Open-source AI matches top proprietary model in solving tough medical cases
Artificial intelligence can transform medicine in a myriad of ways, including its promise to act as a trusted diagnostic aide to busy clinicians.
Mar 15, 2025
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Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services: News and Research on Medical Errors
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Study shows biased language in clinical handoffs may negatively impact patient care
When doctors and nurses pass patient information from one shift to another—an exchange known as a "handoff"—the specific words they use behind closed doors matter more than they might realize.
Dec 17, 2024
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Rules-based electronic triggers effectively ID missed opportunities in diagnosis
Rules-based electronic triggers (e-triggers) are useful for post hoc detection of missed opportunities in diagnosis (MODs) in emergency department visits, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Dec 5, 2024
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Study identifies priorities for culturally safe hospital care
A new study led by the Communicate Study Partnership from Menzies School of Health Research has uncovered key priorities to improve the delivery of culturally safe care for First Nations people.
Oct 11, 2024
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Study suggests harmful diagnostic errors may occur in 1 in every 14 general medical hospital patients
Harmful diagnostic errors may be occurring in as many as 1 in every 14 (7%) hospital patients—at least those receiving general medical care—suggest the findings of a single center study in the US, published online in the ...
Oct 1, 2024
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Lack of workplace support after medication errors can worsen outcomes among health care professionals
Psychological distress is the most common negative outcome experienced by health care professionals after making medication errors, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. After such events, turnover ...
Sep 6, 2024
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For pharma, Trump vs. Harris is a showdown between two industry foes
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a rare point of agreement in their otherwise bitter and divisive contest: It's up to the government to cut high U.S. drug prices.
Aug 28, 2024
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Natural language processing review can ID health care-linked violence
A natural language processing-assisted review is feasible for surveillance of health care-associated violence (HAV) episodes, according to a study published online July 8 in Pediatrics.
Jul 8, 2024
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Solving the puzzle: Autism diagnosis often takes longer for girls, whose symptoms can differ from boys'
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder, characterized by difficulty with communication, social interactions and behavior, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Apr 19, 2024
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Care home staff and residents need 'family' bonds to thrive, says study
Care home residents receive much better care when they enjoy "family" bonds with staff—but staff must be empowered to create these bonds, new research has found.
Apr 16, 2024
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