Chimps, racism and the definition of death: the heart transplant story

research

2017-11-30 / www.theconversation.com

In the summer of 1967, three of the four cardiac surgeons competing to perform the first human heart transplant were simultaneously just hours from their place in the history books. But each was thwarted – none of the planned operations ...

Migration and health: key issues

Migration

2017-10-30 / www.euro.who.int

Refugees and migrants: common health problems 

The health problems of refugees and migrants are similar to those of the rest of the population, although some groups may have a higher prevalence. The most frequent health problems of newly arrived refugees and ...

There Is No Precision Medicine Without Artificial Intelligence

Research

2017-10-23 / the medical futurist institute

Artificial narrow intelligence (ANI) will most likely help healthcare move from traditional, „one-size-fits-all” medical solutions towards targeted treatments, personalized therapies, and uniquely composed drugs. In two words: precision medicine. However, before we let ANI take over the stage in healthcare, ...