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Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

By James Connolly A tech whizz with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has turned his home into a Wallace & Gromit-style lab of inventions to help him beat the daily struggles of his condition. Andrew Herbert, 55, has rigged up everything from smart sensors to an AI-powered bird-watching

St. James Hospital in Butte receives re-accreditation affirming cardiac care standards

The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Intermountain Health St. James Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients experiencing chest pain and heart attack symptoms. The Butte medical facility achieved Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Re‑Accreditation following a rigorous onsite evaluation confirming the organization’s

Anxiety and ADHD can overlap – here’s how to untangle these widespread mental health disorders

Anxiety and ADHD can overlap – here’s how to untangle these widespread mental health disorders

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that its symptoms often resemble those of several other conditions. Overlapping disorders are extremely common when it comes to neurological diagnoses. A child who struggles to sit still, focus or complete tasks could

New state-of-the-art test identifies aggressive prostate cancer

New state-of-the-art test identifies aggressive prostate cancer

By Stephen Beech Scans that makes prostate cancer cells "glow" could cut the need for invasive biopsies, according to new research. The state-of-the-art imaging test could safely halve the number of men who need to undergo a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer following inconclusive results

The hidden infrastructure behind every prescription drug in 2026

The hidden infrastructure behind every prescription drug in 2026

The hidden infrastructure behind every prescription drug in 2026 A customer steps up to the counter at a neighborhood pharmacy. An insurance card is scanned. A pharmacist asks if there are any questions. A small paper bag with the medication inside slides across the counter. What most of us don’

Could virtual reality help patients before medical procedures?

Could virtual reality help patients before medical procedures?

By Stephen Beech Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures, suggests a new study, Using virtual reality (VR) technology to explain what to expect before going under the knife could help people better understand their treatment and put them more at ease, say scientists. Patients often receive

South Africa's livestock farmers reel from foot-and-mouth disaster

South Africa's livestock farmers reel from foot-and-mouth disaster

Pointing at a calf lying motionless in a green field in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, farmer Igsahn Felix let out a heavy sigh. "That one is not going to make it," he said. Home to more than two head of cattle per person, the province