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Midjourney, a company previously known for AI imagery, is rebranding itself as a wellness brand. The company is developing a body scanner technology that claims to be faster, cheaper, and less invasive than an MRI. The scanner uses ultrasonic sound waves and underwater sensors to create a detailed 3D map of the body. Midjourney plans to open a spa in downtown San Francisco, featuring a scanner as the centerpiece, and aims to provide a more comfortable and [...]

Ultrahuman has announced M2 Live, a continuous glucose monitor from Abbott's Lingo, to redefine metabolic health for users. The integration brings an over-the-counter monitor to more people in the US, starting at $99 per month without a prescription. M2 Live will stream insights to the Ultrahuman app, including sleep, stress, and activity, to help users understand glucose regulation. The platform combines health markers and blood biomarkers to provide personalized insights. The feature will launch in the coming [...]

Paradromics Inc., a neurotechnology company, has completed the first surgical implantation of its Connexus BCI platform in the FDA-approved Connect-One Early Feasibility Study at the University of Michigan Health. The procedure, performed by neurosurgeon Matthew Willsey, M.D., Ph.D., marks a significant milestone in the development of the brain-computer interface technology, which aims to restore speech and enable computer control for individuals with severe motor impairment. The study will evaluate the long-term use of the Connexus BCI to [...]

The SEMI Smart MedTech Initiative has identified key obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of wearable biosensors in clinical settings. Despite rapid advancements in semiconductor technologies and edge AI, wearables struggle to scale beyond everyday wellness into clinically accepted healthcare solutions. The initiative's strategic outlook paper, Medicalizing Consumer Silicon, highlights systemic barriers such as poor integration, validation requirements, and regulatory context as primary challenges. The paper recommends collaboration across industry sectors, academia, and government to address these challenges [...]

Insight Health has joined the AdvancedMD Marketplace, making its AI-powered clinical agents available to thousands of independent practices and multi-specialty groups. This partnership aims to reduce the administrative burden in healthcare by automating front-office and documentation workflows. The integration will provide AdvancedMD users with access to Insight Health's suite of clinical agents, streamlining tasks and improving efficiency. The move is significant as it brings advanced technology to a large number of healthcare providers, potentially improving patient care [...]

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have successfully developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) system that has enabled an ALS patient, Casey Harrell, to communicate naturally and work full-time despite being paralyzed. The system, implanted in 2023, has remained usable at home and allows Harrell to control a computer, communicate with others, and engage in everyday conversations with 92% accuracy. The breakthrough has been hailed as a significant advancement in BCI technology, enabling individuals with severe motor [...]

China has secured the world's first commercial approval for an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device, named NEO, beating Elon Musk's Neuralink to market. Developed by Tsinghua University researchers and Neuracle Medical Technology, NEO is designed to restore hand movements and device control for patients with paralysis and spinal cord injuries. The device uses a minimally invasive approach, placing electrodes on the brain's protective membrane rather than penetrating deep brain tissue. Clinical trials involving 36 patients showed significant [...]

The third annual Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum, hosted by Cleveland Clinic and IBM, highlighted advancements in applying quantum computing and AI to healthcare and life sciences research. The event showcased five years of progress through the Cleveland Clinic–IBM Discovery Accelerator, which has supported over 50 research projects, produced peer-reviewed publications, and developed workforce training programs in advanced computing. Researchers shared updates on initiatives, including the simulation of a protein with over 12,000 atoms on a quantum [...]