Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

Radiology researcher wins big for work on AI, cardiovascular risk

Chun Yuan, PhD, has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the American Heart Association’s Institute for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine for his work on using AI to detect blocked arteries and cardiovascular risk.

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AI extracts osteoarthritis features from imaging findings

Researchers have developed a multitask deep learning model that can effectively assess signs of hip osteoarthritis in x-rays, sharing their findings in Radiology.

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Private equity-backed One Medical launches IPO

San Francisco-based One Medical, a membership primary care company, has launched its initial public offering with a starting share price of $14. The company expected to gain gross proceeds of $245 million.

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A major ethical question regarding AI and healthcare

The rise of AI in healthcare—especially radiology—has launched countless conversations about ethics, bias and the difference between “right” and “wrong.”

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How deep learning-based natural language processing is changing radiology

Radiology researchers are turning to deep learning (DL) technology to make NLP even more effective—and it’s a growing trend that shows no signs of slowing down.  

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iFLYTEK donates AI technology, other supplies to battle coronavirus

Another AI provider has donated key resources to help healthcare workers currently combating the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

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AI screens for malaria faster than human specialists

AI can help improve malaria screening in low-resource settings, according to a new study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging. The model developed by researchers is as precise as human experts—and “several orders of magnitude” faster.

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AI, radiation dose and the ‘Holy Grail’ of high-quality imaging results

Radiology researchers have been spent countless hours seeking a dose-reduction technique that provides high-quality images while still limiting the patient’s exposure to ionizing radiation as much as possible.

Around the web

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.