A deep strain is running through hospitals around the country. There are not enough surgeons, and the shortage is growing. Long hours, rising burnout and years of training have made it harder to keep ...

Several members of the UAB General Surgery Residency Program were selected to participate in the Learning Community (LC) Housestaff Program. "We are exceptionally proud of each resident selected as a ...

Artificial intelligence (AI), defined as algorithms that enable machines to perform cognitive functions (such as problem solving and decision-making), has changed for some time now the face of ...

Researchers have created a surgical robot that learns by watching videos of surgeons. The robot uses a technique called imitation learning to master procedures like suturing and needle manipulation.

This article was taken from the August 2014 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands ...

The artificial intelligence boom is already starting to creep into the medical field through the form of AI-based visit summaries and analysis of patient conditions. Now, new research demonstrates how ...

Matt Beane does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Children who undergo multiple surgeries requiring anaesthesia before the age of two have an increased risk of developing learning disabilities. The study, which examined existing data, found children ...