The 2023 Skin-Checking Apps Landscape: Infographic
The most useful skin-checking applications allow users to take pictures of their suspicious skin lesions, upload these pictures to a server, the images are first evaluated by an AI algorithm and the results will be later validated by a dermatologist. We introduced several already, check here or here.
Earlier we called these apps an emerging trend, and still stand by this statement. If you are looking for a signature digital health solution, these are great examples, as they:
address an existing demand
rely on already existing infrastructure from the patients’ side (e.g.: their mobile phones)
provide ea...
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 20, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Telemedicine & Smartphones future Healthcare technology skin checking digital health Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – March 19, 2023 – Info for 81% of physicians is inconsistent in major health plan provider directories, 48% of health systems using AI for workforce management, and more
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News and Research
A paper from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and HiLabs found inconsistencies for 81% of physicians examined across 5 large national health insurers. Along with the challenge of inaccuracy, resea...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - March 19, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: AI/Machine Learning Ambulatory Analytics/Big Data Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System ADP Amazon AWS Avaneer Health Basset Healthcare Network Brightside Health Bristol Advanced Illness Management Caribou REward Source Type: blogs
What causes fainting and how to prevent it during needle procedures
Fainting, or syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen. Many things, including dehydration, low blood sugar, or anxiety, can cause it. As all doctors know, a common trigger for fainting is seeing blood or a needle. Emotional fainting is very common in humans, especially in younger people, but
Read more…
What causes fainting and how to prevent it during needle procedures originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jean Paul Brutus, MD Tags: Conditions Neurology Source Type: blogs
Aiberry Secures $8M in Seed Funding to Accelerate AI-Powered Mental Health Screenings
CCG-led round will be used to drive rapid adoption of new digital platform that eliminates inaccuracy and bias in identification of people suffering from mental health disorders
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mental health screening pioneer Aiberry (pronounced “I” + “berry”) today announced that it has secured $8 million in seed funding led by Confluence Capital Group, Inc. (CCG) with participation from the VC fund Ascension AI. The new funds, which bring total funding to $10M, will be used to accelerate adoption of the Aiberry platform, which uses an AI-powered therapeutic assistant to conduct a conversatio...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - March 16, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: AI/Machine Learning Health IT Company Healthcare IT Aiberry Artificial Intelligence Ascension AI CCG Confluence Capital Group Confluence Capital Group Inc. Dr. Newton Howard Dr. Tammy Malloy Futures Recovery Healthcare Georgetown U Source Type: blogs
Mindfulness. Is there an app for that?
TL:DR – The idea of an app for mindfulness is inherently contradictory, but they may have some use if used mindfully…
The notion of mindfulness is often discussed in light of an apparently epidemic of mental health crises, anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions, and other problems. It is considered a state of being where one is fully present in the moment and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The aim of mindfulness is not to exclude external stimuli nor to ignore one’s memories and preclude predictions of the future, but rather to live in the moment, to try to feel satisfi...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - March 15, 2023 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Health and Medicine Psychology Source Type: blogs
The Relationship Pattern Linked To Poor Mental Health
These types of relationships are linked to higher anxiety and depression. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 15, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Mental Health Relationships Source Type: blogs
What is strange about this paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in an otherwise healthy patient? And what happened after giving ibutilide?
Conclusions.The efficacy of transthoracic cardioversion for converting atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm was enhanced by pretreatment with ibutilide. However, use of this drug should be avoided in patients with very low ejection fractions. (N Engl J Med 1999;340:1849-54.) Smith comments from the full text: They included patients who had had a fib for less than 48 hours They excluded patients with a fib for longer than 48 hours unless they proved, by TE echo, to not have an atrial thrombus OR unless they anti-coagulated them for 3 weeks first *Therefore, our patients who have been in afib< 48 hours, or who h...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - March 13, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – March 12, 2023 – 87% of docs used telemedicine in 2021, 65% of healthcare orgs collect more trivial data once they adopt the cloud, and more
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News
Three Democratic Senators have introduced legislation to expand protections for Americans’ personal health data privacy. Sponsored by Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota), Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), and Mazie Hirono (Hawaii),...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - March 12, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT Accenture ACCESS Family Care Amy Klobuchar Anne Walker ATA Atropos Health Avi Mukherjee Blancco Technology Group Bright.md Cardinal Health CLEAR Converged Outreach COTA CRIP Crossroads Treat Source Type: blogs
Anxiety Treatment: This Is The Most Effective Way (M)
While many people experience anxiety, it is considered a disorder when it interferes with everyday life and treatment is required. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 11, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Anxiety subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
124 Saturday Quotes to Help You Make This a Happy and Great Weekend
It’s Saturday. The weekend has begun.
And to celebrate that and kick off these next two days the right way I’d like to share the best and most inspirational Saturday quotes.
To help you make this a happy weekend. A fun weekend with friends and loved ones.
And a weekend where you also have time and space to both get what you want to get done and get some needed rest and renewal.
Also, if you want even more joyful and uplifting inspiration then check out this post with quotes on Monday motivation and also this one filled to the brim with Tuesday quotes.
Relatable Saturday Quotes
“What can be better than to get out a b...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
AI Predicts Suicide Risk In Patients With Anxiety And Stress
How machine learning might be used to identify patients who may be at risk of suicide and allow interventions to be made in a timely manner. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 9, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: P R Tags: PR Source Type: blogs
Matthew ’s health care tidbits: Oh, the DEA makes me sigh….
Each time I send out the THCB Reader, our newsletter that summarizes the best of THCB (Sign up here!) I include a brief tidbits section. Then I had the brainwave to add them to the blog. They’re short and usually not too sweet! –Matthew Holt
I have always thought that the dual role of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was an anacronym that severely hampers America’s complex relationship with pharmaceuticals. Congress deems some medicines legal and regulates them via the FDA, and deems others illegal and tells the DEA and other law enforcement agencies to attempt to control their supply. Leaving aside the basic...
Source: The Health Care Blog - March 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy Matthew Holt Adderall Controlled Substances Act DEA FDA regulations online prescribing Source Type: blogs
Intelligence And Anxiety: Why They Go Hand-In-Hand
The reason that smart people are sometimes more anxious may have an evolutionary explanation. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Anxiety Source Type: blogs
The Personality Trait That Indicates Depression Risk
Around 25% of Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Depression Personality Source Type: blogs
Engage Course Update
I’ve been making steady progress on the new Engage course design. It’s a lot of work – I’ve been putting in some long hours lately – but very fulfilling. I’m enjoying working co-creatively with ChatGPT on it. This has really taken the course design and development process to a whole new level.
I wouldn’t say that it’s saving me time per se. I could potentially leverage AI to speed up my design process, but that doesn’t resonate with me. Rather, it’s enabling me to go much deeper into understanding the core ideas, transformations, audience, and more. I can explore the i...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - February 27, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Announcements Productivity Source Type: blogs
