Learn more from pulmonologist Sarah Chalmers, M.D. Hello. I’m Dr. Sarah Chalmers, a pulmonologist at Mayo Clinic. In this video, we’ll cover the basics of cystic fibrosis. What is it? Who gets it? The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Whether you’re looking for answers for yourself or someone you love, we’re here to give you the … Read more
Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure An inactive lifestyle can lead to high blood pressure. Discover how small changes in activity can make a big difference. By Mayo Clinic Staff High blood pressure is called hypertension. The risk of hypertension goes up as you get older. But getting some exercise may lower … Read more
Unite Genomics announced a new clinical listening partnership with a “Top 10 pharma company” that can personalize and tailor patient psoriasis care insights based on their medical records on Monday. This direct-to-consumer platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze the medical care patients may have received and alert them to missing tests or treatment options and … Read more
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been enhancing and improving healthcare processes for years now. But the advent of generative AI and the refinement of predictive models, have ushered in a new era where the technology is improving iteratively via frontline user feedback. Several recent product announcements show this trend at work. Revving up prior … Read more
The promise of artificial intelligence in healthcare has been clear for years, but the healthcare industry is only just starting to see large-scale deployments. There are many issues to be tackled before large-scale deployment can happen. Michael Meucci, president and CEO of Arcadia, a health data platform company, works on some of these issues every … Read more
As hospitals and health systems embrace digital transformation in earnest, they’re apt to find improvements on any number of fronts, from staffing challenges (especially in acute care nursing), length of stay, 30-day readmissions, value-based care and chronic care management. Dr. Nick Patel is physician executive partner at Pivot Point Consulting. (It was ranked no. 1 … Read more
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou in Taoyuan City, Taiwan has recently achieved a country first through a Stage 6 validation for the HIMSS Digital Imaging Adoption Model (DIAM). It has also been validated for Stage 7 of the HIMSS Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM). The DIAM evaluates an organisation’s capabilities in medical imaging. The INFRAM model, modernised in March, gauges an organisation’s … Read more
In 2024, just 10% of hospital leaders and 14% of hospital IT leaders have reached the phase where virtual nursing is a standard part of care delivery – in both groups, 30% reported no virtual nursing, according to a new study, “The Virtual Care Insight Survey,” from AvaSure, a virtual nursing technology and services company. … Read more
High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges You can be treated for high blood pressure and still enjoy a satisfying sex life — if you discuss any concerns and work closely with your healthcare team. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you have high blood pressure, having sex is unlikely to cause immediate health dangers … Read more
Mental health conditions are prevalent in the communities served by the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network, based in Milwaukee. However, they’re often unrecognized, under-addressed and under-treated – especially because of limited access to specialized mental healthcare. THE PROBLEM In 2017, a multidisciplinary team at the health network began building a digital … Read more