Improving Patient Comprehension of Radiologic Reports with AI and ChatGPT
2024 28 Jun
Radiologic reports are traditionally written by radiologists to convey detailed findings from medical imaging to other healthcare professionals. However, as patients become more involved in their healthcare decisions, there is a growing demand for these reports to be easily understandable by patients themselves. This shift towards patient-centred...Read more
Electronic Smart Order-Set for Diagnostic Stewardship of C. difficile Infection
2024 28 Jun
A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control highlights a novel approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) based on the principles of diagnostic stewardship. At Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Fla., revised guidelines for ordering C. diff tests reduced inappropriate testing by 20%, which can help...Read more
Breakthrough: First Beating-Heart Transplants
2024 28 Jun
Ken Miller of Ferndale, Michigan, has become the first person to undergo a beating heart transplant and one of only a few in the U.S. to have this surgery. In this groundbreaking procedure, the transplant team at Henry Ford Hospital, led by cardiac and transplant surgeon Dr Kyle Miletic, successfully implanted Miller’s new heart while...Read more
HIMSS on National Networks and Frameworks for Healthcare Interoperability
2024 27 Jun
With the increasing adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), healthcare has witnessed a transformative shift from manual to digital data handling. Initially, the communication between healthcare providers relied heavily on faxes and later eFaxes. These methods, though innovative at the time, were labour-intensive and prone to errors. Faxes...Read more
Gamification App to Support for Blood Donation
2024 27 Jun
Blood donation is a vital, altruistic act that supports public health by ensuring an adequate blood supply for medical emergencies. It is a socially responsible activity that also offers a sense of personal satisfaction and self-care. Despite these benefits, the commitment to regular blood donation can be hindered by uncomfortable experiences,...Read more
How to Harness Generative AI for Future Public Health Challenges
2024 27 Jun
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vulnerabilities of the public health infrastructure have been laid bare, prompting urgent calls for bolstering our defences against future threats. This renewed focus on resilience has sparked interest in leveraging advanced technologies, particularly generative AI, to not only combat infectious diseases...Read more
Information Asymmetry in Healthcare: How to Bridge the Gap?
2024 27 Jun
In healthcare, data exchange is pivotal for ensuring efficient patient care and operational effectiveness. While strides have been made in sharing clinical data across provider organisations, a stark disparity exists in the flow of financial and administrative data back to these providers from health plans. This information asymmetry is not merely...Read more
Harnessing Data Analytics and AI to Transform Healthcare
2024 27 Jun
In today’s era of rapid technological advancement, healthcare systems are increasingly leveraging data analytics platforms integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to revolutionise patient care and operational efficiency. By amalgamating vast amounts of patient data from electronic health records (EHRs)...Read more
Understanding Dual Ransomware Threats in Healthcare
2024 27 Jun
The FBI's recent advisory on dual ransomware attacks has highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime tactics targeting healthcare organisations. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks that rely on a single strain to encrypt data, dual ransomware employs multiple ransomware tools simultaneously or consecutively. This approach not only complicates...Read more
Back to Basics: Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity and Resilience
2024 27 Jun
Healthcare, a sector pivotal to society’s well-being, has been rocked by a series of unprecedented cyberattacks in the first half of 2024. These incidents have not only disrupted operations but also underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures across the industry. In the wake of these attacks, healthcare organisations...Read more
Coalition for Health AI Releases Draft Framework for Responsible Healthcare AI
2024 27 Jun
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) has released its draft framework designed to guide the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This initiative aims to establish consensus standards and provide practical guidance to ensure AI technologies benefit all populations, including those from underserved and...Read more
Incremental Process Discovery & Domain Expertise for Better Process Modelling
2024 27 Jun
Healthcare organisations must enhance care quality and effectiveness while managing costs. Streamlining operational processes reduces waiting times, minimises delays, optimises resource allocation, and improves patient outcomes. Digitalisation in healthcare allows for data-driven analysis of processes, integrating technologies such as electronic...Read more
Bridging the Gap in Organ Transplants: Power in Technology, Data & Support
2024 27 Jun
Transplant surgeons continuously grapple with the daunting challenge of organ shortages, a struggle exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Technological advancements and medical research have improved post-transplant survival rates, but these successes have also heightened the organ demand. Innovative techniques and data-driven approaches are essential...Read more
The Need for Digital Transformation in Healthcare
2024 27 Jun
The healthcare sector is one of the most critical candidates for digital transformation, given the staggering $1 trillion wasted annually due to administrative complexities. This waste primarily stems from inefficiencies in managing medical supplies and equipment. As the industry slowly embraces digital transformation, the goal is to enhance healthcare...Read more
New Prognostic Scoring for Colorectal Cancer
2024 27 Jun
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent and increasingly diagnosed malignancy worldwide, presenting significant health risks. Despite advancements in treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, CRC mortality rates remain high, especially in cases with distant metastases or recurrence after surgery. The TNM staging system, which evaluates...Read more
Enhancing Diagnostic Brain CT Referral Justification with AI
2024 27 Jun
