A device worn like a visor can detect emergent large-vessel occlusion in patients with a suspected stroke with 92 percent accuracy, according to a study published March 6 in the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery.

Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed a wearable sensor, placed on a tooth, to monitor what patients eat by collecting data on glucose, salt and alcohol intake. A study examining the development of the sensor is set to be published in Advanced Materials.

In a report released by World Business Research (WBR) and Conversa Health, 98 percent of healthcare executives believed automated healthcare will be important to closing gaps in transactional care, continuous and collaborative care experiences.

Patients in the United States pay about $5,000 per person on healthcare but are not healthier than people in other countries. In article by The Economist, authors examined exactly where the money goes, and which firms profit the most.

Intermountain Healthcare is asking adults who have purchased direct-to-consumer DNA tests like AncestryDNA, MyHeritage or 23andMe to upload their genetic results data or genotypes to build a global DNA registry.

Google has now announced it is developing blockchain solutions aimed at ensuring the safety of its cloud systems.

A telediabetes program for veterans resulted in shorter wait times for specialist care with comparable blood glucose control rates as in-person care, according to a study set to be presented at ENDO 2018.

The implementation of an automated notification system improved tests pending at discharge (TPAD) follow-ups by five days, according to a study published March 12 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Wolters Kluwer Health acquired Firecracker, an adaptive learning and study-planning application used by 20 percent of medical students, following a March 5 announcement of a signed agreement.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic across medical fields, from handling information technology to its impact in imaging. In an interview with Forbes, Nuance Communications executive vice president and general manager Satish Maripuir discussed its potential to affect various areas in healthcare.