verbaska_studio | Getty Images The first generation of wearable devices, like smartwatches and activity trackers, were aimed at helping generally healthy people track their physical activity. Now, the medical industry is looking for ways to use smart gadgets to monitor patients with chronic illnesses. Keeping track of patients after they go home is increasingly important… Read More »
In the spring of 2018, cybercriminals attacked a multi-specialty practice, a lab-testing company and an electronic health records developer in just a few weeks. In the most alarming example, they infected a Missouri clinic with multiple types of malware. Then, as the hackers made their exit, they also infected the clinic with ransomware to cover… Read More »
It has been said and proved that men are less likely than women to take stock of their bodies or health. What’s more, they are likely to die five years earlier than their female counterparts. But a new unique patient care model known as Man Cave Health is hoping to change that, especially among those… Read More »
Trans man, 22, who had a penis crafted using skin from his forearm develops dozens of tiny STONES in his urethra The patient’s condition was rare, the doctors said, so they improvised treatment The growths were the same as kidney stones but inside the penis Doctors used a laser to destroy them and the patient… Read More »
The Friday Breeze Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes, who reads everything on health care to compile our daily Morning Briefing, offers the best and most provocative stories for the weekend. Happy Friday! As you all know, when I come across an outrageous medical mystery story I like to drag you all down with me because horrified… Read More »