Health informatics
AI medical coding research adds to big picture
Much like the game of connect the dots, Megan McDougal's academic and professional career share points that have come together to form one big picture.
Apr 5, 2024
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News tagged with medical care
Dentistry
App designed for dental teams offers step-by-step guidance in an emergency
In a crisis, a checklist can bring clarity over confusion. First widely adopted by the U.S. military after the fatal crash of an early-model B17 "Flying Fortress" in the years before World War II, checklists have since become ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety
Extending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause of perinatal illness and mortality, according to a new study led by Boston University ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Popular holistic health approach delivers limited benefits, finds study
A new study has revealed a popular, holistic approach to managing an individual's relationship with food and dieting has one clear benefit—reducing hunger. The Health at Every Size (HAES) practice concentrates on intuitive ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Development of a remote monitoring training system for home exercise programs
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed SUKUBARA, a home training system that includes a complex exercise program. This program can be easily and quickly performed by watching instructional videos and using a ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Trust your doctor: Study shows human medical professionals are more reliable than artificial intelligence tools
When looking for medical information, people can use web search engines or large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4 or Google Bard. However, these artificial intelligence (AI) tools have their limitations and can sometimes ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Pediatrics
Study finds health care utilization is increased in high-risk children who have a sleep disorder
The risk of increased health care utilization among children with a chronic medical condition is higher for those who also have a sleep disorder, according to a new study that examined Medicaid claims data.
Apr 1, 2024
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Medications
An effective treatment for COVID-19 is underused, research shows
A safe and effective medication designed to prevent mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infections from becoming more dangerous has been available for almost two years. But recent studies have shown many patients eligible for the drug—Paxlovid—haven't ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Surgery
Social media use may help to empower plastic surgery patients
For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment—potentially leading to increased ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Almost one in five Australians are suffering from long COVID, finds study
A study of more than 11,000 Australians who tested positive to COVID-19 in 2022 has revealed almost 1 in 5 were still experiencing ongoing symptoms three months after their initial diagnosis, according to new research from ...
Mar 28, 2024
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