Privacy in the Digitalized Era of Biomedical Engineering: Balancing Innovation and Individual Rights
Buddhika Munasinghe, Privacy in the Digitalized Era of Biomedical Engineering: Balancing Innovation and Individual Rights (2023): The digitalization of healthcare and accelerated advances in biomedical engineering have transformed personal health information collection, storage, and analysis. The paper analyzes the challenges... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - February 17, 2024 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs

Career Guide In Digital Health And Healthcare AI
It seems like every other day, someone reaches out to us – aiming their questions at Dr. Meskó, our lead researcher – seeking career advice. Now, let’s set the record straight: doling out career guidance isn’t exactly what we do. Yet, here we are, writing this article. Why? Even though we’re not career advisors, we’re right in the thick of the digital health and healthcare AI world. From this spot, we have a good overview of what you need to get into these booming fields.  So, while we might not be career counselors, here are our two cents on which direction to take  –...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 13, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Source Type: blogs

Healthcare: The Path of Least Resistance for Cybercriminals
The following is a guest article by Steve Gwizdala, VP of Healthcare at Ping Identity The healthcare security landscape has become an increasingly critical concern. According to the 2023 ForgeRock Breach Report, healthcare has consistently ranked as the most targeted industry by cybercriminals for the past five years. These relentless attacks come at a staggering cost, with the average healthcare breach reaching $10.93 billion according to IBM Security. The primary cause of breaches is unauthorized access. The 2023 Verizon Breach Report further highlights vulnerabilities with the healthcare sector, identifying web applicat...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 19, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy 2023 ForgeRock Breach Report 2023 Verizon Breach Report CIBA Cybersecurity ForgeRock CI Source Type: blogs

Radiology and Cardiology Technology
The world of healthcare IT is ever-evolving. It seems as though every day there is a new piece of technology to talk about or an exciting update/new approach to old technology. Staying on top of all of this news for every piece of technology or area in healthcare can very quickly become overwhelming. This in turn almost always results in a development, new release, or even an entire area of healthcare left behind and forgotten. So today we are going to take a little pause to focus in on technology for radiology and cardiology. To get some insights on what is actively being done in these two fields of healthcare IT, we reac...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - December 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Grayson Miller Tags: AI/Machine Learning C-Suite Leadership Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Braj Thakur Cardiology Cardiology Tech emtelligent Evan Ruff Experity Hayley Dezendorf Mark Dobbs Myndshft Technologies OXOS Medical Pure Storage Source Type: blogs

Enhanced mRNA Vaccine May Work Intranasally.
Researchers at MIT have developed an enhanced mRNA vaccine system that can elicit a greater immune response at lower doses. The vaccine technology is so potent that it may be useful for intranasal COVID-19 vaccines. This would have the benefit of localized immunity in the nasal mucus membranes that could kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus before it enters the body. The system includes an mRNA strand that encodes the viral spike protein, as with earlier generations of such vaccines, but in this case the strand also encodes for an immune protein called C3d. This protein typically binds to antigens, such as the spike protein, in the b...
Source: Medgadget - October 23, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Medicine Public Health covid mit SARS-CoV-2 Source Type: blogs

Healthcare Organizations at Risk: BYOD and Mobile Devices are Increasing Cybersecurity Concerns
The following is a guest article by Kern Smith, Mobile Security Expert at Zimperium The healthcare industry has been transforming radically over the past decade with the common goal of improving the way healthcare is delivered to patients. In the last few years alone, we’ve watched as healthcare organizations have quickly become mobile-powered businesses with the migration to electronic health records, patients increasingly using mobile apps to view test results, schedule appointments, contact their care provider, and even control their medical devices. Although this shift has brought many advantages such as more accurat...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Security and Privacy Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Risk Assessment Healthcare Security Kern Smith MITM Attacks Mobile Security Mob Source Type: blogs

Revolutionizing Fertility Care: Femtech CEO Weighs in on the Power of Remote Monitoring and Advancing Technologies
In conclusion, fertility care is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, and embracing at-home remote monitoring and advancing technologies are keys to unlocking its full potential. As a thought leader in the Femtech industry, I believe these innovations will continue to improve patient experiences, reduce barriers to care, and empower individuals and couples as they navigate the intricacies of their reproductive health. By championing the adoption of remote monitoring and fostering collaboration between fertility tech and clinics, we can create a future where fertility care is more accessible, personalized, and suc...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 31, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: AI/Machine Learning Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring 7wireVentures At Home Care FemTech Fertility Care Fertility Tech Healthcare RPM IVF Mira Remote Care Reproductive Health Sylvia K Source Type: blogs

