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How to assess health technology for women over 50: research evidence, eligibility and access.

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A speech interface faces the test of everyday use

A home speech brain-computer interface was studied over an extended period. Its support needs matter alongside the words it could produce.

By Semnal EditorialOct 17, 2026 / 5 min

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Approved, cleared, registered: three different claims

Oct 5, 20264 min

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How to read a trial record before reading the headline

Aug 22, 20264 min

AI illustration: Mature woman reading a tablet in a bright home.

Were women included—and were their results examined?

Aug 17, 20264 min

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Age is more than a line in a study table

Aug 8, 20264 min

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Why a US announcement does not establish European access

Aug 3, 20264 min

Older woman concentrating on a laptop at home.

What counts as a meaningful improvement?

Jul 17, 20264 min

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The device label is the start of an access question

Mar 17, 20264 min