Are brain chips the path to human evolution or a step toward control? – ET HealthWorld

Are brain chips the path to human evolution or a step toward control? – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: When I first read that Elon Musk aimed to implant computer chips in human brains, I thought him crazy. Even if the medical risks could be overcome, even if there were advantages, would humans consent to giving up free will and their ability to think for themselves? Would they entrust their emotions and … Read more

How Technology Evolution Helps Detect Your TB Drug Resistance? – ET HealthWorld

How Technology Evolution Helps Detect Your TB Drug Resistance? – ET HealthWorld

By Dr Pavan Asalapuram New Delhi: As technology advanced in healthcare, the development of drugs treating Tuberculosis (TB), one of the top 10 causes of increased morbidity and mortality among adults worldwide, came rapidly. The genesis of TB vaccines and drugs brought along a beacon of hope that Tuberculosis will end soon. However, the chances … Read more

Metaverse evolution can demystify myths of disease progression & clinical trials for drugs – ET HealthWorld

Metaverse evolution can demystify myths of disease progression & clinical trials for drugs – ET HealthWorld

Hyderabad: There is no conversation these days revolving around technology that doesn’t include artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse. Ultimately merging into an immersive experience, as per tech geeks, these technologies have a lot to offer, including bringing down the cost of care. These were the words with which an exciting and ground-breaking conversation took … Read more

Web3–An evolution of the internet that will make online healthcare safer – ET HealthWorld

Web3–An evolution of the internet that will make online healthcare safer – ET HealthWorld

By Pradeep Goel We now live in a world where the internet is used for almost everything, be it personal or professional. However, the ubiquity of the internet also brings us security concerns and cyber threats. In a report by the World Economic Forum, it’s predicted that 463 exabytes of data will be created daily … Read more

Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

Dr. Sikhulile Moyo was analyzing COVID-19 samples in his lab in Botswana last week when he noticed they looked startlingly different from others. Within days, the world was ablaze with the news that the coronavirus had a new variant of concern – one that appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa and … Read more