A study conducted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center recommends intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) as the preferred treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). IMRT significantly reduces lung and…
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The University of Houston has secured a $3 million NIH grant to develop an AI tool for accurately classifying lupus nephritis (LN) from histopathology data, addressing the imprecision of traditional methods. Led by Chandra…
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Qure.ai, a prominent medical AI firm, has received FDA clearance for its qXR chest X-ray solution, enabling the triage of pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Qure.ai’s qXR algorithm demonstrated exceptional accuracy and rapid notification capabilities….
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A new pancreatic cancer prediction model, utilizing routine blood markers, may reduce unnecessary biopsies by up to 6%. Researchers have validated this model, which assesses early-stage pancreatic cancer risk, and found it outperforms individual…
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Google has allocated funding and support for 15 AI projects, with a focus on eight digital health initiatives. These projects aim to improve healthcare globally through AI-powered solutions. Notable endeavors include AI-driven patient triage,…
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Inefficiently designed Electronic Health Records (EHRs) pose significant patient safety risks, as University of Utah Health research reveals. Poor EHR usability contributes to alert fatigue and failure to identify critical errors. Hospitals must conduct…
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Northern Health has commenced the implementation of Oracle Health’s EMR system, marking a shift from paper records. Bundoora Centre and Broadmeadows Hospital are now live with the system, following two years of preparation. This…
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US healthcare providers are rapidly increasing investments in IT software and AI, driven by financial pressures, labor shortages, and emerging technologies, according to the 2023 Healthcare Provider IT Report by Bain and KLAS. Approximately…
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“NIST has released draft standards for three quantum-resistant encryption algorithms to bolster cybersecurity against future quantum threats. Feedback is welcome until November 22, with the standards expected to be operational by 2024. Quantum computing’s…
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Epic secures Intermountain Healthcare and UPMC as new EHR clients, with both health systems transitioning from Cerner. Intermountain plans to implement Epic’s EHR across its extensive network by the end of 2025, citing higher…
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