Category Archives: Future Medicine

IBM's CEO told Fortune what the future holds for the talking supercomputer.Source:http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/05/17/ginni-rometty-reveals-the-future-of-watson/?section=magazines_fortune

IBM's CEO told Fortune what the future holds for the talking supercomputer.Source:http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/05/17/ginni-rometty-reveals-the-future-of-watson/?section=money_topstories

PEORIA, Ill. — Local doctors and nurses are using parts of the past to "jump start" the future of medicine.Source:http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Harvard-doctor-calls-Peoria-healthcare-an-international-model-207615521.html

Will the future of medicine find and fix problems before they even occur?Source:http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaii/island-cancer-survivors-cheer-angelina-jolies-surprise-announcement/-/8905354/20153180/-/15t0uv4z/-/index.html?absolute=true

( Wildlife Conservation Society ) In the new medical textbook, Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health (Elsevier, 2013), Wildlife Conservation Society veterinarian and Director of Health Policy, Dr. Steve Osofsky, offers a holistic approach to meeting challenges that … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits from the computer revolution are likely to be proven wrong.Source:http://ca.news.yahoo.com/bernanke-says-computer-revolution-likely-various-future-gains-150346173.html

Originally a medical school hopeful himself at Baylor University, Paul L. Foster joked Friday at a medical-school convocation that he switched majors after being weeded out as a pre-med major by chemistry and biology classes. ›› Photos: Texas Tech Paul … Continue reading →

I was thrilled this morning to read about UCSF?s newly-created Center for Digital Health Innovation (CDHI), an effort to organize and catalyze the university?s efforts and activities in this vital, emerging space.Source:http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidshaywitz/2013/05/03/academics-embrace-digital-health-bringing-measurement-and-participation-to-medicine/

By Daniel Reed As doctors and scientists continue to make huge leaps in terms of genome sequencing and scanning devices, everything about your medical treatment is going to change. Editor's Note: This post is part of Co.Exist's Futurist Forum , … Continue reading →

( University of Gothenburg ) The body's brown fat cells play a key role in the development of obesity and diabetes. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now discovered that we humans have two different kinds of … Continue reading →

I've been pondering the state of veterinary medicine in the new millennium. These subjects deserve deeper thought or at least a Master's Degree thesis:Why a barber and a surgeon should never say, &l…Source:http://www.pntonline.com/digest/story-690059.html

The second round of faculty scholars will focus on the relationship between a physician's spirituality and their ability to deal with the pressures of today's medicine.Source:http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/602560/?sc=rsmn

Stephen Yates lost movement in his left side after suffering a stroke about a month ago. Now improving his strength at the Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Center, he's climbing stairs, using exercise equipment – and playing video games.Source:http://www.ktar.com/?nid=22&sid=1631949

Naturally there was pearl clutching all around after Henry Blodget posted that Nail Ferguson claimed Keynes was a short sighted spendthrift because he was gay and had no children. I can let other people deal with the bigotry-social impropriety connection. … Continue reading →

UCSF is embarking on a public awareness campaign that focuses on how precision medicine can impact each person. What if you could ensure a healthier future for someone you love?Source:http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2013/05/105616/meforyou-campaign-rallies-public-join-push-precision-medicine

Besides reading and attending conferences, what can you do to make the future your friend?Source:http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/opinion-columns/2013-04-28/grab-future-it-passes-you-opportunities-are-there

Someday your prescription pills may actually be digital devices powered by a battery you eat.Source:http://www.cnbc.com/id/100653909?__source=yahoonews&par=yahoonews

Mount Sinai Will Be the First Medical Center Sponsor of the Aspen Ideas FestivalNew York, NY (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 This month marks the 10th anniversary of the sequencing of the human genome and every day, biomedical scientists are working … Continue reading →

The ability of scientists, doctors and companies to tell us how our genes might impact our health now hinges on a case being debated by the U.S. Supreme Court.Source:http://www.wired.com/business/2013/04/gene-patents-are-impeding-the-future-of-medicine/

CARBONDALE, Ill., April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Raed Al-Dallow, M.D. is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine as a result of his role as a Cardiologist …Source:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/dr-raed-al-dallow-m-172500341.html