Healthcare executives and young professionals across Singapore have a shared vision of delivering more connected and sustainable healthcare enabled by digital technologies. Based on the Singapore findings of the Future Health Index 2023 report by Royal Philips, Singapore is making “steadfast” progress in digital health transformation. Findings from across Asia-Pacific were earlier published in the
Online tracking tools such as pixels are moving to the forefront of the debate about healthcare policy. Last month, the American Hospital Association and several allies in Texas sued the U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights seeking to block enforcement of a December 2022 guidance that limits use of pixels on websites and mobile apps by
“Watch for genAI to analyze an individual’s clinical history.” “Digital prior authorization will take center stage as expectations for 24-hour approvals become real.” “Intelligent automation is poised to unlock efficiencies across the board.” “We may likely see the burnout of patients and the health systems striving to fend off cyber threats without the resources to
As part of its mission to foster collaboration between healthcare ecosystems throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), HIMSS’s Middle East Community for Healthcare Professionals stands out as one of the organisation’s most dynamic groups. First launched in November 2021, this regional chapter serves as a platform for thought leaders from the GCC and
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes food, food and more food. The hustle and bustle of multiple cooks, various meals and the constant flow of people in and out of the kitchen creates a chaotic environment and an increased risk of foodborne illnesses. Here are some food safety guidelines that will
Scanga Meat Company of Salida, CO, is recalling 563 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef products were produced on Dec. 11. “FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’
Researchers have evaluated a range of studies focussed on Salmonella in insects to gather data for assessing the safety of insect-based foods. The systematic review looked at 36 studies investigating Salmonella in insects. “Data on the persistence of Salmonella can be useful for further analysis by risk assessors and decision-makers involved in the safety of insect-based food, contributing to
The FDA has warned about certain oysters harvested in Canada and sold in the United States because two people have become infected with Campylobacter jejuni. On Dec. 18, the Utah Shellfish Authority notified the Food and Drug Administration of two cases of Campylobacter connected to consumption of oysters from British Columbia, Canada. The FDA has notified
Energy drink products of various brands are being recalled from the marketplace over non-compliances related to caffeine content and labeling requirements. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the brands in this recall include: 3D, 5 Hour, ABE, Alani Nu, Alokozay, AriZona RX Energy, Bang, Bleach T4-F, Bob Ross, Bum Energy, C4, Carabao, Celsius, Cocaine
Consumer behaviour advisory company Circana unveiled its latest food industry insights, detailing changing consumer spending patterns and sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).In its latest FMCG Demand Signals report, Circana data reveals that FMCG value sales continue to be driven almost entirely by inflation, which has grown by a further 10.1% year-on-year (YoY) to reach €636