Health analysts are calling on UK ministers to address the severe shortages of medicines that have become the “new normal” since Brexit. The Nuffield Trust has warned that global supply problems have worsened shortages of essential drugs like antibiotics and epilepsy treatments. The UK risks being left behind in addressing these issues outside the EU….
A team of cancer researchers has developed an AI model that can trace the origins of metastatic cancer cells in the body, improving outcomes for patients. In a study published in Nature Medicine, the team trained the AI with images of cancer cells from patients and found it to be 83% accurate in identifying the…
Researchers developed the MONET foundation model to connect medical images to text based on medically relevant ideas, aiding in medical AI development. They collected over 100,000 dermatology image-text pairs to train MONET to identify various concepts in dermatological images. MONET’s concept annotation capabilities were evaluated by comparing its performance to other models and used for…
Toniya Farmer experienced a heart attack but faced delays in diagnosis and treatment due to gender biases in healthcare. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) affects women, predominantly premenopausal, due to factors like hormones, connective tissue disorders, and stress. Patients like Nakeia Jackson and Jennifer Maxwell have suffered multiple SCAD events, highlighting the lack of effective…
A study comparing an AI model’s clinical reasoning with that of physicians found the AI outperformed residents and attending physicians in simulated cases, despite more instances of incorrect reasoning. The study involved 39 physicians and the AI model GPT-4 evaluating 20 clinical cases. The AI achieved a higher clinical reasoning score compared to physicians and…
The CDC has issued a warning about salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe’s, reporting 12 cases in seven states. Trader Joe’s has recalled the affected product and the FDA is investigating. Customers who purchased the basil should not eat it, even if stored in a refrigerator or freezer. Symptoms of salmonella…
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2024 registration has started. The exam schedule, eligibility criteria, fee, and exam scheme are all important details that candidates need to be aware of. Cookies are used on the website for analytics, advertising, and site improvement purposes. By continuing to use the site, users agree to the use of…
Healthcare in 2024 faces a paradox: while groundbreaking technologies like precision medicine promise to revolutionize patient care, the sector remains tethered to the outdated practice of fax-based communication. This causes issues for patients with complex medical histories, leading to miscommunication, delays, and unnecessary stress. Despite efforts to transition to digital records, many healthcare providers continue…
A report by the HSE National Doctors and Planning group found that more than 100 consultant posts remained unfilled for over 18 months by the end of last year, despite a 12% growth in the consultant workforce. The report attributed the high vacancy rates to various factors such as job unattractiveness, shortages in specialties, and…
A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that patients with COPD living at high altitudes had worse functional performance compared to those living at lower altitudes. The study looked at outcomes such as lung function, symptoms, and mortality among participants with COPD living at different altitudes. Results showed…
