From Earth to the Stars: Adrianos & Stan on the future of space medicine
Please tell us a bit about your background Stan: Born in the Netherlands 29 years ago, I was named Konstantinos. Since “Konstantinos” was too difficult for the Dutch to pronounce,…
Meet the talent: Ekaterina Kostioukhina, Flight Doctor & Space Medicine Researcher
Place of residence: New Zealand Position: Senior Medical Officer, Flight Doctor and Space Medicine Researcher. Please describe a day in your life Because of the nature of my profession, my…
Why Apple Vision Pro marks the beginning of a new era for medicine
Apple Vision Pro: Sales are below expectations, and many returns are due to headaches, discomfort, excessive weight, and a high launch price. Initial reactions to the Vision Pro‘s arrival were poor, an…
Meet the talent: Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki, Space Medicine Expert
Meet the Talent: A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Dr Vanessa Farsadaki. Dr. Vanessa is a Space Medicine Expert, Futurist and the Mother…
AI in medicine: how to cope with race bias?
Artificial intelligence is used in various healthcare settings, from analyzing medical images to assisting in surgical procedures. Although AI can sometimes outperform qualified physicians, its capabilities are only sometimes put…
New developments in medicine: from paper waste to ibuprofen
When most people think of the pharmaceutical industry, there is often no association between producing life-saving drugs (ibuprofen) and environmental impact. But according to a 2019 study by The Conversation,…
ChatGPT in medicine: a help or a danger?
How will the role of the doctor and healthcare professional change with the advent of conversational AI systems? If one tries to ask ChatGPT how much, if at all, it…
Proximity medicine, metaverse is the new frontier
Proximity medicine: The metaverse is a technological dimension that, contrary to popular belief, will transcend the world of games and entertainment, generating profound transformations in the healthcare sector as well.…
3D printing: Medicines are almost a reality
Medicine-as-a-service is already a trend in Northern Europe. The pharmaceutical industry is closely linked to mass production. In order for medicines to be sold cheaply, they often have to be…
Virtual Medicine: Meet the Medic who turned Founder
Virtual Medicine: Rebecca Lee interviews Dr. Phil McElnay, CEO and Founder of MedAll One issue the pandemic has highlighted globally is the need for better resources and the latest information regarding…