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Healthcare AI today: Docs and clerks, talk therapy renewed, Dr. AI vs. Dr. Google, more
Not long ago, physicians and grocery clerks had a key duty in common: ‘connective labor.’ Today barcode reading machines sweep you through the checkout. And AI can handle most of your health questions.
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.

Geriatrician gives 3 reasons older Americans should get the latest COVID jab now-ish

Early May will mark the first anniversary of the officially declared end of the COVID-19 public health emergency by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Nevertheless ...

Pandemic-era struggles fading from relevance, healthcare CFOs optimistic about the fiscal future

December 2023 brought the 10th consecutive month with balance sheets in the black—and most healthcare financial leaders believe the momentum will have some legs.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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Most physicians think private equity is bad for healthcare

Just 10.5% of U.S. physicians said they view private equity ownership in healthcare in a positive light.

The Protego Radiation Protection System by Image Diagnostics can potentially reduce radiation exposure in the cath lab.

Cardiologist urges cath labs to adopt radiation shields: ‘It is time to protect ourselves’

The shields can significantly reduce radiation exposure, according to cardiologist David G. Rizik, MD. He said they also allow cardiologists, nurses and other cath lab employees to provide care without wearing lead aprons.

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ECRI out with 2024’s top 10 patient safety hazards

Bringing inexperienced clinicians up to speed on real-world patient care is now the No. 1 safety issue troubling healthcare providers.

$HeartFlow FFR-CT is a non-invasive imaging method to determine the fractional flow reserve for the entire coronary tree.$

AI-based CAD assessments as accurate as FFR, new 10-year study confirms

The FDA-approved technology developed by HeartFlow can predict a patient's long-term risk of target vessel failure as well as more invasive treatments performed inside a cath lab.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Care Delivery

Healthcare AI today: Docs and clerks, talk therapy renewed, Dr. AI vs. Dr. Google, more

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