AI-enabled virtual care assistants are changing patient care, but providers need to build trust as technology advances. Northwell Health and Providence Health have been using chatbots to improve patient experience, reduce readmissions, and answer administrative questions. It is important to ensure that AI algorithms are functioning correctly and that conversations with chatbots are meaningful and…
The content discussed in the podcast includes the beginning of the general election campaign for president, where health care is a critical issue, especially with Trump considering cuts to Medicare and Social Security. The panelists also talked about the cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, impacting medical billing across the industry. Additionally, the discussion covered Republican…
At the Hawaiian Eye 2024 conference, Dr. Richard S. Davidson discussed the importance of capsular tension rings (CTRs) in cataract surgery. He highlighted that CTRs can act as a safety net during challenging cases, making them a valuable tool for ophthalmologists. Davidson emphasized the significance of knowing when to use CTRs and ensuring that they…
Researchers and scientists argue that our understanding of sex is still primitive and outdated. They suggest that “sex” should not be the primary variable in research, but rather measurable factors like the presence of a uterus, hormone levels, and genetics. Using sex as a proxy for specific variables can lead to inaccuracies in research, such…
Fayek Dimitri Salama was a thoracic surgeon born in Cairo, who trained in the UK and worked as a consultant in Nottingham until his retirement. He obtained his medical degree from Ain-Shams Medical School and specialized in thoracic surgery. He trained as a registrar in various hospitals in the UK, including Hawkmoor Hospital, Broomfield Hospital,…
Researchers have developed a wireless, ultrathin pacemaker powered by light that eliminates the need for batteries and operates like a solar panel. This innovative design conforms to the heart’s contours and can precisely stimulate multiple areas of the heart using light-generated electrical signals. The pacemaker is thinner than a human hair, can be implanted without…
The MYCN oncoprotein is implicated in various human cancers, including high-risk neuroblastoma, making tumors less responsive to immunotherapy. Boston University researchers found that MYCN increases levels of the signaling molecule CKLF in neuroblastoma cells, suppressing anti-tumor immune responses and promoting aggressiveness. Studying experimental models and patient samples, they aim to develop effective immunotherapeutic strategies to…
Stretching is important for maintaining flexibility as you age and can help prevent muscle tightness and injury. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends stretching major muscle groups at least two times a week for 60 seconds per exercise. It is not necessary to stretch before or after a workout, but it is beneficial to…
The FDA has granted accelerated approval for lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel) for adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). This CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell product is the first CAR T-cell therapy approved for this purpose. The approval follows successful results from the TRANSCEND CLL 004 study, where…
A study found a link between a donor’s pre-donation diet and allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) in recipients, especially children. ATRs can occur in up to 2% of blood transfusions, posing life-threatening risks. Researchers discovered allergens from a donor’s pre-donation diet could induce ATRs in recipients with food allergies. The study involved blood samples from children…
