Repeated failings in the way scans are read are leading to delays in cancer diagnosis, unnecessary operations and avoidable deaths, England’s health ombudsman has warned.
Since the publication of a report in July 2021, which…
Addressing Hidden Suffering in Dementia Patients
Nursing home residents with cognitive impairments often experience significant distress, including pain and anxiety, yet struggle to communicate these symptoms effectively. This communication barrier creates a substantial challenge for…
Rural Healthcare Under Digital Siege
Rural hospitals are struggling with mounting cybersecurity challenges while lacking essential resources to defend themselves. Microsoft has pledged commitment through public-private partnerships to address this vulnerability crisis, stating: “We can…
Evvy, a women’s health company, is now offering fertility insights through its vaginal microbiome test, the company announced on Tuesday.
New York City-based Evvy is a direct-to-consumer company. Its vaginal microbiome test, starting at $129,…
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EpiWatch, the Apple Watch-based epilepsy management company spun out from Johns Hopkins, announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its continuous seizure monitor platform that utilizes the popular wearable to detect and alert for…
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Healthcare is a dynamic landscape. Opportunities to improve processes, address concerns and deliver exceptional care experiences are a patient expectation, a regulatory metric and at the heart of the reason many professionals choose to…
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Background: Nearly one third of adults in the United States will meet criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in their lifetime, yet fewer than ten percent of individuals who meet for AUD criteria will…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, but its true impact depends on seamless human interaction. While most research focuses on technical metrics, we lack frameworks to measure the compatibility or synergy of real-world human-AI…
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You don't wanna flag every patient who has a risk factor, right? When you're talking about kidney disease, every diabetic, hypertensive, obese, or elderly patient—that's more than half your population—has a risk factor. #digitalhealth…
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Women’s telehealth company Wisp and female pelvic floor and physical therapy company Origin announced a partnership to allow each company’s members to access each other’s services.Wisp offers same-day appointments for women seeking treatment for…
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