Advances in artificial intelligence are moving from machine learning models that analyze data to algorithms that can act on it with minimal human involvement across clinical, administrative and patient-facing workflows. Agentic AI, or autonomous agents, level up from standard generative AI by being able to make decisions autonomously to achieve a goal, rather than just … Read more
Health systems are under increasing pressure to retain their patients – who have a variety of care options to choose from, both in-person and virtual. At the same time, inpatient capacity is limited and hospital care teams face a lot of strain. By using cardiac data gathered through remote devices, ambulatory care is helping these … Read more
REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, is a condition that causes abnormal movements or brief repeated twitching during sleep, and occasional episodes of dream enactment. THE CHALLENGE RBD affects more than one million Americans and is almost always an early sign of Parkinson’s or dementia, often preceding other symptoms by 10-15 years. That means it … Read more
Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? Hormone therapy was once routinely used to treat menopause symptoms and protect long-term health. Then large clinical trials showed health risks. What does this mean for you? By Mayo Clinic Staff Menopause hormone therapy is medicine with female hormones. It’s taken to replace the estrogen the body … Read more
VBAC: Know the pros and cons Wonder if you’re a good candidate for VBAC? If the benefits of VBAC outweigh the risks? The answer might be up to you. Here’s help weighing the pros and cons. By Mayo Clinic Staff Many people who have given birth by C-section in an earlier pregnancy can try to … Read more
LAS VEGAS – This past week at HIMSS25, a panel of healthcare interoperability leaders convened for an ad hoc discussion about the ongoing evolution of FHIR API-based data exchange: How it can be advanced, how it can be expanded across the payers-provider-pharmacy-patient ecosystem, how certification should evolve and what the role of policymakers, agencies such … Read more
How and when will rural hospitals get the tools and resources they need to mitigate cyber threats is an unknown. But to increase awareness about the causes of rural hospital vulnerability and drive more collaboration to enhance their cybersecurity resilience, Microsoft said it envisions immediate and sustained commitment through a public-private partnership. “We can take … Read more
Infant development: Milestones from 10 to 12 months Infant development milestones for a 10- to 12-month-old include crawling and improved hand-eye coordination. By Mayo Clinic Staff Babies this age are often on the move. They like nothing more than to drop a spoon from the highchair over and over again. If you aren’t saying “No!” … Read more
Infant development: Birth to 3 months Infant development begins at birth. Consider major infant development milestones from birth to 3 months — and know what to do when something’s not right. By Mayo Clinic Staff A lot happens during your baby’s first three months. Most babies reach certain milestones at similar ages, but infants take … Read more
Infant development: Milestones from 4 to 6 months From ages 4 to 6 months, babies become more aware of their surroundings. Infant development milestones include rolling over, clapping hands and babbling. By Mayo Clinic Staff The newborn days are behind you. As your baby becomes more alert and mobile, each day will bring exciting new … Read more