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The Medical Device Industry: Transitioning To Cybersecure By Design
Founder, Blue Goat Cyber | MedTech Cybersecurity Leader | Speaker & Author | 24x Ironman | Securing Innovation & Patient Safety. Secure by design didn't just pop up in the medical device industry with the update to the Food & Drug Administration…
Coroner calls for action on medically unfit drivers after couple die
A coroner has called for action to tackle ‘dishonest drivers' who fail to report medical conditions after a church bell-ringing couple were killed by a medically unfit motorist. Former primary school teacher David Peter Henderson, 45, caused…
Clark: Medical debt shouldn't ruin patients, families
(Photo Metro Creative Services) When I was 35, I made it a priority to schedule my annual mammograms because my mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer at just 50. In early 2018, I discovered a lump during a breast self-exam. I immediately…
Liam Williams: Welsh boxer in bid to come out of retirement despite medical history
Welsh boxer Liam Williams says he is ready to get back into the ring and fight again - 12 months after retiring due to receiving 'several concussions'. The 33-year-old, who won British, European and Commonwealth titles, said in October last year he…
Brits accuse Pegasos of killing 'without medical justification
British families have accused a Swiss euthanasia clinic of helping their loved ones die without any medical justification. Judith Hamilton, from London told how her 47-year-old son Alastair claimed to have been going on holiday to Paris before it…
4 ways seniors can prepare for surprise medical costs, according to experts
Rising medical expenses, longer life spans and gaps in Medicare coverage are leaving many retirees exposed to expensive medical costs they hadn't planned on. If you're 65 and planning to retire this year, for example, you can plan on paying an…
UnitedHealth's 'Optum Real' Uses AI to Speed Up Medical Claims
UnitedHealth Group Inc. is testing a new system to streamline how medical claims are processed, an early example of what the company says is the potential for artificial intelligence to smooth out friction in billing. The system, dubbed Optum Real…
Police, medics respond to crash involving semi truck on I-75 NB in Miami County
Police and medics responded to a crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 75 northbound in Miami County early Tuesday morning. Around 5:39 a.m., crews were dispatched to the on-ramp of I-75 NB near State Route 571 on reports of a crash, according…
How Does Hormonal Acne Medication Work?
Hormonal acne medications target the root cause of breakouts driven by hormone imbalances, primarily by regulating androgen levels or their effects on the skin. These medications work by reducing sebum production, inhibiting inflammation, and…
How medical imposters are ruining health studies
Medical researchers are witnessing a rise in “imposter participants” taking part in surveys and trials, fuelling concerns for patient safety and the reliability of studies. Imposters vary from automated bots to people lying about…
How Medical Aesthetics Practices Are Driving GLP-1 Usage Amidst Ongoing Regulatory Changes
Weight loss drugs no longer require a doctor's visit. Now, spas are getting into the game, too — and it's become a very big business. In the U.S., medical aesthetics practices are dominating the GLP-1 market, with more than half of locations…
Revolutionary Prosthetic Eye Chip Restores Sight in Medical First
A tiny chip implanted into the eyes of people suffering vision loss from irreversible age-related macular degeneration has restored central sight in a dazzling first. It's called the PRIMA system, tested across 17 European hospitals, and it…
Medical students face delayed graduation amid Quebec doctor dispute - Montreal
Medical students in Quebec say they are facing major disruptions to their training as contract negotiations between the province and its doctors continue to break down — and they warn patients could soon feel the impact too. The Quebec…
Over 5,400 medical emergencies reported across state on Diwali: Emergency ambulance services
THERE WERE a total of 5,406 emergencies reported on Diwali Day, which was a 12.06 per cent spike compared to normal days, said GVK-EMRI, the emergency ambulance services in Gujarat, on Tuesday. There was a major spike – 73.18 per cent…
The best hand creams approved by medical experts, plus editor-tested favorites for moisturized skin
Winter weather is upon us which means it's time for me to stock up on the best hand creams and spread them around my apartment to ensure that a tube is never out of reach. My hands are dry year-round, but during these colder months my skin texture…
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