Health Technologies

Graphene ‘tattoo’ treats heart arrhythmia with light

  • April 18, 2023
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Researchers in the US have developed the first cardiac implant made from graphene – a two-dimensional super material with ultra-strong, lightweight and conductive properties. Similar in appearance to a child’s temporary tattoo, the new graphene “tattoo” implant is thinner than a single strand of hair but still functions just like a classical pacemaker. Senior author […]

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AI needs rules and regulations to evolve effectively

  • April 18, 2023
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CHICAGO — During the Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare Forum at the 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition here on Monday, panelists discussed the good, the bad and the possibilities for artificial intelligence.  “The opportunity is to really leverage the power of these 0’s and 1’s in mass, really bring them together and […]

Shell launches its first zero-emission electric passenger ferry

  • April 18, 2023
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Shell is working with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to reduce emissions and adopt electric harbor craft in the nation. The oil giant revealed its first fully electric passenger ferry Monday, the Penguin Refresh, as part of the collaboration. With the shift to zero-emission electric transportation accelerating, big oil companies are diversifying […]

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Patients should be at the center when designing digital health experiences

  • April 18, 2023
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CHICAGO – Creating a seamless experience is key when it comes to improving patients’ interactions with the healthcare system, said Andrea Marks, vice president of digital transformation at Walmart Health and Wellness. It’s great to solve one step in the process – like scheduling an appointment – but patients are frustrated when they need to move from app […]

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F.D.A. Authorizes Another Covid Booster Shot for People Over 65

  • April 18, 2023
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The News The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized an additional round of bivalent booster shots for adults who are 65 and over as well as people with compromised immune systems. The effort is to ensure ongoing protection against Covid, which is still claiming more than 1,300 lives each week. The bivalent shots target […]

Imprivata launches Digital Identity Maturity Model and Assessment tools

  • April 18, 2023
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Digital identity company Imprivata has announced the Imprivata Digital Identity Maturity Model and Digital Identity Maturity Assessment. The free tools are the first of their kind, custom-built to amplify the voice of clinicians and end-users in the decision-making process for a healthcare organisation’s digital identity strategy. The Digital Identity Maturity Assessment will organisations assess and benchmark the maturity of […]