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 Delivery, Digital Transformation, Precision Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Telehealth.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Healthcare AI today: Oracle reborn with AI, care affordability point/counterpoint, healthcare jobs vs. AI, more
‘If it weren’t for the intransigence of the American Medical Association, we’d be well on our way to fleets of AI doctors diagnosing diseases and prescribing treatments.’
Practical pointers for using AI in remote patient monitoring
AI software embedded in video devices, wearables and sensors—not to mention actual patient monitors—can continuously track post-surgery patients in real time, sending predictive insights to care teams regardless of where they’re stationed.
Family sues radiologist, alleging 'negligence' contributed to loved one's untimely death
The patient’s family says the radiologist’s failure to notate an obvious abnormality prevented her from receiving timely treatment.

Lululemon has no place in an MRI suite, doc warns

A neurosurgeon is cautioning patients to check the material makeup of their clothes before donning them during an MRI exam.

PHOTO GALLERY: AMA display of medical quackery and ineffective, dangerous alternative medicine

The American Medical Association has a collection of artifacts on health fraud quackery at its Chicago headquarters office.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days: Mayo Clinic leads the league in AI readiness

Gallup: 45% of adults cannot afford the care they need

A survey from West Health and Gallup found fewer Americans can now afford premiums, copays, prescriptions and medical bills, with numbers falling across all age demographics since 2022.

#StanfordHAI #AIregulation Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI

Workshop consensus: Fixing healthcare AI regulation will take more than tweaks and patches

Querying 55 thought leaders behind closed doors, the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI has found only 12% believe healthcare AI should always have a human in the loop.

Tech companies team up to help cardiologists reach high-risk heart patients

Guidehealth and Story Health are joining forces to put AI-powered technology in the hands of heart teams.

Nearly 40% of women in their 40s would delay mammography screening after learning of its downsides

Many found information about the benefits and harms of mammography "surprising," experts wrote in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. These structural heart procedures require a team approach.

Temporary pacemakers after TAVR could reduce need for permanent implants

Care teams are always looking for new ways to limit the use of permanent pacemakers after TAVR. Could starting patients off with temporary devices be an answer?

Patient Care

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Healthcare AI today: Oracle reborn with AI, care affordability point/counterpoint, healthcare jobs vs. AI, more

Practical pointers for using AI in remote patient monitoring

Family sues radiologist, alleging 'negligence' contributed to loved one's untimely death