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Using CRISPR to treat cancer
 Don't miss this MIT news story about how CRISPR is being used by KSQ Therapeutics to treat cancer: https://news.mit.edu/2021/ksq-crispr-cancer-0423 The approach was developed at MIT by co-founder Tim Wang PhD ’17 in the labs of professors Eric Lander and David Sabatini.  (Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim)
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - April 26, 2021 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Smart Devices and How They Help You With Your Busy Life
Smart devices are becoming something that are more commonly found in homes all around the globe. While they might seem like something that are a bit more expensive than the version that you would usually buy, getting the smarter device is a decision that you should always make because of how much easier it will make your life.While you might not think that you need a robot going around your home cleaning up your floors, this saves you so much time when you have guests coming over. You might not think that you need security cameras that link to your phone and record important moments automatically so that you don't have...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - April 22, 2021 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

edX course: learn the physics of COVID transmission
 As a lifelong learner, I enjoy taking courses on edX and coursera. To learn more about the science of COVID transmission, take a look at the MITx course titled, "Physics of COVID-19 Transmission." Learn about the scientific principles behind the airborne transmission of COVID-19, and how quantitative safety guideline may be derived to assess the risk of transmission. You will explore factors such as the occupancy, the time spent in the space, the dimensions of the room, the use of face masks, ventilation, air filtration, humidity, the respiratory activities involved, etc.  (Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim)
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - April 19, 2021 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Google and Apple: Exposure Notifications
Google and Apple jointly created theExposure Notifications System out of a shared sense of responsibility to help governments and our global community fight the COVID-19 pandemic through contact tracing. Public health authorities around the world are building apps that use the Exposure Notifications System to help their contact tracing efforts. For example, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has developed the COVID Alert PAmobile app. You control whether you receive Exposure NotificationsThe Exposure Notifications System doesn ’t track your locationNeither Google, Apple, nor other users can s...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - February 2, 2021 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

How Medical Technology Companies Are Moving Forward
Medical technology is becoming an increasing part of our world. The main reason for this is as we develop better technology, we can save lives and live more safely. This innovation is driven by multiple companies doing great work in the industry. Here is how these companies are helping.Medical TechnologyThe importance of medical technology in the modern world cannot be overstated. This fact is the main reason why healthcare is often the most significant portion of every country's budget. It is also why many countries are compared based on the life expectancy of its citizens.  The biggest driver behind these medical in...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - June 25, 2020 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Apple watchOS 7 adds handwashing detection
Apple has announced that the next version of watchOS adds handwashing detection:Apple Watch uses the motion sensors, microphone, and on-device machine learning to automatically detect handwashing motions and sounds. It then initiates a 20-second countdown timer, and if the user finishes early, they will be prompted to keep washing. Apple Watch can also conveniently remind the user to wash their hands when they return home.The Health app on iPhone will show frequency and duration of the user ’s handwashing, as well as information on the importance of handwashing, as it relates to overall health. Sounds used to d...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - June 24, 2020 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

This is #NPHW National Public Health Week
April 2-8 marks ​National Public Health Week (NPHW). Each day is marked with a specific public health theme:Monday, April 2: Behavioral HealthAdvocate for and promote well-beingFocus on and advocate for improved access to mental and behavioral health services. Use education and training to de-stigmatize mental health diagnoses and encourage people experiencing mental illness to seek treatment. Coverage for mental health services must be on par with physical health services in all health insurance coverage.Tuesday, April 3: Communicable DiseasesLearn about ways to prevent disease transmissionWash your hands. Know your HIV...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - April 2, 2018 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Thoracic Surgery Social Media Network #TSSMN
The next Thoracic Surgery Social Media Network #TSSMN Twitter chat is scheduled for Tues March 20 at 5 pm Eastern. Follow @TSSMN and the hashtag #TSSMNThe topic: resident assessment and autonomy in cardiothoracic surgeryBe sure to read the article titled, "Resident Autonomy in the Operating Room: Expectations Versus Reality" and "Teaching operative cardiac surgery in the era of increasing patient complexity: Can it still be done?"It's great to see trainees leveraging social media to discuss important issues that need to be discussed openly.You can read more about the spirit of #TSSMN in this article, titled "Thoracic ...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - March 12, 2018 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs