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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.

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Applying AI to EHR data could help doctors predict AFib

Unrecognized atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a significant issue, one that grows more and more common as time goes on.

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Medical imaging, radiation therapy professionals urged to embrace AI

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published a new white paper on AI and its potential impact on the work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.

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AI boosts quality of brain MRI images

AI algorithms can improve the quality of brain MRI images, according to new findings published in Neurocomputing.

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ONC lays out its 5-year health IT plan

HHS has released a draft of its five-year Federal Health IT Strategic Plan, outlining the goals, objectives and strategies for the government to pursue.

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NVIDIA’s annual AI conference expecting 10K attendees

NVIDIA has released new details about its annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC), a four-day event dedicated to AI technology.

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Broad definition of digital health weakens sector

Digital health is having a moment as a healthcare subsector, reaping in billions in funding over the last several years, but its broad definition is bringing some confusion to its cause, according to a CNBC report.

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AI predicts acute kidney injury in burn, trauma patients

Machine learning (ML) algorithms can be trained to predict acute kidney injury (AKI) in burn and trauma patients within the first 24 hours, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.

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Civica Rx will develop drugs with Thermo Fisher Scientific

Civica Rx, the startup drug company founded by health foundations, is teaming up with Thermo Fisher Scientific in a seven-year agreement to develop and manufacture medications, with Civica serving as the owner of the regulatory pathway.

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No devices need to be returned at this time. However, the FDA warned, using these heart pumps without reviewing the updated instructions could result in "serious injury or death.” 

The FDA recently cleared the company's cable-free, credit card-sized heart monitor that produces 12-lead ECGs.

If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico.