Artificial intelligence in healthcare
Artificial intelligence in healthcare incorporates algorithms, machine learning, natural language processing and emerging AI technology to analyze complex medical data. Healthcare AI assists in diagnostic pathology, treatment planning and patient care management by facilitating greater efficiency and accuracy in clinical decisions, medical research and personalized medicine.
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18 Sep 2024
LEAP in Health IT awards focus on AI and behavioral health
HHS has awarded $2 million in LEAP in Health IT grants to Columbia University and OHSU to advance the accuracy of AI algorithms and behavioral health IT adoption. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2024
GenAI displays no racial, sex bias in opioid treatment plans
Large language models demonstrated no race- or sex-based differences in opioid treatment recommendations, which could help reduce bias and improve health equity. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2022
AI for Medical Imaging Boosts Cancer Screenings with Provider Aid
New research shows that a decision-referral approach in which radiologists and artificial intelligence work together for breast cancer screening is better than either’s performance alone. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2022
Researchers Develop Risk Model to Predict Brain Injury, Stroke in Neonates
Researchers have developed a risk prediction model for the early detection of brain injury and stroke in term neonates, which could improve prevention and treatment efforts. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2022
AI Framework Differentiates Alzheimer’s, Other Dementias
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence framework that can successfully identify and differentiate between normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and non-Alzheimer’s dementias. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2022
AI-Generated 'Maps' May Help Improve Mental Well-being
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that generates 'personalized maps' to guide individuals toward improved mental well-being. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2022
Functionality, Sales Experience Drive Providers’ Data Archiving Purchases
A new report found that missing data and lack of EMR integration were among the top reasons for providers replacing a healthcare data archiving vendor or solution. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2022
Researchers Develop Simulated Medical Interviews to Train AI Models
Researchers developed a dataset of simulated clinical conversations focused on respiratory cases for use in the development and training of medical artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2022
Drug Diversion Monitoring Solutions Largely Beneficial for Providers
A new report examining providers’ experiences with drug diversion monitoring vendors found that these services helped organizations identify educational opportunities and improve diversion detection. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2022
AI Approved for Adults May Aid Interpretation of Pediatric Chest Images
Artificial intelligence-based software approved to interpret adult chest radiographs may also achieve significant accuracy on images of pediatric patients over the age of 2, new research shows. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2022
Researchers Call for ‘Reimbursement Framework’ for Healthcare AI
Researchers argue that the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare requires financial incentives be implemented to ensure high quality care and health equity, and to mitigate potential bias. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2022
Mayo Clinic, K Health Collaboration Unveils Hypertension Treatment Algorithm
K Health launched a personalized hypertension treatment algorithm that uses de-identified data from Mayo Clinic to help reduce the time between diagnosis and treatment and improve care overall. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2022
New Data Reveals Massive Spike in Self-Harm, Suicide Calls Among Adolescents
The Washington Poison Center analyzed call data between 2019 and 2021 and found that reports of self-harm and suicide by adolescents jumped by 58 percent. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2022
AI Models Accurately Predict Clinical Risks in Multiple Hospitals Using Live Data
Researchers have shown that clinical risk prediction models for multiple conditions implemented in different hospitals achieve high performance when integrated into live clinical workflows. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2022
Mayo Clinic Platform Strikes Partnership to Analyze Medical Device Use
Mayo Clinic Platform is partnering with Becton, Dickinson and Company to perform post-market surveillance on the company’s products in an effort to fuel innovation and gain insights into patient experience. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2022
CA Organization Implements AI, RPM to Improve Chronic Disease Management
California-based Landon Pediatric Foundation is partnering with Vironix Health to implement AI and remote patient monitoring to enhance chronic disease care. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2022
MT Health System Implements Cloud Platform to Unify EHR Data
Montana-based St. Peter’s Health will implement healthcare cloud technology from Innovaccer to support data unification and care site collaboration. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2022
Decentralized AI Connects Globally Distributed, Poor-Quality Medical Data
Researchers have developed a decentralized algorithm that can be used to train AI on data that is distributed globally, without having to move the data to a central location. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2022
AI Approach Offers Higher Rate of Diabetes Remission Than Standard Care
