AI-based algorithm relying on facial picture of patient may help diagnose facial nerve palsy
An AI-based algorithm has been developed to help diagnose facial nerve palsy by analyzing the facial picture of the patient. This technology uses facial recognition to assist healthcare professionals in…
How Artificial Intelligence Could Be the Ultimate Weapon Against Cancer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cancer treatment by aiding in early detection, precise diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, efficient drug development, genomic analysis, medical imaging, clinical trials, and research collaboration. AI…
TUH launches new innovative programme to help patients prepare for surgery
Tallaght University Hospital has created a series of videos to help patients prepare for surgery. The videos offer advice on how patients can improve their physical and mental health before…
Technological Advancements in Cardiology 2023
In 2023, advancements in cardiology included the development of apps to monitor heart problems, artificial intelligence for earlier disease detection, and smaller devices to reduce surgical complications. New apps like…
Amazon Pharmacy, One Medical pilot program integrates medication consultations
Amazon Pharmacy and One Medical have partnered to expand Amazon's hybrid primary care services by allowing One Medical providers to request medication consultations for patients with complex medication regimens. The…
Self-Defense 101: Keeping Your Cool While You Fight
The U.S. health care system is described as a "battle royale," requiring patients to advocate for themselves when dealing with unfair medical bills and insurance companies. In this podcast, self-defense…
Provider empathy may improve patient satisfaction, but more research is needed
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that practitioner empathy was associated with greater patient satisfaction in 14 randomized clinical trials. The researchers, led by Leila Keshtkar,…
Covid misinformation case heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in March about the government's role in issuing and censoring public health information during the pandemic. The lawsuit is focused on whether the government's…
Life expectancy fell during pandemic across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Life expectancy fell in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland from 2020 to 2022 due to increased mortality during the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Male life…
Alzheimer’s treatment roadblocks can be eased by engaging primary care providers in screenings
A report from RAND finds a substantial geographical variation in the US health care system's ability to diagnose and treat early Alzheimer's disease with disease-modifying therapies. It states that engaging…