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.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after restrained hospital patient dies of cardiac arrest
The family of Gay Sherman Weintz, 55, said she died as a result of 24-hour physical restraint, combined with staff at Middlesex Hospital ignoring signs of a medical crisis. Her son, Chauncey Smith, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Russian researcher strategizes on collaboration with China over healthcare AI
Have you ever wondered what China and Russia would talk about if they were to discuss AI in healthcare? It turns out they do just that—and a newly published academic paper straight out of the Russian Federation offers a glimpse into the dialogue.
Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection
Staying vaccinated as recommended by doctors can help patients limit their risk of adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new consensus statement published in European Heart Journal.
Philips and Medtronic extend 30 year patient monitoring partnership
The two companies will continue combining components to make patient monitoring systems, under the new terms of the expanded deal that includes a "pledge program" to improve quality.
FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software
Spectrum V8 and V6 infusion pumps may have accidentally had their software switched, which could result in underinfusion or a fluid overload. While no injuries have been reported, for safety the affected pumps need to be removed from where they are used and sold.

On the hunt for coronavirus: AI solution scans imaging results for signs of fatal disease

Ping An has launched a new AI-powered system for evaluating CT scans for signs of the Wuhan coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Discount drug app shared patient info with Google, Facebook

GoodRx, a telemedicine platform that helps patients find the cheapest prescription drugs and discounts, has been accused of sharing patient data with technology giants, including Google and Facebook.

Aetna launches new insurance options in Atlanta market

Health insurance giant Aetna, which is owned by CVS Health, is launching fully insured and self-insured healthcare network options through Aetna Whole Health Atlanta.

Just 38% of participants in cardiovascular clinical trials are women

Women—especially those in their early-to-mid-sixties and those with a heart failure diagnosis—continue to be underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trials, according to a study that found just over 38% of all CV trial enrollees between 2010 and 2017 were female.

Patients often struggle when describing their own coughs to doctors—but AI could help

A machine learning-powered smartphone application could help patients with a chronic cough document their symptoms over an extended period of time, according to new findings published in Digital Biomarkers.

AI-based breast cancer screening could cut costs, save patients from radiation exposure

Researchers have developed a cost-effective technique for breast cancer screening that does not require radiation exposure.

How AI, ultrasound imaging could stop bedwetting

Nocturnal enuresis (NE), or bedwetting, affects up to 20% of 5-year-old children and 5% of 10-year-old children.

The ‘narrow scope’ of HIPAA: Protecting patients in an age of digital growth

Digital healthcare tools and apps can be more beneficial than risky if they’re used responsibly, according to a perspective published in Circulation on Feb. 24.

Patient Care

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after restrained hospital patient dies of cardiac arrest

Russian researcher strategizes on collaboration with China over healthcare AI

Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection

Philips and Medtronic extend 30 year patient monitoring partnership

FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software