August 10, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersIf we are to realize the future of healthcare and address the serious challenges that plague our industry, we must embrace artificial intelligence (AI). Leveraging innovative approaches to modern AI will allow us to fundamentally address provider burnout, the staffing […]
August 8, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveHealthcare organizations (HCOs) around the world are looking to innovative digital technology to streamline clinical workflows, improve patient care, and boost business performance. But legacy IT systems and practices often stand in the way. Deploying new digital healthcare solutions across […]
August 8, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveThe research, which analyzed hospitals’ merger records and breach reports from the HHS between 2010 and 2022, comes as data breaches become increasingly costly for healthcare systems. Healthcare breaches exposed 385 million patient records during that period, and hacking incidents […]
August 3, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkAdrug-coated balloon that helps restore blood vessels via light activation has been approved for use in US clinical trials, following an investigational device exemption (IDE) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Alucent Biomedical’s light-activated, drug-coated balloon catheter technology […]
August 2, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersHow is virtual healthcare used to benefit patients and care givers? What are the newest innovations in virtual care technology? How do telehealth and telemedicine fit into the realm of virtual healthcare? We have our finger on the pulse and […]
July 31, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersOur news and science feeds are so filled these days with everything artificial intelligence (AI), from large language models to their impacts on society, that we may miss important studies on other informatics topics, some of which may have lessons […]
July 28, 2023
Via: Fox NewsResearchers in the U.K. are training artificial intelligence models to “read” mammogram images by mimicking the gaze of human radiologists, according to Hantao Liu, an associate professor at Cardiff University who is leading the initiative. The goal is for the […]
July 27, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkHot off the heels of a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its surgical navigation platform in April, Proprio has secured $43m in a Series B financing round. The round was conducted by existing and new investors and […]
July 24, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersProjections of National Health Expenditures (NHE) and health insurance enrollment have been released for the years 2022-2031. The report contains expected impacts from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including that people with Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) are projected […]
July 24, 2023
Via: Fox NewsNearly half of all heart attacks are “silent,” which means the person experiences no symptoms at all before the cardiac event, studies have shown. Now a medical technology company aims to catch those pre-symptomatic heart conditions using the power of […]
July 21, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkAmid rising levels of artificial intelligence (AI) use and application, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a draft paper outlining its view on the use of AI and machine learning (ML) in various stages of a medicine’s life cycle. […]
July 20, 2023
Via: HitConsultantTrust is a crucial part of any society, and it is of the utmost importance within the healthcare industry. Ensuring the trustworthiness of healthcare providers is essential for patient confidence as they must be able to trust them to offer […]
July 11, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkGone are the days of printing a finished product. 4D printing technology promises self-evolving, kinetic products, with the potential to revolutionise organ implantation and medical device production. NASA is already investing in the technology with a view to creating a […]
July 3, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersIn 2020, the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) were awarded funding through ONC’s Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health IT program. The award aimed to address one of a […]
June 16, 2023
Via: HitConsultantDigital therapeutics (DTx) are evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or a disease. Digital therapeutics are on-demand and personalized, helping patients manage their conditions as well as giving them the […]
June 15, 2023
Via: Health IT AnswersIn the fast-paced realm of healthcare, where cutting-edge technology and patient well-being converge, staying ahead of the curve is a matter that impacts millions of lives. One area that demands urgent attention is software testing – in the survey conducted […]
June 8, 2023
Via: Healthcare DiveA clinical trial that’s attempting to discover a cure for sickle cell disease has found a new gene therapy to be safe and successful in four patients. Two of the patients were treated at Cleveland Clinic Children’s in Ohio, and […]
May 31, 2023
Via: HitConsultantOne of the great wonders of life is that every person’s genome is completely unique. Dr. Suess put it best when he wrote: “Today, you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer […]
May 31, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkPD Neurotechnology has published results from new studies analysing the performance of its wearable device for Parkinson’s disease monitoring. PDMonitor is one of five devices recommended by NICE for the monitoring of Parkinson’s in January 2023. Worn on each limb […]
May 22, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkPowered instruments and accessories are essential tools for orthopaedic surgeons, who use them to cut, fixate, and dissect bone in a wide range of procedures. Bone saws are instrumental in joint replacements, osteotomies, and arthroplasties, for example. Meanwhile, in fracture […]