There’s help for providers who want to help aging patients navigate complex government websites and access the information and resources they need to overcome isolation, lack of transportation and limited financial resources barring full access to healthcare opportunities. By making use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, providers can empower senior patients with the extra … Read more
Matt Mastenbrook, DPT, clinic manager and treating physical therapist at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, says one of his first goals as a manager was to set his clinic apart from the many others in the area. And leading-edge technology would be a key change agent. THE PROBLEM Mastenbrook decided to advance and … Read more
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are available to children in the U.S. Here’s what parents need to know about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, the possible side effects, and the benefits of getting vaccinated. If children don’t frequently experience severe illness with COVID-19, why do they need a COVID-19 vaccine? While rare, some … Read more
Virchow, developed by New York based digital pathology company Paige, is one of the largest image-based AI foundation models for detecting cancer. Born out of a partnership between Paige and Microsoft Research, Virchow has mastered the complexities of diagnosing small, complex and rare cancers to give pathologists a level of insight into detecting and diagnosing … Read more
Management of cancer patients’ symptoms always has been a challenge for providers, especially among racial/ethnic minoritized (REM) populations that often face health disparities that might negatively impact their health outcomes. THE PROBLEM Hence, over the years many researchers have evaluated whether electronic tools can help facilitate early recognition of symptoms. These studies, however, were: Mostly … Read more
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) This commonly prescribed type of antidepressant can help you overcome depression. Discover how SSRIs improve mood and what side effects they may cause. By Mayo Clinic Staff Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also called SSRIs, are the type of antidepressant prescribed most often. They can ease symptoms of moderate to severe … Read more
Chief information officers and other IT leaders at hospitals and health systems are being bombarded with a wide array of AI technologies and are trying to navigate a burgeoning marketplace with more than its share of hype. In fact, advice on procuring artificial intelligence filled the better part of a morning at the 2024 HIMSS AI … Read more
Dr. James Barr, vice president of physician value-based programs at Atlantic Health System and chief medical officer at Optimus Healthcare Partners, an accountable care organization within that health system, is very firm when it comes to artificial intelligence and how it is deployed: “Your reason to use AI tools can’t be just the need to … Read more
Cancer fatigue: Why it occurs and how to cope The exact causes of cancer fatigue and how best to treat it aren’t always clear. Find out what healthcare professionals know about cancer fatigue and what you can do about it. By Mayo Clinic Staff Fatigue affects most people during cancer treatment. Cancer fatigue can result … Read more
When CrowdStrike tried to parse a bad Falcon Suite configuration file pushed to millions of Windows machines this past July, the widespread crash took out the whole operating system and its applications – affecting countless machines across numerous industries around the world. The global IT outage caused widespread disruption of healthcare delivery, with many hospitals and … Read more