Can telehealth be convenient and compassionate?
Jessica Baron, PhD 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?
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…
You can’t catch up on lost sleep, new study says
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…
Chronic pain patients using Pinterest to cope with symptoms
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…
New research shows increase in pharmaceuticals polluting our waters
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…
CES 2019: The smart lighter that can help you quit smoking
Muhammad Abdullah 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…
Will all this new med tech compromise our privacy?
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…
Cool and creepy new medical and health devices from Day 1 of CES 2019
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…
Telemedicine can increase patient satisfaction
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…
Chinese scientist behind genetically edited babies is under house arrest
Areen Zahra 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…
Technology and healthcare: the duo revolutionizing our lives
Dr. Hafsa Akbar Ali 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; The Good, The Bad
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…
Artificial ovaries; A new technological solution to infertility
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…
Google Absorbs DeepMind Healthcare Unit
Noor Imtiaz 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…
Welcome to You, CEO of 23andMe Hopes to Bring Back Their Original Product
Fana Anwar 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…
