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The past four years have witnessed major advancements in medical science’s drive to unravel the complexities of the human immune system. We have the COVID-19 pandemic to thank for much of the progress.
“Most health systems rely on a financial cost-containment model to inform staffing decisions. Clinicians understand the patient populations and needs over time, yet they are currently excluded from most staffing decisions,” the authors write.
ChatGPT is only so-so at letting physicians know if any given clinical study is relevant to their patient rosters and, as such, deserving of a full, time-consuming read. On the other hand ...
Researchers think this represents a potential breakthrough for low- and middle-income countries where access to high-quality imaging evaluations is still limited.
The popular drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes, are being used more and more in the United States to help obese and overweight patients lose weight.
Many people who rely on power wheelchairs to get around will soon have the option to let onboard AI negotiate obstacles, adjust speeds and avoid collisions.
After being bought by private equity firms, hospitals tend to see significant increases in inpatient falls and infections, according to new research published in JAMA.
In 2018, almost a quarter of surveyed Americans expected healthcare to be among the earliest and hardest hit of all employment sectors. However, in 2023, McKinsey & Co. projected overall demand for healthcare workers to grow by 30% by 2030.
Private equity is becoming more and more influential in many healthcare specialties, including cardiology. This has prompted increased speculation about the impact such investments may have on patient outcomes.
More than 5,000 U.S. physicians joined forces to launch the new group. They say they are focused on limiting private equity's involvement and influence in healthcare.
Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."