From the world’s first email to the advent of TikTok, we have all witnessed the internet mature. As it has, many technology industries have taken advantage of what is known as “The Network Effect.” This concept is representative of a system that becomes perpetually more valuable to its users as […]
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New Method Uses Ultrasound to Kill Tumors
A recent Interesting Engineering article discussed a new method for fighting liver cancer. The technique, developed by a team of scientists at the University of Michigan, uses noninvasive ultrasound waves to kill up to 75% of tumors in rats. The rodents’ immune systems were then able to take over and […]
Everything You Need to Know About AI in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence is changing medical practice and the healthcare industry. Technologies including machine learning and digitised data acquisition are allowing AI to expand into areas that were once reserved for humans – and this can be clearly seen in the healthcare sector. We spoke to Xavier Dupont, Senior Director, Product […]
AI ushers in next-gen prior authorization in healthcare
Artificial intelligence—the simulation of human intelligence by machines—is rapidly becoming a key enabler for businesses to deliver consistent, high-quality, and efficient outcomes. Healthcare organizations across the value chain are making significant strides in embedding AI capabilities in areas such as diagnostics, medical imaging, and lifestyle management. One healthcare process that […]
6 ways healthcare organizations can help the disruptive radiologist
Radiologists, like all other people, can sometimes react to difficult situations with disruptive behavior. On April 11, Clinical Imaging published an article citing numerous underlying causes that can lead to radiologists becoming uncooperative or unprofessional, from general burnout and stress to skill deficiencies, impairment, or frustrations with the electronic medical […]
Does it change management?
In medicine, we are taught to consider whether additional testing—labs, imaging, input from specialists—will change what we ultimately decide to recommend a patient. Often, those additional pieces of information help confirm a diagnosis or make us feel more confident about proceeding, but the question is—would you most likely behave the […]
Delta-8: What is it?
Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-8 THC, is a compound of the Cannabis sativa plant. Research shows that it may provide some benefits, such as promoting relaxation and reducing pain. However, there has not been enough research to determine the effectiveness and safety of this compound. In addition, the Drug Enforcement Administration […]
There is need to strengthen our healthcare supply chain system
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed our inadequacies in management of health supply chains that rely heavily on global interconnectedness. Localisation and alternative sourcing of health commodities to mitigate similar risks in future are paramount. Undoubtedly, interventions undertaken by both levels of governments (national and county) have had significant impact in not […]
How to Improve the Tracking and Reporting of Cybersecurity KPIs in Healthcare
Here are three tips on how healthcare organizations can build out an effective reporting strategy that will lead to improved cybersecurity. It’s sad, but true: Less than 15 percent of enterprise organizations report key performance indicators for security. Healthcare organizations are no different. While many track clinical, financial and operational […]
The role of telehealth in modern health care
In recent years teleconsultations have played a growing role in the delivery of healthcare and support services across Australia. Once reserved for rural patients or those with restricted mobility, COVID-19 has seen telehealth expand to deliver essential services when restrictions limited the number of patients allowed on-premises. Far from a […]
