California-based virtual reality therapeutic company AppliedVR announced it secured an expanded contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs via its Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning, dubbed VA Immersive, to provide veterans with…
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Nearly 31% of adults in the U.S. are overweight and more than 42% have obesity. Yet, many don’t receive treatment. A new partnership between Hello Alpha and TrestleTree aims to support patients through a…
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The promise of artificial intelligence in healthcare is enormous – with algorithms able to find answers to big questions in big data, and automation helping clinicians in so many other ways. On the other hand,…
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The following is a guest article by Venki Subramanian, SVP Product Management at Reltio
When data is missing, inaccurate, incomplete, or misdirected, it can have severe, sometimes life-altering impacts.
For example, in a survey by the…
Greater use of digital solutions could relieve the enormous pressure on cancer services, improve outcomes and personalise care, says consultant oncologist Penny KechagioglouWith around 3 million people living with cancer in the UK –…
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What You Should Know:
– A new survey by Artera, a leader in patient communication technology, reveals a stark disconnect between how healthcare providers communicate and what patients actually want.
– The findings, based on responses…
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Virtual doulas reduce the chances of a cesarean section (C-section) and improve birth experiences at rates that are “comparable” to in-person doula care, a recent study discovered. Doulas provide emotional, physical and informational support…
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What You Should Know:
– CoxHealth, a healthcare system in southwest Missouri announced it will implement Epic enterprise EHR across its health system, replacing its long-time Cerner EHR system.
– This strategic move signifies a commitment…
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What You Should Know:
– CoachCare, a leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual health company, has made its fourth acquisition in 12 months, snapping up Nashville-based Verustat for an undisclosed amount.
– This strategic move…
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By Shania Kennedy
December 19, 2023 – Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, Stanford University, and Columbia University have developed and validated a deep learning (DL) model capable of predicting postoperative mortality risk, according…
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