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Healthcare AI today: Rusty clinical skills, AI growing up so fast, AI for the malnourished
Clinicians who come to rely on AI for decision support risk the dulling of their skills. The concern is not new. But now comes a pointed call to researchers: Inquire about the particulars of the peril.
Which LLM is best for explaining radiology results?
With patients gaining access to imaging reports earlier than ever, it's critical they have access to large language models that can accurately summarize the results.
More good news for renal denervation: FDA-approved systems linked to positive long-term data
New data on the RDN systems from Recor Medical and Medtronic confirmed that this relatively new technology brings long-term relief to patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
First-in-human data highlight IVL’s potential to treat more challenging lesions
Shockwave Medical and FastWave Medical have shared new first-in-human data on their advanced IVL offerings. Both companies are focused on addressing difficult-to-cross lesions that often cause problems for cardiologists.
Healthcare AI today: AI bubble may burst, AI hype and hope, agentic AI coming on strong
What do you get when you fall in love with AI in healthcare? A guy with a pin to burst your bubble.

Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons support new bill that could limit Medicare cuts

More than 100 U.S. medical societies—including the ACC, ASNC and others—have united in support of a new bill that would make a long-term impact on Medicare payments.

Infusion system recalled for possible leaks after multiple complaints

The recall includes more than 1,500 devices distributed to customers from October 2021 to January 2023.

OTC Narcan will cost less than $50

The drug's manufacturer said it is working with retailers to get the drug on U.S. shelves and online for purchase by late summer.

American College of Cardiology shares new HFpEF recommendations as cases continue to rise

HFpEF now accounts for a majority of heart failure cases, highlighting the importance of ensuring both primary care providers and dedicated heart teams know as much about this topic as possible.

What healthcare AI investors have been saying at HIMSS23

If great power obligates its wielder to exercise great responsibility, those advancing AI in healthcare are up to their necks in duty.

Supreme Court delays final decision on abortion pill for 2 more days

A common abortion pill, mifepristone, is still in grave danger of being pulled off the market.

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FDA announces shift to simplify COVID-19 vaccines

The recommendation updates the FDA’s emergency use authorizations for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines.

Cardiologist charged with multiple counts of sexual assault—police say there may be more victims

The doctor was charged with three counts of sexual assault related to an alleged date rape from January. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May.

Care Delivery

Healthcare AI today: Rusty clinical skills, AI growing up so fast, AI for the malnourished

Which LLM is best for explaining radiology results?

More good news for renal denervation: FDA-approved systems linked to positive long-term data

First-in-human data highlight IVL’s potential to treat more challenging lesions

Healthcare AI today: AI bubble may burst, AI hype and hope, agentic AI coming on strong