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The necessity of fertility treatments cannot be overstated in today's society, where many couples face challenges on their path to parenthood: “One out of six couples are going to suffer from infertility, and those are couples who are trying it on their own. Other patients can benefit from our services, such as patients in same-sex relationships, single women trying to get pregnant without a partner, and women interested in fertility preservation by freezing eggs,” notes Dr. Molinaro.

One of the many ways infection prevention awareness is heightened globally is through International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), observed annually in the third week of October. IIPW is critical in educating healthcare professionals and the public about the importance of infection control practices.

In the classic sci-fi series "Star Trek," humans often relied on their tricorders—handheld devices capable of diagnosing nearly any ailment in seconds. People have long dreamed of a world where machines could identify our medical problems with certainty. While such technology is still far in the future, recent advances in artificial intelligence have made this vision seem less fantastical.

Access to care has become a top issue in the hereditary cancer community now that genetic testing has become so widely available. This is especially of concern for previvors, individuals with a known genetic risk of cancer but who have not been diagnosed with the disease, as well as survivors, who may be at heightened risk of other types of cancer as well as recurrence.

Physiatry is commonly referred to as the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). PM&R doctors work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Patients receive these services following an injury, illness, or disabling condition that affects not just the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons—as one might expect—but the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, too.

MedicalTechnologySchools.com analyzed academic studies and resources from leading cancer research institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and the Cancer Research Institute, to round up the latest advancements in oncology—the science of diagnosing, preventing, and treating various forms of cancer.

With advancements in medical technology and telehealth, an innovative model known as hospital at home has emerged, allowing patients to receive hospital-level care in the familiarity and comfort of their own homes, blending professional healthcare with the therapeutic benefits of being in one’s personal space.

With AI, pharmaceutical companies can accelerate the drug discovery process, enhance the precision of targeting specific diseases, and significantly reduce the time and cost associated with bringing new medications to the market. AI's ability to analyze vast datasets and uncover patterns invisible to the human eye opens up new opportunities for personalized medicine and novel treatments.

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, adopting advanced technologies plays a pivotal role in shifting the focus from treatment to prevention. Artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force among these technologies. AI algorithms are increasingly harnessed to predict, prevent, and manage potential health issues, offering a proactive approach to medicine that promises to enhance patient outcomes and optimize healthcare resources.

Neuralink, a U.S. startup co-founded by Elon Musk, works on "brain-computing interfaces," known as BCI, which connect the brain to digital technology. Such devices come in different forms: Some are surgically implanted into peoples' heads, while others are noninvasive and sit outside of a person's body. In May 2023, the product received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for clinical trials, but it has yet to hit the market.