Researchers found that an artificial intelligence-based intervention offered significant rates of remission compared to standard care alone for type 2 diabetes patients. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2022
Healthcare Orgs Report Improved Processes, Patient Experience with AWS
A new report examining payer and provider experiences with Amazon Web Services’ artificial intelligence offerings found that 62 percent of organizations reported better and faster processes. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2022
Parents Largely Comfortable with Artificial Intelligence Use in Pediatric Care
Researchers determined that using artificial intelligence for pediatrics resulted in a relatively high rate of approval from parents. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2022
How Data Analytics Can Help Breast Milk Banks Be More Efficient
Data analytics can help breast milk banks reduce waste, maintain high-quality standards, and increase milk donations over time, enabling providers to provide adequate care to infants. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2022
Shift to Cloud Key Strategy in Healthcare, But Challenges Persist
A new report outlined various trends in healthcare’s adoption of cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and Software as a Service, including the related challenges and best practices. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2022
Machine-Learning Platform Can Accurately Predict Surgical Complications
Researchers from the University of Florida have successfully developed a machine-learning model to help clinicians predict and address postoperative complications. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2022
New Collaboration to Leverage Engineering, AI to Improve Nursing Education
The Ohio State University Colleges of Nursing and Engineering are collaborating to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve nursing education. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2022
New Initiative Combines Nursing Expertise, AI to Create Prediction Model
Columbia University Irving Medical Center has launched an initiative to improve patient outcomes by leveraging nursing expertise and artificial intelligence to create the CONCERN model. Continue Reading
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27 May 2022
In-Person Screening, Machine Learning Can Help Predict Suicide Risk
A new study shows that combining face-to-face screening with an EHR-based machine-learning model can help clinicians accurately predict and classify suicide risk in adults. Continue Reading
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26 May 2022
Geisinger Deploys AI Imaging Model to Diagnose Coronary Artery Disease
Clinicians at Geisinger have adopted a non-invasive medical imaging model that uses deep learning to create 3D models of a patient’s arteries, which can help diagnose coronary artery disease. Continue Reading
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25 May 2022
Geisinger, Tempus Develop AI Model to Predict Heart Disease
Scientists from Geisinger and Tempus have developed an artificial intelligence model that can accurately identify patients at risk for undiagnosed structural heart disease. Continue Reading
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24 May 2022
NC Radiology Center to Deploy AI Tools for Enhanced Breast Cancer Care
US Radiology Specialists' partner North Carolina-based Charlotte Radiology will implement AI solutions from Volpara Health to improve breast cancer care. Continue Reading
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24 May 2022
AI Framework Cuts Time, Effort Needed to Predict Critical Care Outcomes
Scientists from the University of Washington developed an artificial intelligence framework that can reduce the time, effort, and resources required to predict patient outcomes in critical care settings. Continue Reading
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23 May 2022
AI Device May Help Diagnose Children’s Autism in Primary Care Settings
A new study shows that implementing an artificial intelligence-based medical device in primary care settings can help clinicians accurately diagnose autism spectrum disorder in children. Continue Reading
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20 May 2022
3 Use Cases for Blockchain in Healthcare
Blockchain is an innovative data storage and sharing solution, but how can it be leveraged in healthcare? Continue Reading
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19 May 2022
Machine-Learning Clinical Decision Support Tool Improves UTI Treatment
A new study shows that implementing a machine learning-based clinical decision support system in primary care practices significantly improved UTI treatment success. Continue Reading
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19 May 2022
Miami Cancer Institute to Address Care Gaps Through Analytics Partnership
By expanding its partnership with data and analytics company COTA, Miami Cancer Institute plans to tackle disparities and enhance cancer treatment. Continue Reading
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17 May 2022
How to Create a Healthcare Data Culture
Data management, governance, and analysis are critical for healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and improve patient outcomes, and a data culture can help. Continue Reading
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16 May 2022
New Framework to Evaluate Bias in COVID-19 Prediction Models
Researchers have developed a framework designed to evaluate bias within medical artificial intelligence models and help users address it. Continue Reading
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16 May 2022
Microsoft's Nuance Launches AI Collaborative for Health System Leaders
Nuance has partnered with The Health Management Academy to spur collaboration among healthcare executives on artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
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13 May 2022