Diagnostic imaging is crucial in modern medicine for quick and accurate diagnosis and monitoring of various conditions. However, its overuse leads to unnecessary expenses, increased radiation exposure, and potential harm. The global use of imaging like CT and MRI has risen significantly, with a notable proportion being unnecessary. The FDA estimates...Read more
Machine Learning to Detect Arrhythmic Risk Factors in Mitral Valve Prolapse
2024 26 Jun
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common valvular disease, affecting 2%–3% of the general population and generally having a good prognosis unless accompanied by significant mitral regurgitation or left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. However, some patients with MVP experience sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) despite...Read more
Enhancing Student Interest in IR through Education and Clinical Exposure
2024 26 Jun
Interventional Radiology (IR) has revolutionized patient care by offering minimally invasive treatments for various conditions, including gastrointestinal and trauma-related bleeding, cancer therapy, and aortic aneurysm repair. Over recent decades, IR has become an indispensable subspecialty within medicine, expanding rapidly across the globe....Read more
Clinician Communication: Balancing Secure Messaging and Telephone Use
2024 26 Jun
Effective communication among healthcare professionals is paramount for delivering high-quality patient care. Traditionally, telephone calls have been the cornerstone of clinician-to-clinician communication. However, the landscape has shifted in recent years with the widespread adoption of mobile devices and electronic health record (EHR) systems....Read more
First-Line FCH PET/CT vs. MIBI SPECT/CT in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
2024 26 Jun
Medical imaging has significantly improved the surgical management of primary hyperthyroidism (PHPT). Accurate localisation of the parathyroid adenoma (PTA) through cross-sectional imaging enables minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) to be performed on an outpatient basis, avoiding the need for more invasive in-house bilateral cervical exploration...Read more
Optimising Contrast Flow Rates in CT Pulmonary Angiography
2024 26 Jun
Spotting pulmonary embolism (PE) through computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) hinges on achieving sufficient contrast flow rates for clear visualization of pulmonary arteries. However, challenges arise when patients have difficult intravenous access, complicating the administration of high flow rates needed for optimal imaging. ...Read more
AI-Enhanced Detection of Incidental Pulmonary Embolism
2024 26 Jun
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing medical imaging, and recent research highlights its potential to enhance the detection of incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) on contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) scans. An article recently published in the American Journal of Roentgenology summarizes a prospective study that assessed the real-world impact...Read more
Enhancing Radiology Training through AI Certification Programmes
2024 26 Jun
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into radiology practices marks a significant paradigm shift, necessitating robust educational initiatives to equip radiologists with the necessary skills. A recent pilot study aimed to assess the efficacy of the Radiological Society of North America's Imaging AI Foundational Certificate program in...Read more
RadShap Tool Uses Shapley Values for Multiregion Radiomic Model Predictions
2024 26 Jun
Radiomics has become important in precision medicine, utilizing both deep and engineered features to analyze shape, intensity, or texture. Initially, radiomics focused on a single region of interest (ROI) such as a primary tumor, but now many models aggregate data from multiple ROIs within the same image. This includes information from multiple...Read more
Economic Evaluation of the OPTI-MEND Trial
2024 26 Jun
The evaluation of the OPTI-MEND trial reveals that adding a dedicated professional team to existing emergency department (ED) care significantly enhances patients’ quality of life and saves an average of €6,128 per person. ED crowding is a growing issue globally, negatively impacting healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction. Researchers...Read more
Cuffless Blood Pressure Device to Enhance Hypertension Management
2024 26 Jun
A new study evaluated a novel device that automatically measures blood pressure at the wrist. This cuffless monitor uses optical sensors to continually record blood pressure, generating hundreds of readings within days. This could aid clinicians in determining cardiovascular risk and improving hypertension care. Published in Frontiers in Medicine,...Read more
Semaglutide - More Weight Loss in Women Than Men With Heart Failure
2024 24 Jun
Semaglutide has demonstrated significant symptom improvement in both men and women suffering from a common type of heart failure with limited treatment options. Research presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 2024 Scientific Sessions and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals that women achieved greater...Read more
Renal Protective Effect, Role of Vitamin B6 in Sepsis
2024 23 Jun
Sepsis can progress to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome or multiorgan failure. Globally, sepsis-related deaths are estimated at 11 million annually, representing 19.7% of total deaths, with a global age-standardised death rate of 148.1 per 100,000 people. Despite advancements in treatment, the case fatality rate for sepsis remains high at 30%...Read more
Continuous vs Intermittent β-lactam Antibiotics in Sepsis
2024 23 Jun
A new study aimed to determine if continuous infusion of a β-lactam antibiotic (piperacillin-tazobactam or meropenem) reduces all-cause mortality at 90 days compared to intermittent infusion in critically ill patients with sepsis. The BLING III randomised clinical trial was conducted across 104 ICUs in Australia, Belgium, France, Malaysia,...Read more
Organ Donation After Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
2024 22 Jun
With the global demand for organ transplants on the rise, the shortage of available organs has worsened, leaving the supply insufficient to meet the growing need. One way to address this crisis is to identify potential organ donors, particularly by screening for brain death in ICUs, especially after cardiac arrest. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary...Read more
