Leukemia patient receives first bone marrow transplant from deceased organ donor
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NY neurotech company’s brain implant allows ALS patient to control Amazon’s Alexa with thought
A man with ALS has become the first person in the world to control the Amazon Alexa digital assistant with his thoughts, thanks to a brain implant developed by a New York-based neurotech startup. Syncron — Specialized company Medical Technology Solutions The company implanted a brain-computer interface (BCI) into the blood vessels in the brain […]
‘I Never Thought I’d See Anything Like That’: Video Shows Patient Playing Trombone During Open Brain Surgery
During open-heart brain surgery at UW Health in Wisconsin in 2022, a musician mimicked playing the trombone to help doctors fine-tune the procedure to stop debilitating hand tremors, WISN 12 reported. A lifelong trombonist, Brian Rust's tremors had worsened, making it difficult for him to maintain his passion for music or carry out simple tasks […]
Jets’ patient approach just fine with veteran receiver Mike Williams
Mike Williams barely broke a sweat in his Jets debut. The receiver continues to work his way back from major knee surgery he underwent last October, logging just nine snaps and zero targets in Monday night's loss to the 49ers. The Jets have said they will develop Williams slowly, and they are clearly committed to […]
World’s first whole-eye and partial face transplant patient reflects 1 year after surgery
A year after his first full eye and partial face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in the everyday. He can finally enjoy solid food again, the simple pleasure of smelling something, and looking in the mirror doesn't make him shudder. And, while most people shy away from the DMV, James gladly traded in his […]
The Patriots are right to be patient with Drake Maye
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye has played limited minutes this preseason. New England Patriots Fans have been missing something for the past few seasons. Hope. Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, showed glimpses of some of the traits New England fans have been looking for at the position since Tom Brady […]
Florida doc, 84, couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming in agony because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids: complaint
A Florida gastroenterologist was recently reprimanded after two botched colonoscopies, including at least one in which the doctor wasn’t wearing a hearing aid and missed the screams of a patient who wasn’t properly sedated. Dr. Ishwari Prasad, 84, was placed on probation by the Florida Medical Board for a botched surgery, according to an administrative […]
Patient of doc charged in Matthew Perry’s death says he gave her ‘the creeps’: report
A former patient of the doctor charged with supplying “Friends” star Matthew Perry with a lethal dose of ketamine has recalled an “incredibly strange” appointment with the unscrupulous doctor, who was the only person in his office and left her “horrified.” Katie Forrester Editor of the US Sunsaid he visited Dr. Salvador Plasencia, better known […]
Neuralink implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Musk says
Neuralink has successfully implanted a device in a second patient designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices just by thinking, according to startup owner Elon Musk. Neuralink is testing a device aimed at helping people with spinal cord injuries. The device enabled the first patient to play video games, browse the […]
Neuralink has implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Elon Musk says | Elon Musk
Neuralink has successfully implanted a device in a second patient designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices just by thinking, according to startup owner Elon Musk. Neuralink is testing a device to help people with spinal cord injuries, enabling its first patients to play video games, browse the internet, post on […]