How Big Data Analytics Can Support Preventive Health
Big data analytics are being incorporated into all aspects of healthcare, but how can they be used to bolster preventive medicine and care? Continue Reading
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12 May 2022
Mayo, CDC Leaders: Policy, Coalitions Key Barriers to Data Modernization
Leaders from Mayo Clinic, the CDC, and others came together at the 2022 TechXpo conference to discuss data modernization solutions and progress. Continue Reading
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12 May 2022
Huntsville Heart Center to Test AI-Based Cardiac Technology
Cardiac software provider Artrya is partnering with Huntsville Heart Center to test the efficacy of its AI-based technology in caring for cardiac patients. Continue Reading
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11 May 2022
AI Model Uses Free-Text Data to Accurately Classify COVID-19 Symptoms
Researchers have developed an artificial-intelligence method that can use EMR-based free-text data to classify COVID-19 symptoms, which may improve future predictive analytics models. Continue Reading
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10 May 2022
AI May Be More Prone to Errors in Image-Based Diagnoses Than Clinicians
New research indicates that AI may be more prone to making mistakes than humans in image-based medical diagnoses because of the features they use for analysis. Continue Reading
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09 May 2022
Machine-Learning Models Able to Predict Risk of Renal Function Decline
New research indicates that multiple machine-learning models can predict the risk of renal function decline on par with conventional methods using routine clinical data. Continue Reading
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09 May 2022
Mayo Clinic-Developed AI Algorithm Can Detect Weak Heart Function
Mayo Clinic researchers have adapted a 12-lead ECG artificial intelligence algorithm to use single-lead ECG signals from Apple Watches to identify weak heart pumps. Continue Reading
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06 May 2022
Types of Deep Learning & Their Uses in Healthcare
Deep learning is a growing trend in healthcare artificial intelligence, but what are the use cases for the various types of deep learning? Continue Reading
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05 May 2022
AI Model Can Accurately Detect Multiple Retinal Diseases in Real Time
A new study shows that a deep-learning algorithm can recognize multiple retinal abnormalities simultaneously, which could help improve the early diagnosis of retinal diseases in underdeveloped areas. Continue Reading
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05 May 2022
NJ Health System Implements AI Imaging Tool to Improve Health Outcomes
New Jersey-based Atlantic Health System has partnered with Aidoc to deploy an AI tool to bolster medical imaging. Continue Reading
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04 May 2022
Machine-Learning Models Outperform Clinicians in Predicting Cancer Growth
A new study shows that machine-learning models can utilize natural language processing to predict lymph node metastasis in lung cancer patients. Continue Reading
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04 May 2022
New Machine-Learning Models Can Predict 6-Month Cancer Mortality
A new study shows that machine-learning models can predict six-month mortality for cancer patients, which has the potential to aid clinicians with prognosis. Continue Reading
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03 May 2022
Risk Models Show Vital Signs, Age Linked to COVID-19 Severity
New research involving machine-learning risk models shows that vital signs, lab results, and age are associated with the severity level of COVID-19 illnesses. Continue Reading
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02 May 2022
UPMC, Pitt Develop Machine Learning Model to Predict Brain Injury Outcomes
Scientists from UPMC and Pitt developed a prognostic model that can accurately predict survival and recovery outcomes six months after a traumatic brain injury. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2022
How to Improve Data Normalization in Healthcare
Data normalization is critical for healthcare interoperability, but how can organizations address challenges to normalizing their data and improve the process in the future? Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2022
Wearable Sensors Can Detect COVID-19
Research shows that although further evidence is needed, wearable sensors show promise in the ability to detect COVID-19. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2022
New AI Model Classifies Seizures More Accurately Than Standard Methods
A new deep-learning model developed to detect and classify epileptic seizure subjects has higher accuracy and lower computational time than conventional models, new research shows. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2022
AI System Helps Assess Bladder Cancer Treatment Response
Researchers found that using an artificial intelligence-driven system helped clinicians determine bladder cancer patient treatment needs following chemotherapy. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2022
Universal Approach Needed to Improve Length of Stay Prediction Models
A unified length of stay predictive analytics framework could address operational issues and improve patient outcomes, but there are several hurdles to developing one, a new study suggests. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2022
AI Could Improve Tech Designed to Aid the Visually Impaired
Challenges with remote sighted assistance technology could be better addressed by humans and artificial intelligence working together, a new study shows. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2022
Natural Language Processing Can Improve Bipolar Disorder Care
