UK Researchers: Remote Interpreting Affects Quality of Communication
Telephone interpreting mentioned as especially challenging in complex medical situations, researchers say
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Spread
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)? Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system. It can cause muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, and even paralysis in severe cases. Although most patients recover, it can be life-threatening if the breathing muscles or autonomic functions…
“Health Care” vs. “Healthcare” Signals Change Greater Than Grammar
By MICHAEL MILLENSON “The New Yorker House Style Joins The Internet Age” announced the magazine’s daily newsletter under the byline of Andrew Boynton, whose appropriately old-fashioned title was “Head of Copy.” Among the alterations Boynton acknowledged readers might feel “long overdue,” were “Internet” becoming “internet,” “Web site” consolidating to “website” and “cell phone” becoming “cellphone.”…
3 effects of rising healthcare costs and how providers should respond
Healthcare affordability continues to decline as patients struggle with rising healthcare costs. Roughly half of U.S. adults report struggling to pay their medical bills. Patients are also frustrated with the lack of cost transparency, inaccurate estimates and confusion around what insurance covers and what’s owed out of pocket. When there’s a lack of understanding about…
EHRs Are Overloading Mental Health Clinicians — Can AI Save the Day?
When AI is directly integrated into the EHR it not only improves efficiency but also ensures that patient data remains secure within the same trusted system. The post EHRs Are Overloading Mental Health Clinicians — Can AI Save the Day? appeared first on MedCity News.
Rhythm Pharma Drug Lowers BMI in Rare Form of Obesity Rooted in a Dysregulated Brain Pathway
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals drug Imcivree met the body mass index reduction goals of a Phase 3 test in hypothalamic obesity, an acquired form of obesity stemming from dysregulation of the MC4R pathway in the hypothalamus. The engineered peptide drug is already approved for two genetically driven types of obesity. The post Rhythm Pharma Drug Lowers BMI…
Calcium IV Drips: The Modern Solution for Stronger Bones
The post Calcium IV Drips: The Modern Solution for Stronger Bones appeared first on Medifyhome.
FTC erects additional administrative barriers to hospital mergers
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) increased their required premerger reporting requirements for any healthcare providers such as hospitals. Healthcare Dive reports: Thursday’s update marks the first time the FTC has revised its Hart-Scott-Rodino Act premerger notification form in nearly 50 years.The law is intended to alert officials of companies’ intent to merge and…
Everyone’s Betting on AI to Solve the Physician Shortage —They’re Solving the Wrong Problem
This isn’t a supply problem. It’s a distribution problem. The physicians exist. The system just isn’t getting them where they need to be. The post Everyone’s Betting on AI to Solve the Physician Shortage —They’re Solving the Wrong Problem appeared first on MedCity News.