Health Care

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New research shows increase in pharmaceuticals polluting our waters

Jessica Baron, PhD
June 8, 2019

A team led by researchers from Radboud University in The Netherlands has reported that concentrations of pharmaceuticals in freshwater sources around the world are higher than ever. In a new…

Time Consulting Robot Doctor Office Hours

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Can telehealth be convenient and compassionate?

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 18, 2019

By now we all know that earlier this month a man in California was informed he was dying via a robot. Early headlines had people (at least the ones who…

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Is the new “ketamine nasal spray” for depression worth the headline hype?

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 9, 2019

First of all, let’s get something straight: patients are not getting a prescription to spray ketamine up their noses. Ketamine is a controlled substance used as an anesthetic, most commonly…

A picture of a girl who appears to be trying to sleep

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You can’t catch up on lost sleep, new study says

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 2, 2019
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Many of us look to the weekends or vacations days to catch up on lost sleep. And while it may feel nice to get in those extra hours and not…

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Chronic pain patients using Pinterest to cope with symptoms

Jessica Baron, PhD
February 28, 2019

When it comes to using the Internet or social media to cope with medical conditions, Pinterest isn’t the first platform that comes to mind. But new research from Virginia Commonwealth…

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CES 2019: The smart lighter that can help you quit smoking

Muhammad Abdullah
January 12, 2019

Smoking is a deadly habit. Now the tech industry is trying to help people quit. CES 2019 just showcased an amazing and diverse range of products, from lab-grown burger patties…

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Will all this new med tech compromise our privacy?

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 11, 2019

CES 2019 gave us a peek into the future of medicine as vendors showcased everything from new phone apps designed to help diagnose disease to digital in-home healthcare assistants. But…

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Cool and creepy new medical and health devices from Day 1 of CES 2019

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 9, 2019
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While people are gasping audibly at the unveiling of roll-up televisions and being duped into thinking that they can go home and hook up to 5G, some of the most…

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Telemedicine can increase patient satisfaction

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 6, 2019

Telemedicine will play an integral role in the future of medical care, especially for non-life-threatening conditions. Talking to a medical practitioner via e-mail, online messaging, or a video call allows…

Name of China on a globe, china detains scientist for research on genetically edited babies

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Chinese scientist behind genetically edited babies is under house arrest

Areen Zahra
December 30, 2018

The Chinese government has detained the controversial Chinese scientist who recently made news in the world of biotechnology after for developing the first gene edited babies. Dr. He Jiankui is a…

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Technology and healthcare: the duo revolutionizing our lives

Dr. Hafsa Akbar Ali
December 30, 2018
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Technological advancements in healthcare have saved numerous lives and enhanced quality of life for people of all ages. Technology is constantly modifying the way we live. When it comes to health,…

Digital health design with elements related to health and technology

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Digital Health; The Good, The Bad

Dr. Hafsa Akbar Ali
December 6, 2018

Digital health is the merging of digital and genomics in healthcare, life, and society. It is about electronically linking the different objects of care so that health instructions and information…

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Artificial ovaries; A new technological solution to infertility

Dr. Hafsa Akbar Ali
November 19, 2018

An ovary is the female reproductive organ which has follicles inside it. The follicles are responsible for generating the egg every month that is later transferred to the fallopian tube. There, the…

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Google Absorbs DeepMind Healthcare Unit

Noor Imtiaz
November 14, 2018

Google has been working on remodeling its health care efforts. Therefore in continuous efforts, Google has improved its contribution to the field of healthcare. This practice is ongoing as Google…

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Welcome to You, CEO of 23andMe Hopes to Bring Back Their Original Product

Fana Anwar
October 21, 2018

Initially, the genetic screening company, 23andMe, offered a health test for depression medication in its original gene testing kit. However, in 2013, the company was forced to no longer sell…