Trending in MedTechApril 23, 2024 | Psychiatry 3 AI Essentials: Thriving in Behavioral Healthcare In the digital age, AI isn't just a buzzword; it's the key to unlocking efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming patient care in behavioral health. Read full article Hospitalist 5 Trends That Will Determine The Hospital From The Future In the coming years, hospitals will increasingly incorporate digital technologies, from AI in diagnostics to enhanced telemedicine capabilities, aimed at improving efficiency and patient care quality. Read full article Oncology, Surgical FDA Approves Lumicell’s Breast Cancer Imaging Tool The recent FDA approval of Lumicell's breast cancer imaging system introduces a novel intraoperative tool that significantly enhances the precision of tumor resections, potentially reducing the need for subsequent corrective surgeries. 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Read full article Neurology Patients Deem AI-based ChatGPT More Empathetic than Neurologists This study of more than 1,100 MS patients reveals a significant perception of higher empathy in AI-generated responses compared to those from neurologists, underlining the potential to tailor AI communication tools to improve patient interactions. Read full article Pediatrics Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Healthcare for Children & Spanish Speakers Cedars-Sinai's innovative approach to virtual healthcare expands access for children and Spanish-speaking patients, reflecting a broader commitment to equitable and convenient care delivery. Read full article All Specialties Artificial Intelligence in Health, Health Care, and Biomedical Science: An AI Code of Conduct Principles and Commitments Discussion Draft As AI continues to integrate into healthcare, understanding and shaping its ethical deployment through a robust Code of Conduct is essential to maintain patient trust and safety. Read full article Cardiology Artificial Intelligence for Cardiovascular Care – Part 1: Advances: JACC Review Topic of the Week Artificial intelligence is poised to significantly advance cardiovascular diagnostics, offering enhanced accuracy in detecting critical conditions from routine electrocardiograms. This promises to refine both diagnostics and patient management in cardiology. Read full article Dermatology Study Shows AI Improves Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnoses The integration of AI in skin cancer diagnostics not only improves the accuracy of diagnoses—achieving a sensitivity of 81.1% and specificity of 86.1%—but also supports the broader application of AI tools in enhancing patient care across various medical specialties. Read full article All Specialties Whistleblower Calls for Action Against 22 Digital Health Providers After FTC Busts Monument Inc. Healthcare professionals should be aware of recent developments where a digital health company was sanctioned by the FTC for improperly sharing patient data. This incident underlines the importance of adhering to strict data privacy laws to protect patient rights and confidentiality. Read full article Neurology AI Platform Will Design Precision Parkinson’s, Neurological Therapies Manifest Technologies is spearheading the use of AI in developing targeted treatments for CNS disorders, aiming to refine patient selection in clinical trials and enhance therapeutic outcomes. Read full article All Specialties Telehealth: Technology Meets Health Care Telehealth continues to play a pivotal role in modern healthcare by enabling remote disease management and specialist consultations, ensuring comprehensive care delivery even from a distance. Read full article Infectious Diseases US Trial Reports on Effectiveness of Telehealth in Encouraging Young Men and Trans Women to Begin PrEP The "Effectiveness of PrEPTECH" trial reveals telehealth's potential and challenges in initiating and sustaining PrEP adherence among at-risk groups, emphasizing the necessity for integrated community support in healthcare strategies. Read full article All Specialties TRIPOD+AI Statement: Updated Guidance for Reporting Clinical Prediction Models that Use Regression or Machine Learning Methods The TRIPOD+AI guidelines mark a significant update in the standards for reporting prediction models, incorporating advancements in AI to support rigorous, transparent research in healthcare settings, facilitating better clinical decision-making tools. Read full article Internal Medicine Philips Respironics Reaches Final Agreement with US Regulators on Sleep Apnea Device Recall Philips Respironics has established a consent decree with US regulators to ensure the safety and compliance of their sleep and respiratory care devices, focusing on stringent remediation and continued patient support amidst ongoing sales restrictions. Read full article
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