Qatar-based British-Pakistani scientist develops AI eye scan for early dementia diagnosis
WASHINGTON: Professor Rayaz Malik, a British-Pakistani scientist based in Qatar, says a simple AI-powered eye scan lasting just two to three minutes may soon help doctors detect dementia and diabetic nerve damage years before symptoms appear. Professor Malik, a leading researcher in diabetic neuropathy and neurodegenerative diseases at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, told Dawn that the technology could transform early diagnosis and treatment, particularly in countries with soaring diabetes rates s...
Fixing Medication Adherence In Clinical Trials: How Technology Stops Data Corruption
BusinessFixing Medication Adherence In Clinical Trials: How Technology Stops Data CorruptionByGary Zammit,Forbes Books Author.for Forbes BooksAUTHOR POSTExpertise and opinions of authors published by ForbesBooks. Imprint operated under license. | Paid ProgramMay 21, 2026, 10:03am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Medication adherence in clinical trials is notoriously hard to track with precision.gettyClinical...
Why Post-Quantum Compliance For Banks Starts In Containers
InnovationWhy Post-Quantum Compliance For Banks Starts In ContainersByMehran Farimani,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 21, 2026, 10:00am EDTMehran Farimani is CEO of RapidFort, one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies securing the global software supply chain. gettyFinancial institutions are under increasing pressure to p...
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It’s Time To Rethink Data Retention In Healthcare
InnovationIt’s Time To Rethink Data Retention In HealthcareByMark Boxer,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 20, 2026, 08:30am EDTDr. Mark Boxer is Board Chair of P-n-T Data Corp and is an internationally recognized healthcare technology executive. gettyData breaches have become disturbingly routine—both in scale and in cost. In 2024...
Urgent warning to Brits over an influx of WASPS: Pest control experts warn insect activity has spiked by 61% - with nests discovered in sofas, handbags, and even children's toys
Urgent warning to Brits over an influx of WASPS: Pest control experts warn insect activity has spiked by 61% – with nests discovered in sofas, handbags, and even children's toysREAD MORE: Pest expert reveals simple trick to keep wasps out of your gardenBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 10:03, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 11:53, 20 May 2026 e-mail 54 View comments
Why Pharma Boards Confuse Scenario Models With Risk Measurements
InnovationWhy Pharma Boards Confuse Scenario Models With Risk MeasurementsByMaman Ibrahim,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 20, 2026, 06:15am EDTMaman Ibrahim is a cyber and digital risk executive, helping boards, CRO, CIO, and CISO turn risk work into decisions, delivery, and proof. gettyA large number can change the weather in a b...
The Hidden Players Powering The Future Of Quantum Computing
InnovationThe Hidden Players Powering The Future Of Quantum ComputingByPravir Malik,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 11:59am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Dr. Pravir Malik is the founder and technologist of QIQuantum and the Forbes...
Source Code Is Not The Product: Why Commercial Open Source Works
InnovationSource Code Is Not The Product: Why Commercial Open Source WorksByYujong Lee,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 06:00am EDTYujong Lee, Co-founder at Char. gettyCommercial open source is often framed in the wrong way. On one side, you have people who treat open source as a moral commitment that becomes compromised...
Why Health Technology Investment Shouldn’t Wait
BusinessWhy Health Technology Investment Shouldn’t WaitByDr. Beh Chun Chuan,Forbes Books Author.for Forbes BooksAUTHOR POSTExpertise and opinions of authors published by ForbesBooks. Imprint operated under license. | Paid ProgramMay 18, 2026, 02:16pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The next wave of innovations, from AI to wearables and real-time diagnostics, is already reshaping healthcare.gettyWhen I first...
The Cyber Resilience Standard Every Hospital CIO Must Meet
LeadershipCIO NetworkThe Cyber Resilience Standard Every Hospital CIO Must MeetByDavid Chou,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chou is a nationally recognized healthcare technology executive Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 06:20pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Dad and son having fun outdoors.gettyHealth systems must deliver safe patient care for 30 days or l...
