For many disabled patients, the doctor is often not in
Some doctors avoid patients with disabilities, and barriers to routine care abound. Enlarge Ben Salentine, associate director of health sciences managed care at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences S.....»»
Health Care Data Is a Researcher’s Gold Mine
Patients and clinicians generate huge amounts of data that could advance care. But turning the system into an R&D powerhouse means ripping up the rules......»»
The one-shot drug that keeps on dosing
What if a single shot lasted for months? Enlarge (credit: Brandon Martin/Rice University) On average, patients with chronic illnesses follow their prescribed treatments about 50 percent of the time. That’s a problem. I.....»»
Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators criticizing latest news
There’s no sign of any letup in the Reddit controversy. After the company threatened protesting moderators, it’s now facing kickback from moderators with disabilities … more… The post Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators.....»»
In the Future, Patients Won’t Go to the Hospital—It Will Come to Them
Virtual wards provide people with remote care and monitoring, allowing patients to go home sooner and hospitals to run more efficiently......»»
More People Are Going Blind. AI Can Help Fight It
Early detection is crucial for treating eye disease. AI-enhanced eye scan analyses could spot warning signs quicker—and reach patients at scale......»»
The One-Shot Drug That Keeps on Dosing
Chronic illness patients often struggle to keep up with medications that need frequent, timely doses. What if a single shot lasted for months?.....»»
Exploring the persistent threat of cyberattacks on healthcare
In this Help Net Security interview, Brett Harris, Cybersecurity Officer for the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, discusses the long-term impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions and what healthcare providers can do to protect patientsR.....»»
Gentle Brain Stimulation Can Improve Memory During Sleep
Stimulating the frontal lobes of sleeping epilepsy patients improved their recall of information—and may one day help treat Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s......»»
Abortion Pill Use Is Surging Post-Dobbs. Now It’s Under Threat
Telehealth allowed patients in many US states to get abortion pills by mail. New legal challenges could block that access—but providers aren't giving up......»»
Doctor who sold bogus COVID vaccination waiver to dog loses medical license
Owner of a black Labrador named Charlie said the pup had "irrational fear of needles." Enlarge / A black Labrador retriever. (credit: Getty | ullstein bild) A doctor in Tennessee has lost his medical license after a loc.....»»
Google Lens will now be able to help identify potential skin conditions
Ever wonder what that patch on your skin could be? You could always visit a doctor, but if you have your phone on you, you can now use Google Lens to help diagnose any potential issues. Sometimes we might get weird rashes appearing on our.....»»
Nanoparticles deliver small interfering RNA to slow multiple myeloma
Research led by the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has used siRNA-based silencing of protein cyclophilin A (CyPA) to reduce tumor burden and extend the lives of patients with multiple myeloma......»»
Meta’s new AI app is both for patients with vocal cord damage and in-game NPCs
Meta (formerly Facebook) is introducing its first artificial intelligence offering in a text-to-audio app called Voicebox......»»
Study provides new insights on bacteria that cause food poisoning
Recently, Providencia spp. which have been detected in patients with gastroenteritis, and similar to enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli. O157 and Salmonella spp., have been attracting attention as causative agents of food poisoning......»»
Taking biofabrication to the next level: Innovations in volumetric bioprinting
Bioprinting is the printing of living cells and tissues. It's a promising technique that hopefully, one day, can solve the organ donor shortage by growing organs from patients' own cells. However, printing living tissues and cells is extremely compli.....»»
Lung Cancer Pill Halves Risk of Death in Some People
For lung cancer patients who have a specific genetic mutation, taking a pill called osimertinib after surgery greatly reduced the risk of lung cancer recurrence.....»»
Genomics Are a Lifesaver for Patients With Rare Diseases
The 100,000 Genomes Project has a massive database to help doctors and patients solve baffling medical cases and diagnose cancers......»»
3D printing, motion-tracking technology create new treatment options for veterinary orthopedic patients
When you walk into a veterinarian's office, you expect to see photos of furry friends, anatomy charts, and a computer upon which your doctor will make notes about your pet. When you walk into Dr. Kate Barnes' office, you see all of this with a futuri.....»»
More than 400 Grail patients incorrectly told they may have cancer
Life assurance customers pause review relationship with early-detection biotech. Enlarge / Grail is a subsidiary of Illumina, the world’s biggest gene sequencing company. (credit: Grail) More than 400 patients who sig.....»»
Neuralink says it has the FDA’s OK to start clinical trials
Company isn't enrolling patients yet, but it has cleared a major hurdle. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto) In December 2022, founder Elon Musk gave an update on his other, other company, the brain implant startup Neuralink. As.....»»