New research reveals that BMI significantly overestimates childhood overweight prevalence compared to waist-to-height ratio measurements. The study of 7,600 children found that 64% of children classified as overweight by BMI standards actually had normal fat levels when measured using waist-to-height ratio, highlighting potential issues with BMI-based obesity diagnosis in paediatric populations.
Two neuroscientists have been awarded the prestigious Brain Prize 2025 for their groundbreaking discoveries showing how neural activity in the brain can promote cancer development, opening new avenues for glioma treatment.
A significant association between sleep debt and heightened infection risk has been identified in nurses working irregular shifts, according to research published 10 March 2025 in Chronobiology International, which reveals that healthcare professionals with severe sleep debt face more than double the risk of developing common infections compared to their well-rested counterparts.
Climate change is rapidly altering health outcomes worldwide, yet medical and public health responses remain insufficiently evidence-based, according to researchers from the University of Washington. Their analysis, published March 10 in JAMA, highlights critical gaps in understanding and addressing climate-related health effects and calls for a more systematic approach to building resilience in healthcare systems.
A team of prominent health experts has issued a stark warning about the potential pandemic threat posed by the H5N1 virus, which has already crossed species barriers to infect dairy cattle and caused sporadic human illnesses. Published in the 7 March 2025 issue of Science, the letter emphasises that although most human cases have been […]
Seal Shield has unveiled custom-fitted Clean Seal™ Privacy Screen Protectors designed for healthcare environments, offering enhanced visual privacy protection while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations for secure patient data management.
Oneview Healthcare has developed a GenAI-powered care assistant called Ovie that aims to provide 24/7 support for patients while alleviating nursing burden. The voice-activated system integrates with hospital electronic health records to deliver personalised responses to patient queries and requests.
An EU-funded project has developed an intelligent full-body scanner that employs explainable AI to improve early detection of melanoma, potentially transforming dermatological diagnostics and patient outcomes.
GeneDx has introduced ultraRapid Whole Genome Sequencing technology that delivers diagnostic results for critically ill neonatal and paediatric patients in as little as 48 hours, potentially saving healthcare systems over $15,000 per child while significantly improving clinical outcomes.
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