HealthFuturesDigest

Robotics: Probably heavily "doctored" but this video is a pointer to a near future: youtu.be/JLczBI_hpl8

Cancer; GenMed: Here's a first-class lay-oriented explainer of CAR-T cell therapy, if you're interested. youtube.com/watch?v=rZRsqin3…

Surgery: Changing gloves and instruments before closing significantly reduces post-surgical infection. youtu.be/cFgRXyGZ45k

Never done this before and likely won't do it again, but Sudan just does not have the resources to deal with this.

Fun: This is a new category, necessary for maintaining sanity in these turbulent times. youtu.be/Et1pZ0kNVTU

Fun on the Detroit River, approaching International Bridge (Canada on the left)

GenMed: Scientist who successfully used gene editing in twin human embryos to prevent them from contracting their father's HIV explains why he went against the prevailing ethic. At least, he is honest (though after the fact). In the end, he might be right. youtube.com/watch?v=th0vnOmF…

Devices; Prosthetics: It's just an ad, but it serves to remind us of a trend in orthopedic and other surgeries that is going to become the norm, with bespoke body parts printed to order, even in or near the OR. youtu.be/djUygxXCq64?list=PL…

Diagnostics: Motion & color amplification of video provides a fascinating new diagnostic tool. Free, courtesy of MIT. youtu.be/3rWycBEHn3s

Diagnostics/Devices: Check out the last third of this TEDMED talk for a glimpse of the future of health monitoring. youtu.be/1vFlJqg8ic0

AI: It seems to be a movie trailer, but wow! What a great introduction to the AI of the not-so-distant future! -> youtube.com/watch?v=DOOJl5lW…