 2014 Source: Tiny pacemakers a heartbeat away from widespread use  

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