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January 17, 2017

How a Mere Prick of the Finger Can Diagnose a Concussion

How a Mere Prick of the Finger Can Diagnose a Concussion

Recognizing mild concussions is crucial for preventing deaths, and now there's a way to do that more accurately than ever before, with your blood. The post How a Mere Prick of the Finger Can Diagnose a Concussion appeared first on WIRED.

January 9, 2017

Thanks to AI, Computers Can Now See Your Health Problems

Thanks to AI, Computers Can Now See Your Health Problems

Machine learning is helping doctors diagnose things like genetic disorders, Alzheimer's, and autism faster than ever before. The post Thanks to AI, Computers Can Now See Your Health Problems appeared first on WIRED.

October 27, 2016

Theranos Blew It. But It Didn’t Ruin Biotech Startups for Everyone

Theranos Blew It. But It Didn’t Ruin Biotech Startups for Everyone

What Elizabeth Holmes' downfall means for other start-ups with more modest hopes for point-of-care diagnostics. The post Theranos Blew It. But It Didn't Ruin Biotech Startups for Everyone appeared first on WIRED.

Theranos Is Under Investigation for Fraud, Which Is Weird for a Private Company

Theranos Is Under Investigation for Fraud, Which Is Weird for a Private Company

Theranos made a lot of promises about its tech. Not all of them have come true, which has brought federal investigators a-knocking. The post Theranos Is Under Investigation for Fraud, Which Is Weird for a Private Company appeared first on WIRED.

September 4, 2015

Medical Testing Is So Hot Right Now. This Startup Wants In

Medical Testing Is So Hot Right Now. This Startup Wants In

Silicon Valley is adapting to a new class of medical startups. The story of how Cofactor Genomics is adapting right back.

The post Medical Testing Is So Hot Right Now. This Startup Wants In appeared first on WIRED.