Lichen Sclerosus, often called LSc, is a skin condition causing chronic inflammation, mostly in the anogenital areas. It can lead to serious health issues, like cancer. A recent study in Sweden looked at the number of new LSc cases and who they affected from 2001 to 2021. The researchers used data f
Digital health technology, or DHT, promises to transform healthcare by cutting costs and boosting care quality. But the industry is a complex web of stakeholders and strict rules. In the European Union, medical devices face tough regulations, while new ways to pay for DHTs are emerging. This makes c
Meet Holden Karau, a software engineer from Silicon Valley who has worked with big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple. After facing her own health insurance denials, she created FightHealthInsurance. com. This free website uses AI to help patients draft appeals when their insurance claims
Imagine this: the United States becomes Canada's 11th province. Sounds crazy, right? But let's think about it. We could have national healthcare, just like Canada. You wouldn't have to wait until you're 65 to get Medicare. In Canada, it's free for everyone. Plus, they cover abortion services without
In the world of healthcare, there's a big debate going on about mammograms. Some groups say women should keep getting them, while others think we should cut back or stop altogether. In Denmark, women between 50 and 69 can get these scans every two years for free. But is this the best plan, or should
Let's talk about postnatal care for a moment. This is the crucial support mothers and their newborns need right after birth and for the next six weeks. It's a critical time when many deaths happen. In some countries, about 40% of women missed out on important postpartum check-ups. So, how can we use
Congressman Chip Roy from Texas is not wasting any time. He's just introduced a new healthcare bill called the Healthcare Freedom Act. The idea? Expand health savings accounts to give Americans more control over their medical choices. Roy thinks the current system is too bureaucratic and expensive,
Did you know that the AI models used in healthcare can be tricked into spreading false medical information? This happens because these models, called large language models (LLMs), learn from vast amounts of data found online. Imagine they read a fake news article about a made-up disease and start be
In a strategic move, UPS has bought two European healthcare logistics companies, Frigo-Trans and BPL. This deal isn't just about expanding their reach; it's about meeting the increasing demand for special logistics services. We're talking about temps as low as -196°C and as high as 25°C, along with
You might think that family doctors in Japan are just there for coughs and colds. But they often face something much deeper: mental health issues. Despite not having much time and feeling a bit uncertain about their skills, many of these doctors see mental health as a vital part of their job. Howeve
