Artificial Kidney Made from Nanofilters
At Vanderbilt University scientists are building an artificial kidney. The scientists envision the device will become the standard of care and eliminate traditional dialysis. The prototype device was made using a silicon nanotechnology filter chip, embedded living kidney cells, and 3-D printing. The chips and cells work together to mimic the functions of a healthy kidney. The breakthrough device will be […]
IBM’s Automated Radiologist
I have been optimistic about the potential for voice recognition for many years. In my 2001 book, Net Attitude: What It Is, How to Get It, and Why Your Company Can’t Survive Without It, I discussed the ability to translate languages. Adoption was slow for a decade, but is now accelerating with Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google […]
Video: Another Interview with Skip
Skip Prichard is an accomplished CEO, business leader, and keynote speaker. He is known for his track record of successfully repositioning companies and dramatically improving results while improving the corporate culture. In addition to running OCLC, a global nonprofit computer library service and research organization in Dublin, Ohio, he uses his personal website to share […]
Political Debates: Little Substance About Healthcare
The debates go on and little of substance is discussed about healthcare. I doubt if any of the candidates in either party know what is in the ten parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. In Health Attitude, I wrote a non-partisan analysis. The ACA has some good things and some bad […]
What the Next President Should Do: Healthcare Common Sense
The 2016 political scene is unfolding. In less than a year, American citizens will decide who our next President will be. So far, in the debates, town halls, and speeches, little substance has been discussed about healthcare, despite the fact it is approaching 20% of our economy and touches every American. You could say the […]