Healthcare informatics is an ever growing and evolving field. With advancements in health informatics we have the ability to improve patient access, care, and outcomes. That being said, I’ve gathered together my top 5 favorite TED Talks on healthcare informatics to...
Advancements in modern medicine benefit physicians and patients alike. Innovations in pediatric medicine offer a better outlook for the youngest of patients. Physicians are better able to diagnose a problem quickly. Advancements also pave the way for various treatment...
Diabetes management has undergone a radical transformation within the last few years, thanks to technology. The internet has provided a strong voice for the diabetic community. Finger pricks are being replaced by continuous glucose monitors, and insulin pumps and...
Opioid addiction and overdose numbers in the United States have risen exponentially in the past three decades. Pharmaceutical companies looking to make money convinced the medical community that opioid painkillers were safe, and physicians began prescribing them in...
Personalized medicine, or precision medicine, has brought about new ways to diagnose and treat diseases. The concept behind personalized medicine is that not everyone responds the same way to any given condition. Diseases may express themselves differently in...
Cancer is a condition that occurs as a result of uncontrolled multiplication of cells, which have the potential of inflating and destroying normal healthy cells. The life choices people make concerning their eating habits, exercise, and other habits play a significant...