A new study highlights how natural language processing methods can be used to enhance care for people with bipolar disorder. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2022
Mount Sinai Spin-Off Develops AI Tool to Detect Early-Stage Parkinson's
PreciseDx, a spin-off of Mount Sinai Health System, has developed AI to detect early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2022
AI Method to Predict Sepsis Mortality Outperforms Conventional Approach
A new study shows that machine-learning algorithms outperform conventional methods for predicting sepsis mortality rates using administrative data. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2022
AI Can Help Cut Colorectal Cancer Death Rates, Reduce Costs
A new study suggests that using artificial intelligence detection tools in screening colonoscopy may prevent colorectal cancer incidence and mortality while reducing costs. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2022
SC Health System Implements AI Tool to Enhance Virtual Health
The Medical University of South Carolina has partnered with Andor Health to employ AI to bolster virtual health services. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2022
Artificial Intelligence Approach Helps Identify Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new artificial intelligence method used various factors, including pancreas health and fat levels, to determine patients at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2022
Machine-Learning Models Can Help Detect Early-Stage Cancer
A new study suggests that machine-learning models can predict occult nodal metastasis in patients with a type of early-stage oral cavity cancer with more accuracy than standard methods. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2022
Using Data to Quantify a Key Pandemic SDOH: Social Isolation
A company that helps providers and payers assess social risk has created a metric to help organizations understand how social isolation and loneliness impact communities across the country. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2022
AI to Detect Hip Fracture Outperforms Clinicians, But Use May Be Limited
A new study indicates that a deep learning model can outperform clinicians at detecting hip fractures, but the algorithm’s shortcomings limit its usability in clinical settings. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2022
Lack of Data Readiness Preventing Healthcare Digital Transformation
Although 95 percent of healthcare executives are focused on digital transformation, the lack of data readiness is preventing them from making permanent changes. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2022
Research Challenges Limit Machine Learning Use in Medical Imaging
Data limitations, evaluation issues, and publishing incentives may be slowing the clinical progress of machine learning in medical imaging, a new study finds. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2022
New Artificial Intelligence System Can Help Predict Cardiac Arrests
A new approach developed by Johns Hopkins researchers uses artificial intelligence to predict cardiac arrest based on patient data. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2022
Machine Learning Can Help Detect Abdominal Hernia Surgery Complications
A new machine-learning model can help clinicians detect complications with 85 percent accuracy following abdominal hernia surgery, a new study shows. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2022
Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Heart Disease Diagnosis in Ultrasounds
Fellows and residents noticed a 7 and 13 percent increase in accuracy using artificial intelligence for heart disease diagnoses. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2022
Biases in Artificial Intelligence Led to Healthcare Disparities
Researchers from the US and China note that several biases found in artificial intelligence design perpetuate healthcare disparities. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2022
Geisinger, Eisai to Use Artificial Intelligence to Detect Dementia
In collaboration with Eisai, Geisinger will study the ability of an artificial intelligence algorithm to detect the cognitive impairment associated with dementia. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2022
New AI System Assists Medication Selection for Type 2 Diabetics
Researchers used EHR data from several healthcare institutions to develop an artificial intelligence method that supported medication selection for 83 percent of type 2 diabetes patients. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2022
Yale Researchers Develop AI Model For Heart Condition Diagnosis
Researchers from Yale School of Medicine created an artificial intelligence-based model that uses ECG images to diagnose various heart conditions. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2022
Machine-Learning Algorithm Flags High-Risk Colorectal Cancer Patients
A machine-learning algorithm helped clinicians detect patients at high risk for colorectal cancer, enabling them to schedule colonoscopies for these patients, a new study shows. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2022
Machine Learning Links Age, Intensive Care to Pressure Ulcer Risk
Researchers used a machine-learning approach to discover the various factors, including demographics and level of care, that correspond with the development of pressure ulcers. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2022
Voice Biomarker Can Predict Coronary Artery Disease Events
New research led by Mayo Clinic shows that a preidentified voice biomarker can assist in evaluating heart health, enabling clinicians to detect clogged arteries. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2022
New AI System Assists in Detecting Heart Transplant Reactions
Developed by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a new artificial intelligence system can help enhance heart transplant procedures by reducing the risk of immune system rejections. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2022
