Data Breaches

Ransomware Cripples NHS

Summary A ransomware attack on Advanced, a key NHS IT supplier, disrupted crucial services and exposed sensitive patient data. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity and the devastating consequences of ransomware attacks. The attack […]

Diabetes Management

Obesity, Inflammation, and Beta-Cell Growth

Summary New research reveals a link between obesity-induced colonic inflammation and increased beta-cell production. This discovery illuminates a critical step in the hepatic ERK pathway, highlighting the role of the gastrointestinal tract in glucose regulation. […]

New Advances

Histotripsy Reimbursement Breakthrough

Summary HistoSonics has secured a major reimbursement win from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for its non-invasive histotripsy liver treatment. This marks the first significant insurance coverage for the innovative procedure, setting a precedent […]

Data Security

Safeguarding Health Data: 5 Actionable Steps

Summary This article presents five best practices for securing health data in hospitals. It emphasizes encryption, access control, staff training, mobile device security, and incident response planning as crucial steps for protecting patient information and […]

AI in Medicine

AI Predicts Diabetes Subtypes

Summary This article explores the groundbreaking use of AI in predicting and identifying Type 2 diabetes subtypes using continuous glucose monitor data. Researchers at Stanford Medicine developed an AI algorithm that analyzes glucose patterns to […]

Data Breaches

Fentanyl: A Teen’s $10 Death Trip

Summary This article explores the devastating impact of fentanyl on adolescents, focusing on its accessibility, the challenges in combating its spread, and the innovative approaches being employed to address this crisis. It highlights the importance […]

Geriatric Care

Biological Age and Dementia Risk

Summary This article explores the link between biological age and dementia risk. Studies show individuals with a higher biological age than their chronological age face an increased risk of developing dementia. This emphasizes the importance […]