Chronic pain patients using Pinterest to cope with symptoms
Jessica Baron, PhD 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 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…
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,…
Revolutionizing Healthcare Management; Virtual Nurse
Telenurse is a branch of telehealth. Telehealth is virtual and comprises of indirect visits between patients and clinicians via communications median technology. It is also known as telehealth. Telenursing requires…
Virtual Healthcare; A revolution in medical technology
Virtual healthcare is virtual and indirect visits that take place between patients and clinicians via communications technology. Virtual care is also known as telehealth. Virtual health is the distribution of…
Digital Stethoscope; a major game changer in healthcare
What is Stethoscope? The stethoscope is an audible medical device that is used for diagnosis or listening to the inner sounds of an animal or human body. The first Stethoscope was created…
NIH’s ongoing research will MRI kids’ brains while they use smart devices
Amnah Fawad Millennials or shall we say Generation Alpha is hooked to technology more than ever. For the most parts, it is social media that consumes most of their time. Instagram influencers…
Electronic health records replacing the rudimentary paper documentation
What are Electronic health records? Electronic health records are a well-organized and systematic group of electronic health data and information about individuals and population that can be sent to the…
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…
Apps that will help you lose weight without getting demotivated
Obesity is the major concern in the modern world, especially in developed countries. Obesity raises concerns about some health conditions. It is one of the risk factors for heart diseases.…
Impact of Medical Imaging on Healthcare
Medical imaging is also known as diagnostic imaging. It is the imaging of the body parts, tissue or organs. Its purpose is to use them in clinical diagnoses and treatments.…
Test to predict the IQ of the Embryo for IVF will soon be available in the US
Looks like Eugenics left its traces that are going to haunt us forever. According to the New Scientist, a new genetic test will be able to predict which embryo is…
Technology transforming the treatments of Cardiovascular diseases
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women. Out of all the heart diseases, Coronary heart disease is the most common. Nowadays, innovative medical devices and…
Piles; Advancements in its solutions
The term ‘Piles‘ is used for the collection or group of inflamed tissues in the anal canal. They hold and control blood vessels, support tissue, muscle, and elastic fiber. Another…
