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.

FDA signs off on AI algorithms for detecting COVID-19 in incidental CT findings

The FDA has permitted the use of Aidoc’s AI models for the detection and prioritization of incidental CT findings associated with COVID-19.

Many eyes on x-ray AI for COVID-19 detection

AI developers working to refine COVID-19 detection in chest x-rays must navigate two unavoidable speed bumps.

Compassion and clarity: How to communicate with CVD patients during the pandemic

Healthcare providers must work to act with compassion and consider the patient’s values at all times, according to a new commentary published in Circulation.

AI researchers set sights on detecting COVID-19 in imaging results

Researchers are hard at work developing new AI algorithms that could help radiologists diagnose COVID-19 patients.

Deep learning classifies Alzheimer’s for personalized diagnosis, risk prediction

An AI algorithm has slightly outperformed neurologists at identifying or ruling out Alzheimer’s disease from MRI brain scans combined with demographic information and neuropsychological test results.

Scale AI announces $3.4M investment in COVID-19 research

Scale AI is funding eight research projects focused on helping Canada respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an investment that adds up to $3.4 million.

AI-powered test spots early signs of glaucoma progression

The test may also have a second important use—improving the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Telehealth company wins FDA go-ahead on 2 neurodiagnostic AI applications

The FDA has cleared an investor-backed teleradiology provider to market two AI algorithms the company developed to flag certain stroke-associated findings in images from head CT scans.

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