Can AI Part The Red Sea?
BY MIKE MAGEE
A few weeks ago New York Times columnist Tom Friedman wrote, “We Are Opening The Lid On Two Giant Pandoras Boxes.” He was referring to 1) artificial Intelligence (AI) which most agree has the potential to go horribly wrong unless carefully regulated, and 2) global warming leading to water mediated flooding, drought, and vast human and planetary destruction.
Friedman argues that we must accept the risk of pursuing one (rapid fire progress in AI) to potentially uncover a solution to the other. But positioning science as savior quite misses the point that it is human behavior (a combination of greed an...
Source: The Health Care Blog - May 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Health Policy Health Tech AI Environment Hydropower Mike Magee MikeMagee Planet Health Source Type: blogs
What Can We Learn from the Envision Bankruptcy?
This study ignited a firestorm of press criticism and was followed by an aggressive lobbying and PR campaign funded by United and other large commercial payers aimed at restricting balance billing by firms like Envision.
This campaign culminated in the Dec 2020 Congressional passage of the No Surprises Act, which effectively ended balance billing and subjected thousands of Envision’s out-of-network bills to an arbitration process. NSA went into effect in January 2022. Ironically, days prior to its Chapter 11 filing, Envision won a $91 million judgment from an arbitration panel against United fo...
Source: The Health Care Blog - May 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: The Business of Health Care Envision HCA Jeff Goldsmith Private equity Sound Physicians Tenet United HealthGroup Source Type: blogs
A patient ’ s perspective on the diminishing relationship between doctors and patients
Pages of my life turn over as the breezes of time flow over me. Remembrances of your presence as the world welcomed my firstborn so many years ago. Your calming voice and words of wisdom reminded me that life would be different but oh so much better. My baby girl would grow to be a
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A patient’s perspective on the diminishing relationship between doctors and patients originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Michele Luckenbaugh Tags: Conditions Primary Care Source Type: blogs
Paper Strip Tests for Hypothyroidism
Student researchers at Rice University have developed a paper strip test for hypothyroidism, similar to those that are commonly used for COVID-19 testing. Babies with congenital hypothyroidism require prompt diagnosis and treatment, but in many parts of the world a lack of healthcare resources can mean that the condition can go undiagnosed for long periods, affecting a child’s development. This paper-based device may be well suited for large screening programs in such countries, as it is inexpensive and easy to use, requiring just a small drop of blood. The device consists of a wicking pad that is impregnated with antibo...
Source: Medgadget - May 19, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Diagnostics Medicine Pediatrics riceuniversity Source Type: blogs
Advances in Early Diagnosis
This article shows how some surprising technologies are improving the early detection of several conditions. Nutromics continuously monitors the delivery of an antibiotic used to treat sepsis. Eye-tracking from Tobii is used by several of its clients to detect certain kinds of autism as early as twelve months of age. And Cordio Medical is detecting oncoming congestive heart failure (CHF) three weeks in advance of an incident.
Minimally Invasive Monitoring Provides Real-Time Measurements
Although doctors learn what people have in their bodies most often through blood tests, technologies developed over the past few decades c...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 18, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andy Oram Tags: AI/Machine Learning Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring ADOS Agim Beshiri AI Diagnosis Autism CHF Cordio Medical Eye Tracking Eye Tracking Sensors Healthcare Sensors HearO Karen Pierce Source Type: blogs
Seven Reasons To Be Optimistic About The Future Of AI In Medicine
Everywhere we look, there seems to be an air of pessimism surrounding AI, despite the fact that we have actually not made significant advancements in AI development recently. The only difference is that during the past few months, due to ChatGPT, the topic has greatly entered the spotlight.
Figures like Tristan Harris spread fear, Harari claims that this is even worse than nuclear war, major tech companies and moguls call for a six-month moratorium on the development of large language models (though it’s clear that nations such as China won’t halt their progress), countries ban it, and Silicon Valley has spl...
