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…
Is the NIH trying to discourage collaboration between U.S. and Chinese researchers?
According to a report in the journal Science, Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, sent a letter to 10,000 U.S.-based research institutions last summer stating his…
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…
Superbug genes found in the (formerly) last pristine place on Earth
Well, so much for the idea of a place on Earth untouched by bad human decisions. Antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs), the result of overzealous prescription of antibiotics by doctors that lead to…
Study shows Facebook users are happier if they quit the social network for a month
Fazeel Ashraf In somewhat surprising, but not totally unexpected, news it looks like quitting Facebook for a month makes people happier. This is according to new research out of Stanford and New…
Time spent in front of screens hinders child development
In a new study that shouldn’t surprise anyone, researchers found that children aged 2-5 years old who spent more time in front of screens fared worse in child development screening…
Reduce digital eye strain with these blue-blocking glasses
If you’re anything like me, you spend the majority of your day staring at a screen. In fact, with each passing year, the average amount of time a person spends…
Are you a Facebook addict?
Everyone has spoken these words, “Hey man, I think you might actually be addicted to Facebook,” at least once in their life to someone close to them. Turns out there…
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…
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…
Moderna biotech company in review
Amnah Fawad With new technological innovations springing up every other day, it is intriguing to find one that impacts us directly or has the potential to revolutionize our lifestyle. In the last…
Biotechnology 2018 trends that are a complete knockout
This year turned out to be one of the most happening years in the field of healthcare. As expected, thanks to Biotechnology for this. Some innovations got a thumbs up…
