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 DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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FDA grants ‘breakthrough’ designation to ultrasound AI product

Software that uses AI to make cardiac-ultrasound experts of healthcare workers with no prior ultrasound experience has received “Breakthrough Device” designation from the FDA.

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Cancer research involving AI long on predictions, short on outcomes

Worldwide, research is booming around AI applications for predicting and treating cancer with ever more precise and personalized approaches. However, a new literature review has found a shortfall of AI-inclusive studies looking at cancer outcomes and survivorship.

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Deep-learning algorithm diagnoses pneumonia in 10 seconds

If a newly tested AI system for reading chest X-rays achieves widespread adoption, patients presenting in the ER with symptoms of pneumonia can expect an up or down diagnosis—and with it the start of a treatment plan—in 10 seconds.

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Wearables accurately predict patient outcomes

A wrist-worn step tracker is an adequate tool to measure exercise capacity and the health status of patients, replacing a standardized six-minute walking test in a clinical setting, according to new research from Intermountain Healthcare.

Algorithmic approach 90% accurate at diagnosing pediatric acute appendicitis

Researchers in Germany have developed an AI-based method for identifying pediatric acute appendicitis using biomarkers like blood and protein readings obtained in routine lab tests.

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AI a key component in $100M global health initiative

Several major charitable organizations are banding together to prevent 6 million deaths in 10 countries by 2030 using Big Data to provide precision medicine.

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Idaho electrophysiologist 1st woman to complete 1,000 robotic catheter ablations

A cardiac electrophysiologist in Boise, Idaho, is the first woman in the world to complete 1,000 cardiac catheter ablations using the Stereotaxis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System.

Amazon pilots virtual care clinic for employees

In another sign of its trek into the healthcare space, Amazon has opened a virtual care clinic for its Seattle-based employees, with in-home or in-office follow-ups.