1-Minute Healthcare News Today—February 7, 2023

Scientists are concerned that valley fever is rising and spreading in the United States. The fungus coccidioides causes valley fever, commonly known as coccidioidomycosis. Fungus spores can be discovered on the ground or disturbed by factors such as construction, human activity, or wind. Read more here. 

The New York Times warns of "an even deadlier pandemic." According to a report, Bird flu, or avian influenza, “has long hung on the horizon of scientists' fears,” This disease, particularly known as H5N1, seldom infects humans. However, 56% of those infected have died.

Meanwhile, recent data breaches in healthcare in three different states illustrate the diversity of potential attack routes healthcare organizations face. Information security breaches can be caused by anybody, from former employees to malicious hackers. Continue reading here.

Moreover, a team of researchers from Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has developed a soft robotic wearable to assist people with the neurodegenerative disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS to regain some upper body movement. Read here.

Lastly, as for healthcare IT news, the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre is developing a care navigation tool for mental health patients and professionals. This multi-applicable, multi-modal, and multi-level framework and tools are being tested and reviewed in the ACT. Read more here.

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