Source: The Medical Futurist - May 18, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine AI AI in medicine digital health AI in heaalthcare future large language models MedPaLM ChatGPT in healthcare Virtual care Source Type: blogs
How to Upgrade House Stablecoin Bill 2.0 to Version 2.1
Jack Solowey andJennifer J. SchulpTomorrow, the House Financial Services Committee ’s Digital Assets Subcommittee will holdanother hearing on stablecoins (crypto tokens pegged to the value of another asset like the U.S. dollar).Ahead of the hearing, the Subcommittee released two new discussion drafts of stablecoin legislation, a 74 ‐pager and a 34 ‐pager. These drafts appear to be thereportedseparatepartisan efforts by Democrats and Republicans after they essentially disowned an earlier bipartisan draft —the “ugly baby” they were at one point co‐parenting.Whereas the 74 ‐page draft is striki...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 17, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Jack Solowey, Jennifer J. Schulp Source Type: blogs
Why perfect parenting is a myth and how choosing love over judgment can save your teen ’ s future
As a new parent you look at your baby with a bright full future ahead of them. So much potential there swaddled in your arms. You look at parents of troubled teenagers and secretly look down on them; your perfect baby will never do anything like that. They must be poor parents. Too easy on
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Why perfect parenting is a myth and how choosing love over judgment can save your teen’s future originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Candace Engelhardt, MD Tags: Physician Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
Saving babies ’ lives 2023: a report on progress
This report pulls together data from different sources to present a shared understanding of the burden of pregnancy and baby loss across the UK. Overall, it paints a concerning picture with progress stalling and a risk of going backwards. It finds that, in England, the Government ’s target to halve the number of stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 2025 compared to 2010 levels is not on track, and there is no current target or ambition for reducing baby deaths in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. It also highlights that despite Government commitments to act on the finding s of recent reviews of maternity services, this ...
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - May 16, 2023 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient safety Quality of care and clinical outcomes Source Type: blogs
15 Causes Of High Blood Pressure: Your Essential Guide To Navigating Hypertension Triggers
Conclusion
In conclusion, high blood pressure can go unnoticed until it causes serious health issues, making it crucial to understand its causes and take preventative measures.
Lifestyle factors, genetics, and medical conditions can contribute to high blood pressure, but maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, reducing salt intake, eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking can help prevent it.
Additionally, smart blood pressure monitors and natural supplements can aid in managing blood pressure levels and promoting heart health.
By implementing these strategies and re...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 14, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
How To Choose The Best Supplement For Your Blood Pressure Condition?
Conclusion
To sum up, natural supplements have become popular for controlling high blood pressure due to their perceived safety compared to prescription medications, which often cause unpleasant side effects.
Prioritizing your health is essential, and seeking medical advice before taking any supplements is especially crucial, particularly if you struggle with comorbidity, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
When choosing a blood pressure supplement, consider the ingredients, dosage, brand reputation, and cost.
Remember that supplements are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 3, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Supplements Source Type: blogs
The Promise of ChatGPT Will Be Buried Inside Health Care
The stunning achievements of chatGPT (along with the enormous work that remains to be done) raise the questions of how generative AI will change industries and interactions. As the term “generative AI” indicates, these technologies use AI to communicate, not to do predictive analytics or alter events. Thus, according to Murray Brozinsky, Chief Strategy Officer at Amwell, generative AI will automate peripheral aspects of communication rather than affect health care directly.
In the video interview below, Brozinsky and John Lynn undertake a far-ranging examination of the potential of chatGPT and similar technolog...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 3, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andy Oram Tags: AI/Machine Learning Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Clinical Communication and Patient Experience Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Amwell ChatGPT Conversa Doug Engelbart Ge Source Type: blogs
Baby Books
So happy to have these wee little books to give out to children at book fairs. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: author visits book signings Source Type: blogs
Generational differences in medical practice: Exploring work habits of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials
The medical field has always been an ever-evolving landscape with technological advancements, treatments, and diagnoses. But the workforce behind these advancements also plays a crucial role in shaping the medical industry. Over the years, different generations have contributed unique work habits and values, impacting how doctors practice medicine. In this article, we will explore the
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Generational differences in medical practice: Exploring work habits of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Harvey Castro, MD, MBA Tags: Physician Practice Management Source Type: blogs
Approaching a Half-Century of Life With Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
On July 24, 2023, I will mark 47 years of having lived with autoimmune Type 1 diabetes (T1D). I was diagnosed as a seven year old, so not quite fifty years ago, but much closer than I ever really anticipated. When I was diagnosed in 1976, no one told me that I should expect horrific complications or that I ' d die young because threats weren ' t part of the conversation; some may have been due to my age. But there was also no such thing as a certified diabetes educator
in 1976; instead, pediatric nurses instructed patients on how to give
themselves an injection. In fact, scientists had only
proven that Type 1 diabetes h...
Source: Scott's Web Log - April 26, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: 2023 50 years half century half-century joslin medal Source Type: blogs
