DIY DNA Testing Now Available to the Public
Ever wondered what lurks in your DNA? Worried that you might be at risk for passing down diseases to your offspring? Well, now you can find out – and do it yourself. The U.S. Food and...
Researchers Invent ‘Magic Wand’ to Protect Healthcare Data
A “magic wand” developed to prevent hackers from stealing healthcare data will be introduced in April at the IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications. Nicknamed “Wanda,” the digital tool was created by Dartmouth College researchers...
Scientists Invent 3D Printer Capable of Creating Human-Scale Body Parts and Tissues
There’s been a leap forward in medicine at Wake Forest University, as researchers at the school’s Institute for Regenerative Medicine have developed a 3D printer capable of creating human-scale tissues that can survive transplants...
IBM Watson and American Cancer Society Team up to Create Virtual Cancer Health Advisor
The American Cancer Society and IBM are developing the first virtual cancer health advisor, which is designed to assist patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates with a cutting-edge resource. The virtual advisor will anticipate the needs...
Technology on the Cutting Edge of Public Health
With the advent of the Affordable Care Act, there are several changes to how healthcare works with technology. Unprecedented rates of adoption of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), as mandated by the ACA, has led...
Organ Donation Technology Keeps Organs ‘Alive’ During Transport
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “30 minutes or your pizza is free.” It was a revolutionary idea for pizza places in the 70s and 80s – their food delivery services could guarantee customer satisfaction...
Healthcare & Social Media: What’s the Word?
The days of taking a friend or family member aside to discreetly discuss medical concerns and assorted healthcare issues has seemingly been replaced by public crowd-sourcing, thanks in large part to the convenience of...
Bionic Fingertip Restores Feeling to Missing Limbs
Dennis Aabo Sorensen became the first person to consistently recognize the texture of a surface without ever touching or seeing it. What’s more astounding is that Sorensen is an amputee, and he recognized the...
Harvard Researchers Use Apple’s ResearchKit to Create Health App for Former NFL Players
While the love of football is undiminished in the United States, an increasing chorus of health professionals and others are expressing concern for the present and future health of the men who play the...
Executives Say 2016 Healthcare Technology Trends Key to Success
Healthcare executives have a generally positive outlook for the industry over the coming year, according to an April 2016 study from CIT Group, and are optimistic about mergers and acquisitions, increased revenue and advances...