Biomedical technology

Q&A: Updating pulse oximeters

A portable device used to detect blood oxygen levels revolutionized the medical field 50 years ago and is now receiving essential updates.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study explores dishonesty during a pandemic

People who are more worried about the risk to their health during a pandemic may be more likely to lie to obtain a vaccination earlier, according to research from the University of Southampton.

Medical economics

Pandemic funding saved more Americans from medical debt

The number of Americans who had trouble paying their medical bills dropped precipitously between 2019 and 2021, and funds from the American Rescue Plan and other federal pandemic relief programs may have been a reason why.

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