(BPT) – Healthcare technology entered 2026 smarter, faster, and more connected than ever. From creating digital twins of real people to artificial intelligence (AI) gaining momentum, here are trends experts at health-tech company Medtronic say could define this year. Personalizing care with digital twins You’re one of a kind. But someday, you could have a…
(BPT) – If you live with asthma and struggle with chronic sinus problems, the two conditions may be more connected than you think. Chronic rhinosinusitis is long-term swelling of the nose and sinus passages that lasts for 12 weeks or more. It causes ongoing congestion, facial pain or pressure, postnasal drip and difficulty with sense…
(BPT) – By Daniel J. Boffa, MD, MBA, FACS, Vice-Chair, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Lung cancer can enter a person’s life like a tornado, creating chaos out of nowhere and leaving them feeling powerless. Nobody chooses to have lung cancer, but thanks to advances in research and treatment, some choices may lower…
(BPT) – Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen at any age. In infants and toddlers, symptoms can escalate quickly. Spotting the early warning signs of anaphylaxis and acting fast can help keep a child safe. The challenge for parents and caregivers? Infants and toddlers are unable to tell you what’s wrong….
(BPT) – Children spend anywhere from 800 to 1,100 hours at school each year. For those with food allergies, that time comes with added risks. From cafeteria meals to classroom snacks, the risk of a food allergy exposure is an everyday concern. And with good reason: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
