The Internet of Things (IoT) and Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare Data Sharing
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely appreciated in many applications, including medical monitoring and healthcare, due to its low cost and autonomous operations. However, transmitting patient data over an insecure channel can lead to security and privacy risks.
Nanotechnology in Medicine
Nanotechnology has wide applications in the medical field in the form of nanomedicine. Some nanoparticles have potential applications in new diagnostic devices, imaging and methodologies, targeted medicines, pharmaceuticals, biomedical implants, and tissue engineering.
Bio coating and 3D implantation
Bio coating and 3D implantation have revolutionized the medical field through the interface between medical and technical fields. These remarkable hybrid approaches have opened new perspectives in healthcare.
Clinical Automation and Robotics in Cardiac Surgery
The popularity of minimally invasive surgery has increased significantly in recent years and offers significant advantages over traditional methods in many surgical procedures. This rapid growth has been made possible by significant advances in medical technology.
Virtual Reality (VR) & Medicine?
Using virtual reality, medical information can be presented in an interactive and user-friendly way, helping patients better understand their bodies, different conditions, and potential treatments.
Health technology trends seen in 2023
As we move toward 2024, let us think about what the future of technology in healthcare will look like and how it will benefit the hospital environment. Here is a look at emerging healthcare trends that we will explore in more detail in future articles.
The Legal and ethical issues of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery
This article seeks to address AI-related issues, focusing on the need for healthcare delivery transparency, privacy and protection of all affected stakeholders, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Dark humor among healthcare personnel
The use of “dark” humor by professionals in trauma and crisis-focused professions is common, particularly within fields such as healthcare, crime, emergency response, and social work reporting frequent use of dark humor in the workplace. This article and related articles were reviewed to understand how dark humor plays in trauma and crisis-focused environments.
Risk Factors for an Elective or Emergency Oxygenator Exchange
This study summary investigates the risk factors and predictors for both elective and emergency oxygenator exchanges.
ECMO Circuit Change
Common reasons for replacing the ECMO circuit include the buildup of blood clots, with or without an increase in Delta P. This condition can be linked to the activation of the coagulation process and inflammation, such as a rise in D-Dimer levels and a decrease in fibrinogen levels (less than 2).
Robots in Medicine? – Yes, but Also No.
By Luc Puis Are robots taking over the world? Probably, yes, but before we reach singularity, we might use them for the […]
How to Become a Perfusionist
Perfusionists are a rare breed, and so it’s even more difficult to know how to become one. This article talks about how to become a perfusionist in the USA.