Category: healthcare

Suspected ransomware attack hits one of the largest hospital networks in the US

[ad_1] “We implement extensive IT security protocols and are working diligently with our IT security partners to restore IT operations as quickly as possible,” the statement reads. “Patient care continues to be delivered safely and effectively.” NBC News reports some UHS hospitals have had to fall back on filing patient information using pen and paper due […]

Ransomware may have led to the death of a German hospital patient

[ad_1] Whatever the intentions, this may have been an avoidable breach. The intruders exploited a known security flaw in Citrix’s VPN software, and Germany’s cybersecurity authority said it warned of the vulnerability in January. It’s nothing new for institutions to fall short on security, but this misstep appears to have been deadly. If the investigation […]

India will provide ID cards that store all your medical data

[ad_1] There are still some concerns about the safety of the data. If someone steals your card, can they access and manipulate your info? For that matter, the move also raises questions about the security of the database and the potential difficulties if you don’t have your card in an emergency. There wasn’t a mention […]

Recommended Reading: COVID-19 and AI health care

[ad_1] COVID-19 will accelerate the AI health care revolutionKai-Fu Lee, WiredThe coronavirus pandemic will cause us to rethink major aspects of everyday life around the world, but it may also expedite the use of artificial intelligence in health care. Sino… [ad_2] Source link

Microsoft flexed its cloud and AI muscles at Build 2020

[ad_1] If you’re on the Targeted Release cycle, you’ll be one of the first people to try this out in Office.com and Outlook for the web. In the new format, you’ll be able to start whichever Office app you want — say Excel or Word, for example — and pull in Fluid components like charts, […]

US Senators propose giving $2 billion to healthcare facilities for broadband

[ad_1] “During this pandemic, telehealth services are helping families receive the critical health care they need,” said Senator Schatz. “Our bill will provide much-needed funding to help hospitals improve their connectivity so they can care for more patients.” According to the press release Senators Schatz and Murkowski shared, several trade groups, including the United States […]

Microsoft’s Cloud for Healthcare is an elaborate suite of telehealth tools

[ad_1] An important component of healthcare is aftercare, where medical professionals need to keep in touch with patients to follow up on their recovery. But the tools available to do so are generally limited to follow-up phone calls and emails, which are not only tedious but can sometimes not meet security standards. Microsoft’s Healthcare Bot […]

FBI accuses China of attempting to steal US COVID-19 research

[ad_1] Today, the FBI warned that China-backed hackers are attempting to steal COVID-19 research from organizations in the US. In a joint statement, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that they have observed state-backed hackers attempting to obtain intellectual property, data and research related to vaccines, treatments and testing. “The potential […]

Dyson won’t build ventilators for the UK after all

[ad_1] The pause comes after some reported drama surrounding Dyson’s late March announcement. Telegraph sources said that Dyson’s announcement had sparked “fury” in the Prime Minister’s office as it preempted plans to outline a strategy to boost the National Health Service’s capacity. Effectively, Dyson may have been “point-scoring” for publicity’s sake, promising a giant order […]

Portable ‘cold plasma’ wand prototype could destroy germs in seconds

[ad_1] Because the wand can sanitize both hard and soft surfaces, it could be a game changer for hospitals and healthcare facilities. While it’s safe to clean most solid surfaces (including your iPhone) with disinfectant wipes, sanitizing fabric and other soft materials isn’t as straightforward. In hospitals, those usually get locked in specialized cabinets that […]