Welcome to the latest MedicalExpo E-magazine, your essential guide to staying up-to-date with all the latest scientific and medical news.
HIMSS21: The Cyber Threat for Hospitals is "Dramatically High"
As the Covid-19 raged last year, hospitals and healthcare facilities became increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Since the 2017 global WannaCry ransomware attack, healthcare-related cybersecurity incidents have also grown exponentially, costing the sector an estimated $5.6 billion annually. Read the full article.
HealthHero: The Story Behind Europe's Biggest Digital Health Provider
A relatively small start-up is now Europe's biggest telemedicine provider thanks to a blend of organic growth and focused expansion to meet the various needs of each country.
The HealthHero digital platform enables patients to access a holistic range of health services, including health services and GP support delivered via video chat, prescriptions, and consultations with mental health and musculoskeletal specialists. Learn more.
Welcome to Hurley Medical Center, Perhaps the Smartest Hospital in the World
In Flint, USA, a small hospital has been included in the top 250 most innovative medical centres globally for its use of inventive technology to make patient care safer, better, and more efficient.
With only 400 inpatient beds, Hurley Medical Center was recently named as the smartest hospital in Michigan, USA. Dr Michael Roebuck, Chief Medical Information Officer at the centre, said the accolade came was a pleasant surprise. He explained that the hospital was particularly honoured to be given the award as the size of the hospital means that it lacks the financial resources of other major healthcare institutions also on the list. Read the full article.
Orthopaedic Surgery: Remote Monitoring App to Help Clear the Backlog of Patients
Smith+Nephew have partnered with Huma, a digital technology start-up Huma to create the Peri-Op app to assist in the care of patients recovering from knee and hip replacement surgery. Read more.
New Techniques for Producing Vaccines and Drugs
The Dubai World Trade Centre recently hosted the "New techniques and technologies for developing and manufacturing vaccines and therapeutic drugs" conference during the Arab Health Summit. Learn more about the future development of vaccines.
Using Living Cells to Help Reconstruct the Nipple
A pioneering new technique developed in the USA using living cells to help reconstruct the nipple and areola after a full or partial mastectomy. The aim is to offer women who have undergone often life-saving surgery during breast cancer treatment a realistic reconstruction that is part of their own bodies. Learn more.
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