Every 40 seconds someone in America suffers from a heart attack. In fact, heart disease is the main cause of death in America. Primary care physicians evaluate their patient’s risk of heart attack by considering factors like weight, diet, family history, and medical...
Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been under the constant threat of the deadly Covid-19 virus. However, with the newly approved vaccines, getting back to normal is a reality well within reach. And healthcare workers can help smooth the transition to ordinary...
When people think about the homeless crisis, they often picture all the struggles homeless people have getting a job, staying safe, fighting a drug addiction, and finding food. However, an often overlooked challenge of being homeless is what happens when a person...
Emergency rooms (also known as an accident & emergency departments or the ER) are medical treatment facilities that specialize in emergency medicine. At these facilities, patients can access care without an appointment, and by way of an ambulance, or through their...
Engineers at Tufts University have come up with a new “smart thread” diagnostic platform that could revolutionize the way we diagnose medical issues. This could be the beginning of a new generation of smart wearable devices and implantable medical diagnostics. The new...
