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October 26, 2023

Don't wait until you see symptoms to get screened for breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. Since it is so common, it's important to know the symptoms and get screened for the disease.

October 25, 2023

Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study

Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.

October 10, 2023

Mayo Clinic sees AI as 'transformative force' in health care, appoints Dr. Bhavik Patel as chief AI officer

Radiologist Bhavik Patel, M.D., was recently named chief AI officer for Mayo Clinic Arizona. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke to Patel about his role's core functions.

October 9, 2023

Cancer screenings: Here are 5 types and critical information to know about each

Since screening methods vary for different types of cancer, Dr. Paunel Vukasinov, an internal medicine specialist at Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York City, breaks down each of these five.

October 7, 2023

What is Taylor Swift amnesia? Swifties report they can’t remember her concerts for this reason

Fans of pop star Taylor Swift have reported a lack of memory after attending Eras Tour concerts. Hackensack Meridian Health researchers explain why concertgoers are experiencing amnesia.

October 2, 2023

Missing mammograms: Over 20% of women don’t follow breast cancer screening guidelines, study says

A new report has found that 21.7% of U.S. women aged 50 to 74 — around one in five — are not getting mammogram screenings at the recommended frequency. Doctors share risks and benefits.

September 28, 2023

Progress for paralyzed patients: First implanted device is placed to restore arm, hand and finger movement

Onward, a medical tech company in the Netherlands, announced the first-ever surgical implant of its ARC-IM Stimulator, which restores function to the arms and hands of paralyzed patients.

September 16, 2023

After sharp fishing hook lodges in dog's throat, veterinary surgeons snap into action

A dog named Betsy in the U.K. recently swallowed a fishing line, including the hook — and needed surgical veterinary care to remove the object safely from her throat. Here are more details.

September 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence helps doctors predict patients’ risk of dying, study finds: ‘Sense of urgency’

Researchers at OSF HealthCare in Illinois are using artificial intelligence to help physicians determine which patients have a higher chance of dying during a hospital stay. Here's how.

September 9, 2023

Teen who suffered loss of leg in accident is called 'lazy child' on train, ordered to 'get up' from seat

A teenager with a prosthetic leg described an unfortunate recent encounter on a train that has elicited some 15,000 reactions and 2,000 comments on Reddit to date.