Some experts are now saying the “golden age of antibiotics” is behind us, according to the Los Angeles Times. The ability to stop a bacterial infection in its tracks is a thing of the past, because more and more antibiotic-resistant gene markers are showing up in bacteria in the U.S. 

Richland Hills, Texas-based National HME acquired Allcare Medical last week, a move that furthers National HME’s reach as the nation’s largest provider of technological medical equipment for the hospice industry. This is the second major acquisition for National HME this year.

Researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have developed a new method to treating spina bifida in utero, a patch comprised of a layer of the umbilical cord.

Cancer, heart disease, dementia—the deadliest of all deadly diseases. They kill millions of people every year in the U.S., but those death rates are still far smaller than the rates for the same diseases only decades ago, according to multiple surveys. 

With cybersecurity becoming a fixture in the news, finding solutions needs to be a priority for the experts in the healthcare industry.

One company best known for its copy-making services is dipping its toes in the telemedicine field. Xerox is launching Virtual Health Solutions, a technology platform designed to bring healthcare to patients through mobile or remote technology, similar to other telemedicine providers. 

The CDC released a new report July 8 sharing data that shows that the vast majority of cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the U.S. between 2008 and 2012 could have been prevented by HPV vaccines.

A Fitbit that can track more than just your steps has been developed and may reduce the risk of ACL injuries in female soccer players.