Google's New AI Efforts Will Focus on Cardiovascular, Maternal Health
The company shared new areas of artificial intelligence research that will focus on improving cardiovascular and maternal health diagnoses and treatment, some with the use of smartphones. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2022
Structuring Data Helps Providers Tackle Workforce Management Challenges
Moving from unstructured to structured data helps providers address growing challenges with staffing and workforce management. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2022
WellSpan York Hospital Implements AI Imaging Solution
With the help of Aidoc's new artificial intelligence solution, radiologists will be able to identify and act on imaging abnormalities quicker, according to the hospital. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2022
AI Method Helps Further Outcomes-Based Research for Cardiovascular Disease
Utah-based researchers used a new artificial intelligence method, which leverages EHR data, to analyze comorbid diagnoses and demographics that influence cardiovascular disease. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2022
Machine-Learning Model Helped Streamline 22% of Pediatric ED Visits
Machine learning and novel workflows enhanced test ordering processes within a pediatric emergency department, thereby streamlining care, a new study shows. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2022
Most Common Reason for Renewing Smart Pumps is Outmoded Technology
As old smart pumps wear out and technology continues to develop, healthcare organizations have renewed and rebuilt, a new KLAS report shows. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2022
Black Cancer Patients Have Lower Quality Genomic Sequencing Data
Mayo Clinic found significant differences in genomic sequencing data among racial groups, specifically lower quality data for Black patients in one of most used cancer research datasets. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2022
How Intelligent Automation Can Improve Care Coordination, Management
Natural language processing can serve as a key to unlocking insight and reducing the administrative burden on providers. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2022
Morgan Health Invests $5M in Data Analytics Company
The JPMorgan Chase business unit has invested $5 million in Embold Health with the aim of improving employer-sponsored healthcare. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2022
Value of an Evidence-Based AI Development and Deployment Approach
Taking notes from the evidence-based medicine movement, an evidence-based AI development and deployment approach could revolutionize AI practices in healthcare. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
Artificial Intelligence Helps Cut Miss Rate of Colorectal Polyps
Artificial intelligence helped drive a two-fold reduction in the miss rate of colorectal neoplasia, which increases the possibility of preventing colorectal cancer. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2022
Smartphone App Can Help Detect Genetic Risk for Heart Attacks
Scripps Research Institute created a smartphone app that uses various sources, including information from 23andMe, to calculate genetic risk for heart attacks. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2022
New Machine Learning Tool Can Help Predict COVID-19 Death Risk
Researchers from Yale University developed a machine learning tool that provides a new detailed perspective of COVID-19 and the types of cells that link the disease to mortality. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2022
KLAS: Satisfaction Levels for ClosedLoop.ai Beats Out Epic, Cerner
All ClosedLoop.ai customers said that they would buy its AI platform again, as compared with 91 percent of Epic and 84 percent of Cerner customers who said the same. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2022
How AI Can Unlock the Full Potential of Clinical, Administrative Data
Forms of artificial intelligence can give structure to unstructured data and improve care delivery and management. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2022
Cleveland Clinic Enters Artificial Intelligence-Driven Pathology Collab
A five-year collaboration between PathAI and Cleveland Clinic intends to use artificial intelligence-powered pathology algorithms to enhance clinical care. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2022
NIH Grant Supports Creation of Non-Biased Machine-Learning Algorithm
Following the reception of a grant from the National Institutes of Health, Dascena will work to create an unbiased algorithm to help diagnose and treat acute coronary syndrome. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2022
Cedars-Sinai Launches Artificial Intelligence Division
The Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai intends to use artificial intelligence to solve complex medical problems and improve the quality of clinical care. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2022
Rush Deploys AI System for Colon Cancer Screening
The Illinois-based health system is implementing the AI tool by Medtronic, which has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer development between screenings. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2022
Computer Vision Model Improved Quality of Head MRIs
A new study shows how UK-based researchers created a computer vision model to speed up and improve the quality of head magnetic resonance imaging exams. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2022
Risk Prediction Model Can Help Determine, Curb Opioid Misuse
A new risk prediction model helped clinicians identify and address potential misuse of opioids, a new study shows. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
New MIT Technique Aims to Boost Fairness Within Machine-Learning Models
A new study shows that reducing bias within machine-learning models is possible with a new technique that can help accurately map similarities and differences in data. Continue Reading