The path to recovery following ocular surgery has long been a delicate balance of managing pain and inflammation while adhering to complex and often cumbersome treatment regimens. Patients are frequently tasked with administering multiple types of eye drops several times a day, with schedules that
In a year marked by significant advancements in health and medicine, the Hunter Medical Research Institute recently gathered to celebrate the individuals and teams whose pioneering work is shaping the future of healthcare at the 2025 HMRI Research Excellence Awards. The prestigious annual gala,
Imagine a world where patients with chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension gain access to cutting-edge digital health tools before they’re fully vetted by traditional regulatory pathways, yet still under careful oversight to ensure safety. This is no longer a distant dream but a reality
Imagine a patient struggling with chronic pain, finally finding relief through opioid therapy, only to be sidelined by a side effect so severe it disrupts their daily life—constipation that won’t budge. This condition, known as Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC), affects millions globally, stemming
Imagine a world where small and medium-sized businesses can offer their employees the same top-tier healthcare benefits as massive corporations, without breaking the bank. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to a forward-thinking payer that’s shaking up the employer-sponsored healthcare space.
What if the future of healthcare wasn’t just about cutting-edge treatments, but about building a system that heals both patients and the planet? Picture a hospital that not only saves lives but also slashes its carbon footprint, streamlines resources, and ensures equitable care for all. This isn’t
Imagine planning a tropical getaway to escape the winter chill, only to find yourself in the middle of a public health crisis with hospitals overwhelmed and deadly diseases spreading rapidly. This is the stark reality facing travelers considering a trip to Cuba right now, as mosquito-borne
Imagine walking into a hospital, expecting care and comfort, only to find the nurses stretched so thin that they can barely keep up with the flood of patients needing attention. This troubling reality has become all too common at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, where over 350 registered
Imagine a disease so pervasive that it touches the lives of 1 in 8 women across their lifetime, casting a shadow over families and communities worldwide. Breast cancer stands as a formidable health challenge, yet the relentless pursuit of knowledge through cutting-edge research offers hope and
Imagine a workforce where every employee feels financially secure and physically well, not just during a health crisis but every single day—yet, for many companies, this vision remains out of reach due to underutilized benefits like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). As open enrollment season
