How Keeping In Touch With Relatives Is Good for You

Families face forces that could pull them apart, but communication is key to maintaining connection and support. Good family communication is important for emotional, esteem, network, informational, and tangible support. Different forms of communication, such as emails or texts, can be misunderstood, but something is better than nothing. Understanding and asking for communication, rather than…

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Tarlatamab Shows Promise in Tackling Previously Treated SCLC

The investigational bispecific T-cell engager tarlatamab showed durable responses in patients with small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), particularly at lower doses, with encouraging survival outcomes. The therapy targeted cancer cells expressing DLL3 and demonstrated clinical activity in pretreated patients. Data from phase 1 and phase 2 trials showed overall response rates, progression-free survival, and overall survival….

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Improving Interoperability and Health Equity With Health Information Exchange Networks

DocuSign and Velatura have partnered to streamline the patient consent form capture process for protected health information (PHI) in a pilot project. This aims to remove administrative burdens for healthcare providers, allowing more time for clinical consultations and decision-making. The partnership modernizes and facilitates the efficient completion of consent forms, providing patients with convenience and…

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Perspectives for World Kidney Day 2024

World Kidney Day on March 14, 2024, highlights the rising global prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) as a cause of death. CKD, characterized by kidney abnormalities lasting three months or more, leads to health complications such as protein or blood in urine, decreased kidney function, and electrolyte imbalances. CKD’s impact on patients includes symptom…

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Ionic Health gains FDA 510(k) clearance for nCommand Lite

GE HealthCare’s partner Ionic Health has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its nCommand Lite, allowing diagnostic imaging centers to operate MRI, CT, and PET scans remotely with real-time scanning and guidance. The technology aims to increase access to expert technologists for complex care. GE HealthCare will distribute the nCommand Lite solution in the US as…

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Programas de inteligencia artificial diagnostican retinopatía diabética en minutos

Christian Espinoza, director de operaciones de Tarzana Treatment Centers en California, está utilizando un algoritmo de inteligencia artificial para realizar exámenes de la vista sin la presencia de un médico. Este sistema detecta retinopatía diabética, una enfermedad que puede causar ceguera en personas con diabetes. La tecnología de IA en la atención médica está ganando…

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GI illness outbreak, deaths linked to consumption of undercooked morel mushrooms

Consumption of uncooked or undercooked morel mushrooms led to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in spring 2023, resulting in two deaths. The outbreak occurred after individuals ate a special sushi roll containing morel mushrooms at a restaurant in Bozeman, Montana. A total of 51 people reported gastrointestinal symptoms after dining at the restaurant, with most experiencing…

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