Medical economics
Is medicine ready for artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence can help make medicine more efficient and safer. China is a forerunner in this field; we must not miss the boat, says Walter Karlen.
Sep 6, 2018
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News tagged with decision support
Health
The myth of 'no place like home' when it comes to end of life
She died at home, but it wasn't the romantic scene found in movies, where the family held her hand and she simply closed her eyes. In reality, there was a night when she had diarrhea 12 times. In reality, every time she had ...
Apr 3, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Data science to help find the most appropriate rehabilitation methods for osteoarthritis patients
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain and disability in the world. While no good structure modifying drugs are available to prevent or treat osteoarthritis, various forms of therapeutic exercise have been ...
Mar 17, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
End-stage kidney disease and the power of decision-making
Older adults with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and their caregivers can soon make more informed decisions about treatment options consistent with their values, and better communicate their choices to their families and ...
Oct 5, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
East Africa and Middle East seek plan to keep animal diseases from disrupting livestock trade
With increased trade in livestock products offering a possible antidote to high food prices, livestock experts from the Middle East and 12 African countries are meeting this week in Dubai to develop a strategy that eliminates ...
Jun 14, 2011
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Health informatics
ChatGPT shows 'impressive' accuracy in clinical decision making
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has found that ChatGPT was about 72% accurate in overall clinical decision making, from coming up with possible diagnoses to making final diagnoses and care management ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Medical research
Artificial womb improves survival rates for the very smallest
An artificial womb to enhance the chances for survival and quality of life of extremely premature babies by mimicking the conditions of a real womb. Whereas a year ago during the Dutch Design Week there was only an initial ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Health
Study: Personalized decision support affects intensive care
A new randomized trial examines the effect of automated clinical decision support on team evaluation of pediatric inpatients at high risk for acute kidney injury (AKI).
Oct 4, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Study finds few pediatric providers discuss transportation with their autistic patients
A collaborative study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that only 8% of pediatric healthcare and behavioral ...
Dec 16, 2021
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Cardiology
Artificial intelligence could prevent unneeded tests in patients with stable chest pain
Artificial intelligence (AI) could prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in patients with stable chest pain, according to research presented today at ICNC 2019. A decision support system saved one hour of testing per patient.
May 12, 2019
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