Wristband to Detect Strokes: Interview with Sandra Saldana, CEO of Alva Health
Alva Health, a medtech startup based in Connecticut, is developing a wristband that can detect the signs of stroke and promptly alert the wearer …
Telehealth has been key for primary care, but clinicians are still feeling hopeless
Providers report burnout and compassion fatigue amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, especially regarding conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients. Source: Health Care IT News
More than 591 million EU Digital COVID Certificates issued since June 2021
European Commission report says the certificate has set ‘global standard’. Source: Health Care IT News
How CIOs are prioritizing AI investments for the next 5 years
In the first installment of Healthcare IT News’ newest feature series, five hospital and health system IT leaders describe how and where they’re planning …
Some health issues should not be evaluated in the office
I received a phone call from an elderly gentleman who was closer to ninety years of age than 80, was taking an aspirin, and …
Wye Valley transforms radiology with £2m redevelopment programme
Wye Valley’s £2million redevelopment of its radiology services has helped the trust clear its diagnosis backlog and improve patient outcomes. Source: Digital Health
State-Based Marketplaces 2.0 – Part 1: The Coming Expansion in Access, Affordability, and Value
By ROSEMARIE DAY and DAVID W. JOHNSON, The Affordable Care Act (ACA) survived its third challenge at the Supreme Court on June 18, 2021, …
Recipe: Slow-Roasted Tomato Sauce With Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
The secret to this mouth-watering dish? High-quality ingredients and patience. You’ll taste the difference with slow-roasted tomatoes in every bite. Trust us, it’s worth …
Chest Pain in Young Athletes: When You Should Be Concerned
You’re young. You’re an athlete. So why does your chest hurt? After all, don’t heart problems strike older, less active people? Most of the …
Ivermectin is a Nobel Prize-winning wonder drug
Ivermectin is an over 30-year-old wonder drug that treats life- and sight-threatening parasitic infections. Its lasting influence on global health has been so profound …
Causes of a False Positive Pregnancy Test
Maybe you can’t wait to have a baby. Or maybe that’s the last thing you’re hoping for. Either way, if you think you might …
What is the ‘California Sober’ Approach to Substance Use?
First, people started giving up wine for Dry January. Then gourmet mocktails were all the rage. One of the latest trends? California sober. More …
