“Your cancer came back.” That’s one of the most devastating statements a survivor can receive after the grueling journey of treatments, loneliness, and uncertainty that come with a cancer diagnosis. Sadly, the threat of a recurrence is a common worry even for people declared cancer-free. The uncertainty is crippling: will the cancer come back? If…
A crowded hospital is never good for patients or doctors, as it can lead to treatment delays and, worse, more fatalities. Hospital crowding is a severe issue that healthcare experts seek to avoid daily by making critical decisions such as emergency room admissions. AI Enhances Emergency Room Decision-Making A new study by researchers from the…
Healthcare technology is advancing rapidly, and Sirisha Jashti‘s work in high-performance computing (HPC) is playing a crucial role. As healthcare providers transition to value-based care models, Jashti’s HPC architecture is transforming how they manage data and patient care. “We’re dealing with large volumes of data that traditional systems can’t handle. High-performance computing has become essential,”…
The outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms has introduced new concerns about the safety and sustainability of traditional milk production. This concern has prompted scientists and biotech companies to innovate cow-free milk production using plants and microorganisms, potentially transforming the future of dairy. Photo by Frank Luca on Unsplash Bird Flu Threatens Cow…
If you think that your skin disorder is incurable even though you have consumed all your medications, this new method could solve your worries in a beat. Recent advancements in science and technology have made it possible to treat certain skin diseases by transplanting healthy skin. Researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School in Japan have…
A robust, holistic approach to data is important in any sector, but it’s perhaps most crucial in vital industries like healthcare, where lives are on the line. Unfortunately, the healthcare sector lacks a universal data framework that would allow providers to share patient information efficiently. However, by implementing interoperability standards—methodologies and technologies that allow different…
Imagine being offered a complimentary hotel stay with a unique twist – the catch being that your sleep would be monitored, and data from your body collected. This is precisely the proposition presented by a Japanese IT company as part of its innovative health promotion venture. TOKYO, JAPAN – DECEMBER 17: General view of conventional…
A recent mice study on hair growth suggests a better treatment for individuals suffering from Alopecia. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, there is no cure for alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition affecting 6 million Americans. According to HealthDay, the condition causes thinning hair and bald patches when immune system T-cells…
Researchers from Imperial College London have uncovered a previously unknown method by which humans perceive light touches through hair follicles. It was conventionally believed that only nerve endings within the skin and around hair follicles were responsible for transmitting such sensations. The study focused on the detection of touch within hair follicles, challenging the prior…
Scientists at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have developed an AI-driven method to detect early-stage cancer. The new test is poised to be a game-changer in cancer prognosis as it is non-invasive, offers improved accuracy, and can pick up different cancers, including lung, liver, and skin cancer. Until now, scientists have relied on mass spectroscopy to…
