A recent study identified seven risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer in males under 50, potentially improving screening practices. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among younger individuals, leading to a decrease in the…
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A new machine learning model uses electrocardiogram (ECG) readings to diagnose and classify heart attacks faster and more accurately than current approaches, according to a study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers that…
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June 28, 2023 – University of Pennsylvania Health System, part of Penn Medicine, takes a step away from US News Hospital Rankings, arguing that these reports fail to use healthcare quality metrics that…
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June 28, 2023 – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has been awarded nearly $900,000 through the USDA’s Emergency Rural Health Care grant, significantly contributing to the costs of its Epic EHR implementation.
“For years,…
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June 28, 2023 – Good Samaritan Hospital settled a class-action lawsuit that alleged its inadequate cybersecurity measures were responsible for a 2020 data breach.
San Jose, California-based Good Samaritan Hospital has reached an undisclosed…
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Owlstone Medical has presented new data showing the progress being made in the development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) at the EASL Congress 2023. Dynamic Limonene Breath Testing…
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The ADA Scientific Sessions showcased advancements in diabetes care, including an AI tool for predicting diabetic retinopathy progression and a glucose sensing and delivery device for Type 1 diabetes. The AI tool improves risk…
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Epic and Nuance have partnered to expand the use of Nuance’s DAX Express technology among Epic customers. By integrating DAX Express into Epic workflows, the aim is to alleviate clinician burnout by reducing documentation…
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Eli Lilly’s experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, has shown impressive results in mid-stage clinical trials, with patients experiencing up to 24% weight loss after almost a year, the highest reduction seen in the field. The…
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Hospital finances showed signs of stabilizing in May, amid slightly improving operating margins, declining expenses and notable increases in outpatient visits, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman…
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