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Scientists in China say they are well on their way to developing what would be an important achievement in medicine…a blood test that can detect the early stages of the most common form of lung cancer. In a new study in February 2022, they have shown evidence that the test was over 90% accurate in identifying these tumors in samples taken from real life patients. However, more research, including clinical trials, will be needed before this test will be able to reach the public.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system greatly helps radiologists of all experience levels better detect and diagnose brain aneurysms on CT angiography (CTA) exams, new study results show.

A small dot that changes color if a patient’s wound shows early signs of infection has been invented by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB – Ireland).

During the study, the blood test helped to predict further nerve cell degeneration up to a year after the injury.

MIT researchers are touting a platform aimed at helping patients maintain healthy glucose levels by streamlining the diabetes management process.

They have used data from wearable devices to measure a person’s risk of depression.

Over half of internet-connected devices used in hospitals have a vulnerability that could put patient safety, confidential data, or the usability of a device at risk, according to a new report from the healthcare cybersecurity company Cynerio.

A new data brief from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) takes states to task for not analyzing how telehealth affects the quality of behavioral health services – or monitoring for fraud, waste and abuse.

They are now looking to bring the algorithms to a mobile phone app to be used as a screening tool in the field.

Telehealth visits now account for less than 20 percent of all appointments, according to research; however, healthcare organizations still see a future for telehealth expansion