(HealthDay)—Adoption of advanced health information technology (HIT) capabilities is inconsistent across health care systems, with electronic health record (EHR) standardization being the strongest predictor of advanced ...
Jan 17, 2019
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The technology of these tools is evolving rapidly. Standalone machines can now perform limited tasks raising the question of whether machines will ever completely replace doctors? Experts debate the issue in The BMJ today.
Nov 7, 2018
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What if you could forecast sickness, before you even had any symptoms? Your smartphone and digital data might be able to help.
Oct 23, 2018
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Chicago-based cancer-fighting data startup Tempus is now valued at $2 billion.
Aug 31, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Many doctors have internet portals to help patients manage their care. But that doesn't mean older folks will use them.
May 30, 2018
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Using generic instead of brand name medications can save money for both patients and health systems. Some studies have even shown that prescribing generic medications leads to higher adherence and better outcomes, yet many ...
May 9, 2016
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If things are a bit tense in your doctor's office come Oct. 1, some behind-the-scenes red tape could be to blame.
Sep 7, 2015
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No one wants to make a repeat visit to the emergency room for the same complaint, but new research suggests it's more common than previously thought and surprisingly, people frequently wind up at a different ER the second ...
Jun 14, 2015
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Health information exchange enables clinicians to have secure access to a patient's medical record including details on care received at other locations. But an important piece of information is typically missing from the ...
Apr 7, 2015
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Thousands of people around the world have been exposed to toxic chemicals generated by their metal hip implants. Similarly, many patients have contracted infections from pieces of implanted mesh used in hernia-repair surgery, ...
Mar 6, 2015
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