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AI-assisted surgery a ‘game-changer,’ says UHN surgeon

Colin Henderson

Dr. Amin Madani, a surgeon-scientist in UHN’s Sprott Department of Surgery and head of the Surgical AI Research Academy, worked with experts in computer vision to develop technology that applies AI to the surgical field. UHN  A team of researchers at University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is developing a revolutionary program that harnesses the skills of surgeons by using artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of surgery in real time. The technology, part of the world-leading research at UHN that is transforming medicine and countless patients’ lives, is set to be used in clinical trials beginning this fall. It … Continue reading AI-assisted surgery a ‘game-changer,’ says UHN surgeon

AI, Canada

The $22 Billion Plan to Turn a Defunct Airport Into a Small City

Colin Henderson

Canadian developer aims to preserve airport’s features, including hangars and a runway, to draw residents and businesses to the neighborhood By Anne Kadet Aug. 13, 2024 at 5:30 am ET A planned community for about 55,000 residents in Toronto will include the usual playgrounds, bike paths and shops. It will also feature 11 airplane hangars and more than a mile of airport runway. Airports have been repurposed as communities and parks before, but developers typically raze the original infrastructure and start from scratch. In this case, Northcrest Developments is betting that by preserving the airport’s main features it can enhance the … Continue reading The $22 Billion Plan to Turn a Defunct Airport Into a Small City