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The FDA has approved the first augmented reality headset designed for surgical guidance. The device gives surgeons “x-ray vision” during procedures, according to its developers. medcitynews.com/2019/12/fda-ap…

After a series of tests, Angers and colleagues confirmed that IPO11 is required for beta-catenin nuclear import. Specifically, Importin-11 binds to beta-catenin and guides it into the cell nucleus of colorectal cancer cells with APC mutations fiercebiotech.com/research/how-a…

Researchers from Radboud University Medical Center have developed a new technique that may effectively use a non-invasive breath test to diagnosis colorectal cancer. healio.com/gastroenterolo… #colorectalcancer #CRC

The Flex® Robotic System enables minimally invasive procedures in locations that were previously difficult-to-reach. Learn more: medrobotics.com #RoboticSurgery #MinimallyInvasive

AI identifies previously unknown features relevant to cancer prognosis buff.ly/36Qz7FD #cancerresearch #oncology #ArtificialIntelligence #cancer

The project’s goal is to help make the process more scientific using population data and less prone to lengthy individual trial-and-error #DigitalHealth #eHealth #HealthIT #MedTech #HealthTech ow.ly/JF4430q586P

Robots are having a positive impact on healthcare from the surgical suite to the patient room. ajc.com/news/local/rob… #robotics #medtech

A team of researchers exploring ways to improve human-robot interaction found that people may trust robots more if the bot can communicate what it’s doing. techxplore.com/news/2019-12-r… #Robotics

Opinion: In developing cancer drugs, the focus has been on eradicating cancer cells and shrinking tumors. It's time to also focus on patient factors like tolerability, ease of use, compliance with the therapy, and quality of life. buff.ly/2EPUUBg

Medrobotics Corporation’s vision is to provide more patients with access to minimally invasive surgery. medrobotics.com/about/ #RoboticSurgery #MinimallyInvasive

A new study suggests that the Affordable Care Act may have led to a shift to earlier-stage diagnosis and treatment among young colorectal cancer patients. eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2… #CRC #ColorectalCancer

.@CancerTodayMag shares a look at how researchers are working to understand why certain cancers aren’t affected by #immunotherapy and how to increase the responses: snip.ly/my0v12 @AACR #cancerresearch #cancertreatment #hcsm

A robot like “YuMi” could help address the worldwide shortage of medical staff. The robot could collaborate with human healthcare teams to improve patient care. discovermagazine.com/technology/mee… #Robotics #MedTech

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If you want to be part of a team with like-minded people working together to achieve a shared vision, then we want to hear from you. #Clinical%20/%20Regulatory%20Affairs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medrobotics.com/about/careers/… #Robotics #MedTech #HealthCareers

Nearly 80% of Chinese hospitals either plan to, or have already carried out, medical AI apps. Tencent's AI Medical Imaging screens for cancer & has an accuracy rate of 90% for esophageal cancer, 97% for diabetic retinopathy, & 97.2% for colorectal cancer buff.ly/374EiBT

Nanoparticle therapeutic restores tumor suppressor, sensitizes cancer cells to treatment medicalxpress.com/news/2019-12-n…

Are you ready for a robotic caregiver? Kim Bellard is. tincture.io/robots-for-mom… #Robotics #Healthcare

If you’ve not had the opportunity to see the Flex® Robotic System in use yet, this video is worth watching. youtu.be/2aRdTW3nVv4 #RoboticSurgery #MinimallyInvasive

Article by @ktmcfierceson @thedailybeast on potential of artificial intelligence & data sharing to improve cancer treatment includes conversation w/ Dr Jaime Guidry Auvil @NCIDataSci on #CancerMoonshot data sharing requirements bit.ly/373rSu1