Diabetes Management

Revolutionizing Diabetes Care: OTC Glucose Monitors

Summary The FDA’s approval of over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) marks a significant advancement in diabetes management. These devices offer accessible and convenient glucose monitoring for individuals not using insulin. This article explores the benefits, […]

Diabetes Management

GLP-1 Drugs: Costly Even With Insurance

Summary Many insured adults struggle to afford GLP-1 medications despite insurance coverage, leading to concerns about access and affordability. High drug prices contribute to this issue, impacting patients’ ability to manage chronic conditions and weight. […]

Geriatric Care

Aging Health Costs: Pricing Predicaments

Summary This article discusses the difficulties insurance companies face in accurately pricing health insurance premiums for senior citizens due to factors such as increased healthcare needs and limited past data. It also explores potential solutions […]

Data Security

Ransomware Cripples Hospitals

Summary Ransomware attacks are escalating against healthcare facilities, jeopardizing patient safety and causing operational chaos. These attacks disrupt critical systems, delay treatments, and can even lead to fatalities. Hospitals must prioritize robust cybersecurity measures to […]

AI in Medicine

AI Tool Fights Bias in Precision Medicine

Summary University of Florida researchers developed PhyloFrame, an AI-powered tool designed to address ancestral bias in genetic data. This tool integrates large databases of healthy human genomes with smaller, disease-specific datasets to improve the accuracy […]