A Future Where Blindness Is No Barrier: The Smart Bionic Eye

Imagine a world where individuals who are blind or have low vision can navigate their environments with greater independence—where technology and AI can help them recognize faces, objects, and respond to visual cues. Let’s see what this future might look like through the development of a "Smart Bionic Eye."

“Musing” on 2023: Revisiting Our Top 5 Posts

We were "Musing" on this year's most popular posts and discovered a few themes that kept you coming back again and again. What were our Top 5 posts in 2023?

The Green Button: Helping Clinicians Treat Patients More Effectively

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With support from NLM funding, scientists from Stanford University have pioneered a groundbreaking medical initiative called the "Green Button." This technology will empower clinicians to make informed decisions about patient care and transforming the landscape of medical practice.

NLM’s Research Mission: Advancing Data and Information Science

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NLM is more than just a resource for credible health information, scientific literature, and research resources; it also plays a critical role in helping to shape scientific and technological directions. The Division of Extramural Programs provides funding that directly supports cutting-edge science.

NLM is Celebrating 40 Years of Biomedical Training

Guest post by Richard C. Palmer, DrPH, JD, Acting Director, Division of Extramural Programs, National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH). This summer, NLM is marking its 40th year of supporting Biomedical Informatics and Data Research Training (T15). This is an amazing accomplishment, and I extend my congratulations to all the past … Continue reading NLM is Celebrating 40 Years of Biomedical Training