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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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3 key differences between the diagnostic reasoning of humans and AI

The use of AI in healthcare is rapidly rising, but healthcare providers remain an absolutely essential part of patient care, according to a new analysis published in CMAJ.

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AI can predict patient responses to common antidepressants

Machine learning can play a key role in planning treatment for patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.

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AI solution for skin cancer receives 2 FDA Breakthrough Device designations

3Derm Systems, a Boston-based skin imaging and diagnostics company, has received two FDA Breakthrough Device designations for its 3DermSpot AI solution.

Mix of advanced imaging, AI accurately IDs brain tumors

Researchers have found a new technique for brain tumor image classification that combines advanced optical imaging with AI and published their findings in Nature Medicine.

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AI model excludes presence of obstructive CAD

Machine learning can help physicians exclude the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients once they undergo coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS), according to new research published in Academic Radiology. Could this help limit unnecessary imaging examinations?

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How will AI affect the future of psychiatry?

Psychiatrists are skeptical AI will have a significant impact on the way mental health is treated around the world, according to new survey results published in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.

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Google’s AI outperforms humans in detecting breast cancer

Google’s DeepMind AI system is better at detecting breast cancer than human experts, according to a new study published in Nature.

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5 things to remember when researching AI and radiology

AI continues to be one of the hottest topics in all of healthcare, especially radiology, and more academic researchers are exploring the subject than ever before.

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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.