Digital technologies have filtered into nearly every facet of medicine, from drug discovery all the way to consumer fitness. But digital health isn't the only relative newcomer that could disrupt the status quo in health. The precision genomics space is also growing in popularity and use. What is precision genomics, and how will this space work with digital health? Pr...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an eye-opener for what really matters in both personal and professional life. Healthcare providers are especially faced with new challenges: balancing best-practice patient care, reworking guidelines to protect and support their personnel, and much more. These challenges gave telehealth the chance to grab the spotlight. The benefits of tel...
The technology is low-cost and easy to use. The test involves placing a drop of blood into a plastic attachment that can be viewed by a smartphone camera. The smartphone then vibrates the blood, and the camera can detect when the blood has clotted. The approach provides an inexpensive and convenient blood testing option for patients who are taking anti-coagulants. Anti-...
Researchers compared the risk of Alzheimer’s disease incidence between patients with and without prior flu vaccination in a large nationwide sample of U.S. adults aged 65 and older. The study was led by first author Avram S. Bukhbinder, MD, a recent alumnus of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, and senior author Paul. E. Schulz, MD, the Rick McCord Professor in...
This past weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children over 6 months of age and under 5. Understandably, you may have questions about the vaccines, their administration and their side effects. To help you, we’ve asked our experts to answer some questions. Wh...
An asthma flare-up or “attack” can be overwhelming for a child. Flare-ups occur when the airways tighten in reaction to a trigger such as pollen, dust, smoke or exercise. Your child might have coughing, trouble breathing, wheezing or chest pain. When this happens there are steps you can take to keep your child calm and help guide him or her through a difficult episode. H...
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have created a practical method for producing N95 face masks that are both excellent germ barriers and on-contact germ killers. The antiviral and antibacterial masks may be worn for longer periods of time, which would result in less plastic waste as the masks would not need to be replaced as often. In order to combat infec...
Driscoll Children’s Hospital (DCH) is one of eight free-standing pediatric hospitals in Texas and the largest and most established in South Texas. It offers more than 30 medical and surgical specialties to residents of a high-poverty and underserved region. The new Driscoll Children’s North Pavilion is remarkable for its use of color to support the institution’s brand, c...
Parents, unpaid caregivers of adults, and parent-caregivers continue to experience higher incidences of depression, substance abuse, and stress. And nurses and other healthcare professions who remain burdened by unparalleled demands are also considering leaving the profession. Understand how healthcare organizations and employers can best support caregivers with these in...
When patients enter a healthcare facility, their primary aims are to become well again and to go home. While increasing disease burden and rising healthcare costs in the United States have already contributed to a boost in Care at Home services, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a catalyst to truly reimagine their future.[1] Based on a survey of physicians who serve pre...
Medicare Advantage (MA), which lets seniors choose benefits through private insurance companies, reflects the fastest-growing Medicare segment nationally. MA has 26 million enrollees, representing 42 percent of the total Medicare population. We have previously discussed how new Stars ratings in MA prioritize the customer experience, and how MA plans have increased their...
One half of the world’s population is women. Women also account for 80 percent of consumer purchasing decisions in the healthcare industry.[1] Yet, remarkably, women’s health has been considered a niche market and a mere subset of healthcare. Now, that’s starting to shift, leading to better health outcomes for women and presenting new opportunities for investors, compani...
Celebrate every women and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in and leads out on Women in Sport. Promote and highlight the ongoing work of Sport Ireland, NGBs, LSPs and other stakeholders under the topic of Women in Sport. Highlight some of the programmes/initiatives funded by Sport Ireland Women in Sport Programme. Last year, WIS Week was a huge suc...
Here the Women’s Sports Alliance (WSA) has compiled a list of some of the major women’s sports events to look out for during 2022! *Owing to the nature of on-going global health pandemic sporting events are subject to last minute date and venue changes, as well as cancelations. The WSA will attempt to keep across major revisions throughout 2022, but are not responsible...
NGWSD Virtual 5K & 50 Mile Challenge Join us for WSF’s inaugural NGWSD Virtual 5K & 50 Mile Challenge, presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. This is a new and interactive way to celebrate within your community and across the country, leading up to Title IX’s 50th anniversary. Stories NGWSD recognizes student-athletes, champion athletes, coaches, administrators and lawmake...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized as a group of diseases that develops when the body is unable to produce any or enough insulin, or is incapable of effectively utilizing insulin to synthesize glucose needed for cellular energy, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar (glucose) levels.1 The most common types of diabetes are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and ge...
Difference in the way children's bodies metabolize toxins, their increased need for air on a per-pound basis, and variations in how their bodies regulate temperature put them at a higher risk for health problems. A new review of the impacts of pollution and climate on children, authored by Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, director of Stanford Medicine's Sean N. Parker Center for A...
The Skinny AVERAGE RECOVERY 2 weeks PERMANENCE Permanent APPLICATION Surgical Procedure SURGICAL Yes COST $5000 - $10000 The Specifics What is a rejuvenation rhinoplasty? A rejuvenation rhinoplasty is a type of facial plastic surgery performed by a plastic surgeon specific to individuals experiencing age related loss of collagen and elastin leading to skin drooping ...
Gyms reopened, races restarted and group exercise numbers rebooted – keeping fit returned to some semblance of normality in the middle of 2021. But while we can hit the weights room and exercise with friends again, the global pandemic will still play a role in how we approach fitness this year. The move towards maintaining mental wellbeing as well as physical health thr...
As eager as Americans may be to leave their homes after close to two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, one prevailing sentiment has become clear: when it comes to healthcare, many consumers would prefer options that allow them to remain out of a hospital or facility. To meet that demand, healthcare systems are reenvisioning how Care at Home ecosystems may evolve. Even bef...
Much like the fashion and beauty industries, each year brings a new wave of trends in the aesthetics space. In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic saw patients and providers focus on more invasive procedures for the eyes, nose, and the body due to face coverings and more discreet downtime at home to recover. With that said, non-surgical treatments never go out of style....
If you’re searching the web for an abs workout for women, chances are, you’re keen to improve your core strength but not entirely sure where to start. Do you try weight training? Reformer Pilates? Or crunches galore? First things first: know that an “abs” workout is actually just a targeted workout designed to develop both your core control and strength, explains fitnes...
Sadly, for most this didn’t happen – a lethal combination of slow vaccine uptake and new waves meant that much like the year before it, the majority of 2021 was spent isolating, testing, wearing masks, and avoiding hugs with loved ones. The year – again – was tough for the fitness industry, but there was some light in the darkness. ClassPass reported members booking at...
As we enter 2022, what big trends in aesthetic medicine will the new year bring? “Greater transparency about plastic surgery procedures in general,” says Jennifer Levine, MD, a double board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in New York City. “People are more willing to discuss having it.” Look no further than Marc Jacobs’ candid chronicling of his deep ...
COVID-19 doesn’t affect only humans—it can sicken and, in rare cases, kill animals, as well. Zoo animals are especially at risk as a result of contact with handlers, veterinary and dietary staff, and the visiting public, who may be asymptomatic but still carrying the virus. Several effective vaccines for COVID-19 are available to humans, and now zoo animals have one, to...
The solution bypasses the challenges associated with mechanical collimators and performs fast-framed dynamic scans that reduce imaging time, improve scan quality, increase patient throughput, and decrease radiation exposure. The new technology utilizes active detectors in a multilayer architecture that facilitates the dual functionality of detection and collimation, acc...
The overarching goal was to create an environment that embodies the building’s overall mission of holistic wellness – notably the distinct preventive, diagnostic and treatment needs of women. The center is located within a thriving mixed-use development featuring retail, dining, residential, and office space. To integrate with its surroundings and engage the community, ...
Specifically, bioanalytical testing is anticipated to experience the fastest growth over this period.1 In fact, this segment led the global market in 2020 due to the high number of clinical trial registrations.² This annual Drug Development & Delivery report reveals the innovative technologies and techniques that leading outsourcing providers currently offer for both sm...
From regulatory updates to technological innovations, the entire healthcare landscape has been experiencing quite a lot of developments, and such trend shifts are likely to continue even in 2022 as well. With the help of modern technology, the healthcare industry continues to evolve each year. Patients will receive the best care with technological advancements like the ...
According to the World Health Organisation, Endometriosis affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive age women and girls globally. Juggling various household chores while multi-tasking office work simultaneously amid Covid-19 lockdowns, women often ignore their health which could sometimes lead to serious issues like endometriosis, a common reproductive disorder. ...
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition and the leading cause of pelvic pain worldwide. With no known cause or cure, many patients have run out of options and are living with chronic and unrelenting symptoms. Safe and effective long-term treatments that can help patients live pain-free lives are desperately needed, and yet to date, very few drugs have been app...
However, we’re now in the third decade of the 21st century and the disruption brought about by digital health has radically changed the way one can consult patients for years already. The doctor of the 21st century can literally carry a department’s worth of diagnostic tools in his briefcase, and yes, even the doctor’s iconic stethoscope is outdated. So what are those m...
For the study, published June 1 in the American Journal of Roentgenology, investigators analyzed chest CT scans of 467 patients who had been hospitalized with symptomatic COVID-19. The team found around 80% of subjects who were fully vaccinated against the respiratory virus were able to dodge COVID pneumonia completely. That’s compared to 15% of unvaccinated patients. ...
The technique assesses ventilation and gas exchange into red blood cells, allowing practitioners to identify concerns with a patient’s ability to move oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream, or to move carbon dioxide from the blood into the lungs. “These abnormalities are not apparent on conventional imaging, and in some individuals were detected up to a year after...
The COVID-19 pandemic wrought a heavy toll on mental health for many as they were isolated from social contacts and support structures, anxieties around the disease and economics increased, and access to mental health services were reduced. The latter ‒ lack of reasonable or equitable access to mental health services ‒ prompted the growth of newcomer, DeepWell Digital Th...
The companies expect an integrated offering to be made available beginning in 2023. Changes in tumor size, shape and location, or in the position of organs and other healthy tissue due to weight gain or loss during the course of radiation therapy, may require adaptation of the treatment plan to ensure the radiation dose remains targeted on the tumor while avoiding nearb...
