How AI advances can enable medical research without sharing personal data
Until recently, concerns about data privacy have thwarted AI research. Tech advances that don't require data sharing are set to revolutionize healthcare.
A kidney transplant from a pig to a human has worked. What you need to know
Surgeons at New York University’s Langone Transplant Institute have successfully performed a pig kidney transplant to a human. Can this save human lives?
What is tuberculosis and why are deaths rising?
Dr. Tereze Kasaeva, Director of the WHO's Global Tuberculosis Programme, explains what TB is and why Tuberculosis deaths are on the rise.
What are the benefits of genetic testing? Experts explain
A paper entitled 'The Economic Analysis of the Value of Genetic Testing' has been released, containing contributions from genomics experts worldwide.
Needle-free injections could become a reality, thanks to lasers and the 'bubble gun'
Researchers in the Netherlands are developing the 'Bubble Gun' which uses laser technology to deliver 'virtually painless injections'.
Most Of The World’s Vision Loss Is Preventable. Here’s How
One of the most common reasons for vision loss, a cataract, is when the eye's clear lens gets cloudy. But it is also the world’s leading cause of preventable blindness. But symptoms arriv...
Why eye care is key to an active, healthy life
The occurence of eye diseases increases as the world population ages and lifestyles change. This is important because eye health affects quality of life and has economic and social conseq...
UHC 2.0: Charting a Course to Sustainable Healthcare and Finance in the Asia-Pacific
This report provides solutions to help establish a sustainable healthcare system design in the region and delves into three care pathways: life-course immunization, diabetes management an...
These smart technologies are transforming healthcare
Global healthcare faces challenges including lack of access to basic services and staff shortages. Digital transformation can help offset these issues.
Could this ‘pacemaker for the brain’ be the solution to severe depression?
Traditional treatments for depression don’t work for everyone - now a scientific breakthrough could change how we tackle this mental illness.
This app can link trans patients to safe health care providers
A new app called TranZap has been developed to build a better connection between trans patients and their health care providers.
How is climate change impacting young people's mental health?
A new research paper looks at the impact of climate change on the psychological development of children, showing its impacts can start even before birth.