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Editor’s Question: Should we consider self-diagnoses’ through commoditised technology a power or a failure?

Everyone has done it. A quick search on a headache spirals into Dr Google informing us we are not long for this world or an influencer informing us that we must have a serious mental health condition due to our sleeping habits. With so much pressure on...

Commemorating carers week: Putting the spotlight on South Africa’s unsung heroes

The caregiving workforce plays a crucial role in our society, but their efforts often go unnoticed. These individuals, known as carers, selflessly care for those in need due to factors such as illness, age, or frailty. Unfortunately, they face numerous...

Haier Biomedical introduces TwinCool frequency conversion ULT freezers  

Haier Biomedical has announced the launch of its new line of energy efficient TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT Freezers for pharmaceutical, clinical research and public health laboratories. This innovative range of sample storage solutions combines several...

One year on from Advanced attack: NHS Trusts still at risk from third-party attacks   

One year on from the ransomware attack that targeted Advanced, a UK-based software supplier to the NHS allows us to reflect on the attack, which saw client patient management solutions and the NHS 111 services taken offline. This was a prime example of the...

CURAPROX launches the world’s first robotic toothbrush created for the disabled community 

Leading Swiss oral health brand CURAPROX announced the launch of Samba, the world’s first robotic toothbrush created to allow people with disabilities to brush their teeth effectively and independently.  People with physical and mental...

Zscaler partners with Imprivata and CrowdStrike for Zero Trust security for healthcare organisations

Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, has announced that it has teamed up with CrowdStrike and Imprivata to deliver a Zero Trust cybersecurity solution from device to cloud that’s custom-made for medical institutions. The new Zscaler integration with the I...

HealthTech startup Bonatra launches wearable Smart Rings for wellness 

Bonatra, a longevity focused HealthTech company that helps people live longer, healthier lives through IOMT-enabled and doctor-led lifestyle programmes, has launched wearable Smart Rings. The Smart Rings are the second wearable device that work with the...

RFDS launches Oracle cloud powered aeromedical EHR to enhance rural healthcare 

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), Australia’s rural and remote health services provider, has launched a new nationwide Aeromedical Electronic Health Record (EHR) powered by Oracle Autonomous Database, running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure...

Ibex Medical Analytics secures US$55 million in Series C funding for AI cancer diagnostics 

Ibex Medical Analytics (Ibex) is transforming cancer diagnostics with AI-powered solutions that help pathologists improve the quality of diagnosis and support laboratories with enhanced efficiency and better turnaround times. Cancer incidence is rising...

AI and microelectronics: Navigating the policy maze in the era of neural implants 

The advent of microelectronics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened the door for the development and application of neural implants – devices inserted into the brain or nervous system to monitor or directly influence their activity. Such technology i...

Harnessing biometric technology to combat underage vaping 

Vaping has seen a massive surge in popularity in many countries over the past few years, with teenage use accelerating, shops selling vapes illegally without conducting appropriate and effective age checks is a contributing factor. We speak to Andrew...

How AI is transforming the fight against malaria in Africa 

The latest figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) state that the African region accounts for 95% of global malaria cases and 96% of deaths. Sandra Incardona, Head of the Technical Unit, and Julie Niemczura, Deputy Director at MCD Global Health...