New Advances

Bladder Transplant Breakthrough

Summary The world’s first successful human bladder transplant, a collaborative effort by USC and UCLA surgeons, offers new hope for patients with bladder dysfunction. The complex procedure involved transplanting both a kidney and bladder, with […]

Pediatric Care

Military Children and Medical Complexity

Summary This article discusses the increased incidence of medical complexity among military-connected children, exploring contributing factors and the need for support systems. A recent study reveals that 12% of these children are diagnosed with complex […]

Data Breaches

Human Error Fuels Healthcare Data Breaches

Summary This article explores how human error significantly contributes to healthcare data breaches, surpassing even malicious attacks. It examines the impact of these breaches, the common types of human errors, and effective strategies for mitigating […]

Data Breaches

MedStar Health Breach Exposes Patient Data

Summary A significant data breach at MedStar Health has impacted over 183,000 patients. Unauthorized access to employee email accounts exposed patient information such as names, addresses, and health insurance details. Although there is no evidence […]

AI in Medicine

BrainWatch: AI-Powered EEG

Summary Natus Neuro has launched BrainWatch, an AI-driven, point-of-care EEG system. This innovative device offers rapid setup and integration with the NeuroWorks platform, enabling quick intervention and remote neurologist collaboration. BrainWatch aims to improve patient […]

Pediatric Care

Eviction Bans Reduced Child Maltreatment

Summary This article explores the groundbreaking study revealing the link between eviction bans during the COVID-19 pandemic and decreased child maltreatment rates. Researchers discovered that states with eviction moratoria experienced significant drops in reported cases […]