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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 has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes and accelerate the pace of discovery in cancer research. However, challenges such as obtaining diverse and large…

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 their surgery, leading to better outcomes. The series focuses on the importance of nutrition, exercise, and mental preparation. Patients have expressed their support for the…

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 HearO and MyHealthTrack were introduced to help patients self-monitor and track symptoms. Artificial intelligence was used to detect subtle abnormalities and genetic risk testing was…

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 pilot program, launched in the fourth quarter of 2023, focuses on elderly patients managing multiple chronic conditions. If successful, Amazon may expand and develop the…

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 coach Lauren Taylor provides strategies for remaining calm and confident while fighting for health care coverage. She offers a five-part framework for self-defense, emphasizing the…

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, PhD, from the University of Leicester, identified a positive change in patient satisfaction related to practitioner empathy. However, the studies had limitations, such as heterogeneity…

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 request for social media and search companies to moderate COVID-19 information violated users’ First Amendment rights. The case, called Murthy v. Missouri, involves plaintiffs, including…

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 expectancy varied across local areas, with a peak of 83.7 years in Hart, North East Hampshire, and a low of 73.4 years in Blackpool. The…

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 primary care providers could reduce wait times for specialists and increase the number of people treated with these therapies. The report recommends new training for…

A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition investigated the glucose-modulating effects of cinnamon spice when added daily to regular meals for 4 weeks. The study resulted in significantly reduced blood glucose concentrations in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals. Additionally, the study also highlighted the benefits of cinnamon and other polyphenol-rich spices…