Bridging the Representation Gap in Biomedical Research
“We hope that students come out of our program feeling like they’re part of a community. Many of us feel inadequate or struggle in some way during graduate school—it can be a challenging time. I want to build a community that our students can always come back to for support,” says Elana Ehrlich, Ph.D., the co-director of the Bridges to the Doctorate Research Training Program (B2D) at Towson University in Towson, Maryland, alongside Michelle Snyder, Ph.D.. The Towson B2D is one of several NIGMS-supported B2Ds, which are dedicated to developing a diverse pool of well-trained biomedical scientists who will transiti...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 30, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Training Source Type: blogs

The Importance of Patient Portal Usability
The following is a guest article by Dr. Bruce Bassi, Advisory Board Member at CharmHealth Most patients have almost certainly received an invitation to join their electronic medical record communication system, or portal for their particular doctor’s office. Clinicians have their own opinions about medical record systems, but what about patients? Typically, users log into their portal with one specific purpose, then log off, and do not wish to spend too much time engaging in a health portal system. If the system is too cumbersome or difficult to use, it would reduce engagement and not achieve its intended purpose. The pr...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 23, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Clinical Communication and Patient Experience EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Care Team CharmHealth Dr. Bruce Bassi HIPAA patient access Patient Portal Prescription Source Type: blogs

Celebrating 10 Years of Biomedical Beat
This August marks 10 years of the blog! Throughout the past decade, we’ve brought you blog posts that explore basic science topics, quiz your knowledge, showcase cool images, and more! Some of our most-read favorites include: We’ve also interviewed over a hundred NIGMS-funded scientists about their research, mentorship, and careers. To celebrate 10 years, we went back to two of the first researchers featured on the blog to see what they’re up to now. Exploring Enzymes With Dr. Emily Scott Credit: University of Michigan. Around the time we first fe...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 16, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Molecular Structures Cool Tools/Techniques Profiles Research Roundup RNA Source Type: blogs

What Is Pharmacology?
Credit: iStock. Pharmacology is the study of how molecules, such as medicines, interact with the body. Scientists who study pharmacology are called pharmacologists, and they explore the chemical properties, biological effects, and therapeutic uses of medicines and other molecules. Their work can be broken down into two main areas: Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the body acts on a medicine, including its processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME). Pharmacodynamics is the study of how a medicine acts in the body—both on its intended target and throughout all the organs and tissue...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 14, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Common questions Genomics Medicines Miniseries Source Type: blogs

Best Blood Pressure Monitors For Large Arms
This article aims to provide comprehensive information on the best blood pressure monitors designed for larger arms.  Remember, a properly fitted monitor can lead to better tracking of your blood pressure, improved control of hypertension if you have it, and, ultimately, better cardiovascular health. Keep reading to discover the top options, what to consider when making your selection, and how to ensure you’re using your blood pressure monitor correctly for consistent, reliable readings. In addition, we delve into various other monitoring techniques suitable for those with larger arms and address some c...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Monitors Source Type: blogs

Investigating the Secrets of Cancer-Causing Viruses
Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Mandy Muller. While she was in graduate school, Mandy Muller, Ph.D., became intrigued with viruses that are oncogenic, meaning they can cause cancer. At the time, she was researching human papillomaviruses (HPVs), which can lead to cervical and throat cancer, among other types. Now, as an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst, Dr. Muller studies Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), which causes the rare AIDS-associated cancer Kaposi sarcoma. A Continental Change Dr. Muller has come a long way, both geographically and professionally, s...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 1, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Infectious Diseases Microbes Profiles RNA Viruses Source Type: blogs

Career Conversations: Q & A With Biomedical Engineer Elizabeth Wayne
Courtesy of Dr. Elizabeth Wayne. “It’s so fun to try to make meaning from a confusing experimental result and talk to other scientists who are excited by the same questions you are,” says Elizabeth Wayne, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and chemical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talked to Dr. Wayne about her career trajectory, research on immune cells, and belief that scientists can change the world. Q: How did you first become interested in science? A: I was introduced to atoms during 6th grade science class. The idea that we’re ...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - July 19, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Cellular Imaging Profiles Source Type: blogs

Designing (Healthcare) via Roblox
BY KIM BELLARD Here’s a question: what medical schools are incorporating Roblox into their curriculum?   Interested readers can get back to me, but in the meantime I’m guessing none.  At best, very few.  And instead of “medical schools” feel free to insert kind of “healthcare institutions/organization” that is interested in educating or training – which is to say, all of them.  By way of contrast, I was intrigued by the collaboration between Roblox and The Parsons School of Design.  Perhaps you don’t know about Roblox, a creator platform whose vision is “to reimagine the ...
Source: The Health Care Blog - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs