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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Commentary: AI systems should be evaluated in clinical settings

Though AI-based systems have proven their worth when it comes to diagnosing various conditions from medical images, there’s still a need to prove the capabilities in a clinical setting, according to a recent invited commentary piece published in JAMA.

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Digital pathology company raises $8.3M to expand AI platforms

Digital pathology company Proscia raised $8.3 million in a Series A financing round to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) platforms for cancer diagnosis.

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‘Twitter doesn’t require peer review’: The benefits, risks of cardiology chatter on social media

Some cardiologists at TCT 2018 worried negative posts about ongoing trials could affect patient enrollment, while others encouraged more colleagues to join social media discussions so the medical community can better quash misinformation.

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Detroit Medical Center cardiologists say demotions were act of retaliation

The Detroit Medical Center removed three cardiologists from leadership positions and another resigned over what the hospital system says are conduct violations but the doctors say is punishment for raising concerns about patient safety and quality of care.

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Newly-launched Caren app helps families manage care for senior citizens

A graduate student at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, recently launched a mobile application that helps families and caregivers manage the care of senior citizens.

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GE names new CEO; GE Healthcare still plans split from parent company

GE Healthcare still plans to separate into an independent company after General Electric named a new chairman and CEO, according to a report by CNBC.

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Using VR while exercising may help with performance, exhaustion

For those who struggle with exercise, virtual reality may be the key for better performance and less exhaustion based on results from a recent study.

AI-based grading system diagnoses diabetic retinopathy

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based grading system successfully diagnosed two patients with diabetic retinopathy, according to a study published by JAMA.