AI startup Midjourney acquires personalized astrology app Co-Star, expanding its services beyond AI image generation; Co-Star's founder Banu Guler to lead design at Midjourney.
China is prioritizing non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCI), designating the technology as a 'future industry.' Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink, Chinese startups like Neuracle Medical Technology and BrainCo are developing devices that read brain signals without surgery, focusing initially on medical applications like prosthetics and rehabilitation.
Police in Ghaziabad arrested four men for operating a mobile sex determination clinic using a portable ultrasound machine inside an Ertiga. The gang allegedly charged between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 per test and was caught near Mahamaya Stadium.
AI startup Midjourney announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner for wellness, aiming for MRI-like power. Experts express skepticism due to lack of public evidence and raise questions about its claims and execution, while Midjourney positions it as a wellness product, not a diagnostic device.
AI company Midjourney is launching Midjourney Medical, a new division focused on "Ultrasonic CT," a full-body imaging system combining ultrasound and AI. The technology aims to produce detailed 3D scans in about 60 seconds, with plans to deploy 50,000 scanners globally and conduct a billion scans monthly.
A record 1.92 million patients in England await diagnostic tests (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasound scans), with over 400,000 waiting beyond the 6-week target, sparking concerns over delayed diagnoses and worsening health outcomes.
Taiwanese and Korean Rotary clubs jointly donated a neonatal ultrasound machine and three ICU ventilators to Pingtung Christian Hospital, enhancing critical care for adult and pediatric patients in the region. The donation, part of a global grant, aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
A 28-year-old woman struggled with stubborn belly and waist fat despite regular exercise and a strict diet. Dr. Hsu Han-ping of Chi Mei Hospital recommended ultrasound-assisted liposuction, a less invasive procedure that emulsifies fat, aiding removal and potentially improving skin tightness. The technique also allows for high-definition body sculpting for improved contours.
Online speculation about Taylor Swift's pregnancy has surged after a parody account shared a fake ultrasound sonogram. This follows previous rumors and Swift's efforts to trademark her voice and image against AI misuse, though protection is limited to the US.
Chinese biomedical companies deploying cutting-edge technologies are emerging as serious competitors to Western dominance in the race to treat Parkinson’s disease, in a market that could reach US$16 billion over the next decade. The firms are developing a range of approaches – from autologous cell therapies made from a patient’s own cells and ready-made cell products to gene therapies and non-invasive ultrasounds – although many of these candidates are still in early-stage trials. Many patients...
