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Jan 15, 2025

Singapore’s dementia cases to surge—AI steps in to fill caregiving gap

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Singapore is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the growing demands of its aging population instead of relying solely on human caregivers. The country's healthcare system needs to hire 6,000 nurses annually

HEALTH

Jan 2, 2025

Scientists use AI to detect high blood pressure through subtle voice changes

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Scientists have found a new way to spot “silent killer" high blood pressure by studying how people speak. The breakthrough, published in IEEE Access this September, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot subtle voice patterns

HEALTH

Dec 20, 2024

Samsung invests in AI biotech to tackle cancer and more

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Samsung is diving deeper into the world of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) with a strategic investment in Generate:Biomedicines, a biotech company renowned for using cutting-edge AI to design new proteins. This was

HEALTH

Dec 20, 2024

AI-powered chatbots and agents to improve healthcare experiences by 2025

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Healthcare is on the brink of a technological revolution. According to Aashima Gupta, Global Director of Healthcare Solutions at Google Cloud, generative AI (genAI) will transform the industry by 2025. With predictions highlighting advancements in

NEWS

Dec 13, 2024

Researchers create microrobots to deliver drugs directly to tumors

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Researchers at Caltech have developed dissolving microrobots capable of delivering life-saving drugs directly to tumor sites. These breakthrough devices, detailed in Science Robotics on December 11, successfully shrank bladder tumors in mice, offering a