Archive for July 2016
3-D “Smart” Sutures for Real-Time Diagnostic Data
The field of smart wearable systems has just gotten a boost thanks to researchers from Tufts University. A team of engineers has developed a novel 3-dimensional thread-based diagnostic platform that, when sutured into tissue, collects a range of real-time diagnostic data wirelessly, including pH, glucose levels, temperature, stress, strain, and pressure. Physical and chemical nanosensors,…
Read MoreCan I trust WebMD? A hypochondriac’s nightmare and Big Pharma’s dream
Dear Julia: Can I trust WebMD? WebMD is the most popular source of health information in the US, and is likely to dominate your Google search results for almost any medical question you have. According to its editorial policy, WebMD promises to empower patients and health professionals with “objective, trustworthy, and accurate health information.” But is…
Read MoreGot Dense Breasts? That Can Depend On Who Is Reading The Mammogram
If you’re a woman who gets screening mammograms, you may have received a letter telling you that your scan was clear, but that you have dense breasts, a risk factor for breast cancer. About half of U.S. states require providers to notify women if they fall into that category. But what you may not know…
Read MoreZimmer Biomet announces acquisition of MedTech – maker of the Rosa Robotic Spine System
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) (Zimmer Biomet), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, and Medtech SA (Euronext, FR0010892950 – ROSA) (Medtech), a leading French medical technology company, today announced that, following the unanimous approval of both companies’ boards of directors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet has acquired 1,406,151 Medtech shares, representing…
Read MoreTufts Medical Center to Help Calm Anxiety with Virtual Reality
Patients often suffer a great deal of anxiety in the moments leading up to a procedure. But what if an individual could scope out the ER, meet her surgeon, and feel out her surroundings months before an appointment? That scenario is becoming a virtual reality at Tufts Medical Center, where a team of physician assistants have enlisted local…
Read MoreMedical Errors, the 3rd Leading Cause of Death in the US
Recently, a study by Johns Hopkins made headlines by claiming that medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the US. While that startling statistic was later challenged as being overly broad, it’s clear that over 100,000 people die in the US every year from preventable medical errors. The US Government…
Read MoreVirtual Reality Surgical System Coming to Rush University
The days of operating on female pigs are over for obstetrics and gynecology residents at Rush University Medical Center. The 24 doctors in the four-year program will practice surgeries on a virtual reality system beginning later this summer. Rush and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are splitting the $12,000 cost of the training…
Read MoreVirtual Reality – Why it’s the Future of Healthcare
Will 2016 be a year of virtual reality? This question has been discussed over the last six months in the major media outlets such as Fortune Magazine, BBC, Bloomberg, Venture Beat, and The Guardian. With Oculus Rift coming into retail, new generations of headsets, and growing amount of high-quality content, the technology is becoming a…
Read MoreChildren’s Health in Dallas to Pilot Ingestible Medication Sensors in Kids
Children’s Health in Dallas, Texas announced plans to use Proteus Digital Health’s ingestible medication sensors to track medication adherence in kids with liver and kidney transplants. Medication adherence is a challenge for many patients for a variety of reasons — the complexity of medication regimens, costs, memory, and more all play into it. That problem…
Read MoreOptimize Your Facebook Profile for Job Searching
LinkedIn isn’t the only social network for job searching. If you are like most people, you spend more time on Facebook than LinkedIn, so why not fix your Facebook profile to get it job-search ready? Use your “Intro” section wisely. Your intro is an important personal branding opportunity and viewable to anyone looking at your…
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