New Frontier Magazine

Healthcare

6 articles

Doctor using a tablet in a modern hospital with AI interfaces assisting with administrative tasks, highlighting the potential of technology to reduce physician workload.
Artificial Intelligence

Physicians Prioritize AI for Admin Relief

A deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) model achieved performance on par with 21 board-certified dermatologists in classifying skin cancers, according to PMC .

Juliana Campos·August 22, 2026
Healthcare worker using an AI-assisted portable ultrasound machine in a low-resource clinic to improve prenatal care.
Artificial Intelligence

AI-assisted fetal ultrasound improves care in low-resource settings

In a recent study, non-experts using an AI-assisted blind sweep protocol achieved diagnostic accuracy for gestational age and fetal presentation comparable to trained ultrasonographers.

Juliana Campos·August 9, 2026
A glowing DNA helix representing CRISPR technology, set against a blurred futuristic hospital background, symbolizing medical advancements and hope.
Explainers

What is CRISPR Gene Editing and Why is it Revolutionizing Medicine?

In February 2025, KJ Muldoon became the first person to receive a personalized CRISPR therapy for a life-threatening metabolic disorder, according to Nature .

Lena Petrova·July 12, 2026
Your Guide to Getting a Self-Pay CT Scan in Las Vegas with Diagnostic Orders Direct
Biotech & Health

Your Guide to Getting a Self-Pay CT Scan in Las Vegas with Diagnostic Orders Direct

Diagnostic Orders Direct offers Las Vegas residents a simplified and transparent way to obtain self-pay CT scans by providing online diagnostic orders, bypassing traditional hurdles like long waits and confusing insurance processes. This service caters to a growing trend of patient consumerism and helps those with high-deductible health plans manage healthcare costs.

Sponsored·July 9, 2026
University of Minnesota staff providing comprehensive health screenings and mental health support to over 3,000 Special Olympics athletes at the USA Games.
Artificial Intelligence

University of Minnesota Supports 3,000 Athletes' Mental Health at Games

At the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, over 3,000 athletes received free healthcare from University of Minnesota staff, highlighting a critical need for services often overlooked in their daily...

Dr. Aris Thorne·June 24, 2026
Advanced AI interface in a futuristic medical lab assisting doctors in early disease detection, showcasing the synergy between technology and human expertise.
Biotech & Health

Roche Acquires PathAI, Betting Big on AI Early Disease Detection

Roche is set to acquire PathAI for an upfront payment of $750 million, with potential milestone payments pushing the total past $1 billion, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Juliana Campos·May 18, 2026