In Healthcare, Your First Direct Report May Not Be Human
InnovationIn Healthcare, Your First Direct Report May Not Be HumanByRahul Saluja,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 08:30am EDTRahul Saluja is a technology and business leader focused on AI-driven enterprise transformation and operating-model innovation. gettyFor years, the healthcare industry has treated digital transform...
Scientists issue urgent warning about drinking TEA - as research reveals your kettle can release up to 3 billion dangerous microplastic particles into your cuppa
Scientists issue urgent warning about drinking TEA – as research reveals your kettle can release up to 3 billion dangerous microplastic particles into your cuppaREAD MORE: Single tea bag can release billions of microplastics into your bodyBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 09:48, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 09:55, 15 May 2026 e-mail 185 View comments
Healthcare's Quiet Revolution: Why The Industry That Resists Everything Is Finally Embracing AI
InnovationHealthcare's Quiet Revolution: Why The Industry That Resists Everything Is Finally Embracing AIBySu Belagodu,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 14, 2026, 07:00am EDTSu Belagodu, Managing Partner at Intellectus Advisors, Fractional product and growth officer helping startups scale from idea to revenue. gettyHealthcare has a...
The Doctor Shortage Is Getting Worse. Your Pharmacist Can Help.
InnovationHealthcareThe Doctor Shortage Is Getting Worse. Your Pharmacist Can Help.BySeth Joseph,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the intersection of health care, technology and policyFollow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 08:00am EDTPinback button for the American Red Cross, 1945. (Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).Getty ImagesIn 1937, the first blood bank in the United States opened at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. In its first...
Sultan Al Jaber warns world is 1 billion barrels of oil short because of Hormuz closure
Dubai: Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, said the world is facing a shortfall of one billion barrels of oil as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.In a post published on X on Tuesday, Al Jaber warned that the continued disruption of navigation through the strategic waterway is driving up costs globally and placing mounting pressure on economies, industries and households.Get updated faster and for ...
Major British supermarket forced to introduce 'smart cabinets' in effort to tackle soaring shoplifting
Waitrose is set to introduce "smart cabinets" to lock away champagne and premium spirits as the supermarket ramps up efforts to combat soaring levels of shoplifting across its stores.The upmarket grocer has informed staff that trials of the new locking technology will begin before the end of 2026 as part of a wider crackdown on retail crime.John Lewis, Waitrose's parent company, told employees the move demonstrated the retailer was not "standing still" in its response to theft affecting shops ac...
Beyond ROI: What Healthcare Leaders Get Wrong About Technology Investment
InnovationBeyond ROI: What Healthcare Leaders Get Wrong About Technology InvestmentByBashir Agboola,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 09:30am EDTDr. Bashir Agboola, DBA, MBA, CHCIO, CDH-E, FACHDM, Managing Partner, Interdym. gettyHealthcare now accounts for nearly one-fifth of U.S. gross domestic product, yet hospitals al...
Labaid Cancer Hospital: Raising the bar in Bangladeshi healthcare
Bangladesh has faced a rising cancer burden over the past decade, with many patients travelling abroad for treatment. Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Specialty Centre was established in 2021 to address that gap, bringing international standards to local care. “From the start, I focused on three fundamentals: patient-centric care, ethical practice and state-of-the-art technology,” says Managing Director Sakif Shamim. “We follow these strictly.”With over 300,000 patients treated to date, Labaid C...
Why Healthcare Technology Solutions Should Prioritize Value Over Volume
InnovationWhy Healthcare Technology Solutions Should Prioritize Value Over VolumeByOsama Hashmi,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 07, 2026, 11:30am EDTOsama Hashmi, MD, MPH, is a board-certified dermatologist and cofounder and CEO of Impiricus. gettyWhen I finished my residency and entered clinical practice, my priority was to give...