Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have initiated a remote patient monitoring program named BRITE-MOM to enhance cardiac care for expectant mothers. The study will focus on how pregnancy affects heart health, particularly for those with congenital heart disease and pre-eclampsia, utilizing wearable ECG monitors from Vivalink to track participants throughout their pregnancies and for six months postpartum. By gathering data on arrhythmias and cardiac stress, the initiative aims to improve early detection and treatment, addressing a significant gap in knowledge about pregnancy-related cardiac events, with the ultimate goal of reducing maternal mortality linked to cardiac complications.

UCSF Launches BRITE-MOM Program to Enhance Cardiac Care for Expectant Mothers Health Leaders Media

Michael Scheuer, a former Disney menu production manager, has been sentenced to three years in prison for hacking into the company's servers and altering restaurant menus, which included falsifying allergen information and inserting profane language. He was ordered to pay nearly $690,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to computer fraud and aggravated identity theft. Scheuer’s actions raised concerns about public health and safety, particularly due to manipulated allergen information that could have endangered individuals with allergies. Disney identified and corrected all alterations before they affected restaurant operations, but Scheuer's misconduct also included disabling employee accounts, disrupting the menu creation system, and necessitating the application’s removal for restoration.

Former Disney Employee Sentenced for Hacking and Menu Tampering CNN

The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare underscored significant vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, revealing how connected systems can disrupt care delivery and patient safety. In light of rising cybersecurity threats, organizations are increasingly adopting established frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 to enhance their cybersecurity preparedness. The 2025 Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study highlights ongoing gaps in areas like third-party risk management and asset management, stressing the need for improved resilience. Based on a survey of 69 healthcare and payer organizations, the study correlates cybersecurity practices with factors such as insurance premiums, spending, and staffing.

Healthcare Cybersecurity Under Siege: New Study Reveals Critical Gaps Censinet

During her keynote address at the RSAC Conference in San Francisco, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem outlined a strategic redirection for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), stressing the need to realign its efforts with its original mission of countering cyber threats. She criticized CISA for diverging from this purpose, particularly as the agency faces staffing challenges amid concerns over job cuts and resignations. Notably, Noem emphasized the rising risks posed by Chinese hackers to small businesses and local governments, advocating for enhanced resilience and secure technology development as part of the Trump administration's cybersecurity strategy.

Noem Unveils CISA's Strategic Shift to Combat Rising Cyber Threats Cybersecurity Dive