Neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) is an underdiagnosed ocular disorder caused by aberrant nociception and hypersensitivity of corneal nerves, often resulting in chronic pain and discomfort even in the absence of noxious stimuli. Recently, microneuromas…
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes further embedded in healthcare, healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) must navigate a complex regulatory landscape. Health AI Partnership (HAIP) has created 31 best practice guides to inform the development, validation,…
Continue ReadingMultimodal generative AI for interpreting 3D medical images and videos
This perspective proposes adapting video-text generative AI to 3D medical imaging (CT/MRI) and medical videos (endoscopy/laparoscopy) by treating 3D images as videos. The approach leverages modern video models to analyze multiple sequences simultaneously and…
Continue ReadingIntegrating personalized shape prediction, biomechanical modeling, and wearables for bone stress prediction in runners
Running biomechanics studies the mechanical forces experienced during running to improve performance and prevent injuries. This study presents the development of a digital twin for predicting bone stress in runners. The digital twin leverages…
Continue ReadingIntegrating large language models (LLMs) into healthcare can enhance workflow efficiency and patient care by automating tasks such as summarising consultations. However, the fidelity between LLM outputs and ground truth information is vital to…
Continue ReadingArtificial intelligence chatbots can draft empathetic responses to cancer questions, but how patients perceive chatbot empathy remains unclear. Here, we found that people with cancer rated chatbot responses as more empathetic than physician responses….
Continue ReadingWearable fNIRS platform for dense sampling and precision functional neuroimaging
Precision mental health aims to improve care by tailoring interventions based on individual neurobiological features. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a cost-effective and portable alternative to traditional neuroimaging, making it a promising tool for…
Continue ReadingThe proliferation of health devices and apps has led to an abundance of patient-generated health data (PGHD), which has raised concerns about integration within clinical settings. We describe one health system’s sequential focus group…
Continue ReadingMobile health intervention CanRelax reduces distress in people with cancer in a randomized controlled trial
Mindfulness and relaxation exercises are effective face-to-face interventions for reducing distress in people with cancer. Their effectiveness in mobile health settings has yet to be investigated. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the CanRelax…
Continue ReadingDigital measures of activity and motivation impact depression and anxiety in the real world
Mood and anxiety disorders are highly comorbid, with symptom severity varying over time. Individuals with and without these disorders completed 30-days of ecological momentary assessment (EMAs) of depression, anxiety and distress, developed based on…
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