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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Most parents believe electronics cause sleeping problems for teens

A majority of parents whose teens are having sleep issues believe electronics, social media and cellphones are the cause. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health recently conducted a survey of parents on how often their teenage children experience sleep problems and how they address it.

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Hurricane Florence will have long-term health system impact

As the Mid-Atlantic states prepare for rain to continue through the next few days after Hurricane Florence with catastrophic flooding, the long-term impact on health systems could be severe once the waters subside, according to a report from PwC.

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Researchers use CRISPR tool to identify cancer mutations

By using the CRISPR gene-editing tool, a research team was able to identify several mutations in cells that boosted the risk of cancer.

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Technology tackles duplicate medical record challenge

Healthcare providers are often battling duplicate medical record issues that can compromise patient safety, care, data accuracy and reimbursement.

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Mayo Clinic partners with Medica to offer new health insurance

Mayo Clinic and Medica have teamed up to develop health insurance products and services in a new joint agreement. The move is being touted as a care coordination partnership with local providers and Mayo Clinic specialists.

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Most physicians aren’t asked for feedback during EHR optimization efforts

A majority of physicians weren’t asked by electronic health record (EHR) vendors to provide feedback while making enhancements to EHR systems, according to the Deloitte 2018 Survey of U.S. Physicians.

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Researchers develop Band-Aid sized ultrasound scanner

University of British Columbia engineers have created a new ultrasound machine that’s reportedly “no bigger than a Band-Aid” and could lower the cost of ultrasound scanners to $100.

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Apple's new watch can conduct an ECG in 30 seconds

Apple has disrupted its share of technology-based markets before—from the home computer to the phone. The latest product from the global behemoth has set its sights on cardiology. The new Apple Watch Series 4 comes with an FDA-approved electrocardiogram (ECG) feature.