Tag: #healthcare

Resurgence of Measles in the U.S.: A Public Health Challenge

Texas reports 742 measles cases amid declining vaccination rates and funding. Innovative monitoring strategies are being implemented.

#measles, #vaccination, #publichealth, #us, #healthcare

Revolutionizing Infant Care: Smart Jumpsuit Innovates Neurological Assessment

Researchers unveil MAIJU jumpsuit for infant neurological monitoring, enhancing home-based motor development assessments.

#infantdevelopment, #wearabletech, #AI, #neurology, #healthcare

Georgia Lawmakers Address Rural Cancer Care Disparities

Georgia lawmakers launch a committee to tackle cancer care disparities between rural and urban areas, aiming to improve access to lifesaving treatments.

#georgia, #cancer, #healthcare, #ruralhealth

EchoBack CAR T-cells: A New Era in Solid Tumor Treatment

Researchers unveil EchoBack CAR T-cells, enhancing immune therapy for solid tumors with ultrasound control.

#cancer, #immunotherapy, #EchoBackCART, #healthcare, #technology

Novo Nordisk's $57 Million Pledge to WHO Amid US Funding Withdrawal

Novo Nordisk Foundation pledges $57M to WHO, aiding amid US funding withdrawal and WHO's revised budget plans.

#WHO, #funding, #healthcare, #globalhealth, #novonordisk

Car Bomb Targets Fertility Clinic in Palm Springs: Suspected Perpetrator Dead, Injuries Reported

A car bomb at a Palm Springs fertility clinic leaves the suspect dead and four injured, highlighting extremist threats to reproductive health facilities.

#terrorism, #healthcare, #california, #extremism

Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interface: NEO Device Restores Mobility

A new BCI device from China shows promising results in restoring mobility to paralyzed patients.

#bci, #neurotechnology, #china, #innovation, #healthcare

HHS Proposes Major HIPAA Security Rule Amendments to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity

HHS proposes significant updates to HIPAA Security Rule, facing industry pushback over anticipated costs and operational challenges.

#hipaa, #cybersecurity, #healthcare, #hhs, #regulations

Dr. Eric Topol Advocates for Preventive Longevity in New Book "Super Agers"

Dr. Eric Topol's "Super Agers" emphasizes disease prevention over reversing aging for extending lifespan and reshaping healthcare.

#longevity, #prevention, #healthcare, #aging

Cleveland Clinic and IBM Unveil First Quantum Computer for Healthcare Research

Cleveland Clinic and IBM launch IBM Quantum System One for healthcare, revolutionizing biomedical research with cutting-edge computing.

#healthcare, #quantumcomputing, #ibm, #clevelandclinic

ACLU Sues Alaska DOC Over Inadequate Inmate Healthcare

ACLU files lawsuit against Alaska DOC for inadequate healthcare in prisons, highlighting systemic issues and policy failures.

#aclu, #alaska, #healthcare, #lawsuit, #prisons

Are Billionaires' Anti-Aging Pursuits Missing the Mark? Insights From Dr. Eric Topol's 'Super Agers'

Dr. Eric Topol's 'Super Agers' advocates for disease prevention over anti-aging tech for longevity.

#longevity, #biotechnology, #aging, #healthcare

FDA Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

FDA approves Casgevy & Lyfgenia, groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease, offering hope to 100,000 affected in the U.S.

#healthcare, #genetherapy, #sicklecelldisease, #FDAapproval

DOJ Sues to Block UnitedHealth's Acquisition of Amedisys

DOJ sues to stop UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion Amedisys acquisition, citing antitrust concerns in home health care.

#antitrust, #unitedhealth, #doj, #healthcare, #merger

Supreme Court to Review Case Challenging ACA's Preventive Services Mandate

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on ACA's preventive services, potentially impacting free healthcare access; decision due by June 2025.

#supreme court, #aca, #healthcare, #preventive services