Up To 20,000 Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Missed in England Due to COVID Pandemic, Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology Mar 17, 2024

This figure shows how the COVID pandemic affected the detection of other killer conditions, including prostate cancer. Read to learn more.

Biggest Medical Advances in 2023: A Look Back at the Top 7 Healthcare Breakthroughs of the Year

Jan 01, 2024

There are many promising discoveries in 2023 which can influence health and medicine at present and in the future. Find out more about it in this article.

Top Medical Stories in Science Times 2023

Dec 30, 2023

Science Times highlights 2023's medical breakthroughs, from neuron insights to innovative treatments, shaping global healthcare advancements for better patient outcomes. Check them out in this article.

ECG Patch Made From Nanocellulose Developed by Scientists As Solution to Plastic Waste in Healthcare Industry

May 19, 2023

A group of researchers created a biodegradable ECG patch made from nanocellulose with the goal of reducing carbon footprints of plastics and electronics. Learn more about it in this article.

Chlorhexidine-Coated Polymer Effectively Kills Bacteria in Plastic Devices; Provides Key in Addressing Hospital-Acquired Infections

May 12, 2023

A group of researchers developed a type of coating material made from chlorhexidine disinfectant and antiseptic which was proven to kill pathogens that cause hospital-acquired infections. Read the article to find out more.

Mandatory Face Masks Are Back in Bay Area Hospital Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Apr 22, 2023

With rising COVID-19 cases, a hospital in Bay Area has reimplemented mandatory face masks. Read to learn more.

Patient Treatment Mistakes? This Doctor Lays Out His 'Golden Rules' To Help Prevent These Errors

Mar 29, 2023

An emergency medicine consultant goes through the ins and outs of patient treatment mistakes and what can be done to avoid them. Read to learn more.

Authenticx Expands Automation Capabilities with New Autoscoring Tool

Feb 21, 2023

Innovative solution enhances true data-driven decision-making for healthcare organizations navigating a turbulent economy — and beyond.

Kahun Integrates Its XAI Clinical Assessment Tool Into HELIXVM’s Virtual Solution

Jan 25, 2023

Kahun’s chatbot tool cuts patient-visit time by 30% through its ability to provide clinical intake that optimizes physicians time with patients, Helix Virtual Medicine found. Seventy-five percent of HELIXVM patients complete Kahun’s assessment before seeing their physician, a rate HELIXVM reports continues to rise over time.

England Hopes To Become the First HIV-Free Country Before 2030 by Ending Regional Disparities in Medication

Oct 25, 2022

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is on course to become the first in the world to stop new HIV cases before 2030 as it offers new medicines against the infection. Read the article to learn more details.

Retirement Homes Will Receive AI Robotic Companion Units "ElliQ" To Minimize Isolation Among Senior Citizens

Jun 23, 2022

The New York State launches AI-powered companion machines from Intuition Robotics that might help people in assisted living facilities who are at risk of experiencing impacts of isolation. Read more about the project and how the robots work.

Living with Sickle Cell Disease is Ridiculously Expensive, Out-Of-Pocket Costs Hit More Than $44,000

May 17, 2022

Experts reveal how high the cost of living with sickle cell disease is. Read more about the financial toll SCD patients experience and how absurd their payments for out-of-pocket medical expenses are.

SE Healthcare and the American Nurses Association Partner to Prevent Nurse Burnout, a National Healthcare Crisis

May 09, 2022

SE Healthcare’s burnout prevention program — an educational series for nurses experiencing burnout — is now available to ANA members.

Molecular Robots: These First-Time Inventions Have the Ability to Work Together and Complete a Task Like Delivering Cargo

Apr 21, 2022

Scientists developed tiny molecular robots that can work in collaboration to complete a task. Find out how these inventions can work together to deliver cargo.

WHO 'Outraged' After Over 100 Healthcare Facilities Were Attacked in Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion

Apr 11, 2022

More than 100 healthcare facilities were attacked in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. Read more about why this has left WHO livid.