Julia Lainster

The persistent threat of overnight emergency room closures looms large over many small, remote communities, creating a palpable sense of anxiety for residents who depend on these facilities as their primary lifeline for urgent medical care. This challenge is not new, but it has been exacerbated by

The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a harsh but necessary lesson about the fragility of global supply chains, revealing how an over-reliance on foreign manufacturing for essential medical goods can pose a direct threat to national security. The ensuing consensus that America must rebuild its domestic

The latest iteration of Oura's popular smart ring enters a market increasingly saturated with wearable technology, yet it carves out a unique space by deliberately challenging the industry's long-held conventions. It presents a compelling synthesis of sophisticated health monitoring and high-end

Bridging the Gap How Federal Agencies are Revolutionizing Digital Health Adoption A groundbreaking collaboration between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is set to reshape the digital health landscape for millions of Americans. By

With the escalating costs of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease placing an immense strain on the American healthcare system, technology firms are racing to provide scalable solutions for remote patient management. In this highly competitive landscape, UK-based Wanda Connected Health

A comprehensive Q4 2025 flash survey has exposed a critical vulnerability at the heart of modern healthcare, revealing that the very digital tools designed to enhance patient care have become the primary conduits for cyberattacks. The study, which gathered insights from 427 senior IT and security

A pivotal new study reveals a significant and concerning level of variability in how pediatric nuclear medicine images are interpreted, a finding that carries profound implications for the diagnosis and treatment of some of the most vulnerable patients. Research published in Pediatric Radiology by

The escalating threat of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions has once again come into sharp focus as HopeHealth, a prominent South Carolina-based healthcare provider, announced it fell victim to a significant data breach. This security incident has potentially compromised the sensitive personal

For decades, radiation therapy has stood as a formidable pillar in the fight against cancer, yet its application has often resembled a powerful but imprecise tool, creating a critical need for a more refined approach. The very playbook that has guided oncology is now being re-evaluated, as new

The pharmaceutical and biotech sectors are grappling with profound uncertainty following the announcement that Richard Pazdur, a revered Food and Drug Administration veteran, has submitted retirement paperwork just weeks after his appointment to lead the agency's most powerful drug review office.