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 Digital Health Unplugged: Data and diversity in digital health
Digital Health - (Thursday January 2, 2025) Jordan Sollof Digital Health Unplugged covers all things health technology and NHS IT. Hosted by Digital Health’s news reporter Jordan Sollof, the podcast delves into key issues and news stories in the sector. It also…  Cost-effectiveness of AI for pediatric diabetic eye exams from a health system perspective
npj Digital Medicine - (Thursday January 2, 2025) Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) for pediatric diabetic retinal disease (DRD) screening has demonstrated safety, effectiveness, and the potential to enhance health equity and clinician productivity. We examined the cost-effectiveness of an autonomous AI strategy… |
 2025 predictions: Health tech suppliers on what’s in store
Digital Health - (Thursday January 2, 2025) With a new government, more than £2bn promised investment for NHS technology and the forthcoming 10 year health plan, there is a growing sense of anticipation about what lies in store for the digital…  3 Ways Healthcare Active Archive Benefits Health Systems
HIT Consultant - (Thursday January 2, 2025) Dr. Kel Pults, DHA, MSN, RN, NI-BC, NREMT Chief Clinical Officer & VP Government Strategy at MediQuant Shelly Disser, DBA VP, Innovation and Collaboration Team at MediQuant Not all health data archiving solutions are created equal. Static… |
 A multitask deep learning model utilizing electrocardiograms for major cardiovascular adverse events prediction
npj Digital Medicine - (Thursday January 2, 2025) Deep learning analysis of electrocardiography (ECG) may predict cardiovascular outcomes. We present a novel multi-task deep learning model, the ECG-MACE, which predicts the one-year first-ever major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) using 2,821,889 standard 12-lead…  A real world evaluation of an innovative artificial intelligence tool for population-level breast cancer screening
npj Digital Medicine - (Thursday January 2, 2025) In resource-constrained countries like India, mammography-based breast screening is challenging to implement. This state-wide study, funded by the Government of Punjab, evaluated the use of Thermalytix, a low-cost, radiation-free AI tool, for breast cancer… |
 Text Messaging Versus Postal Reminders to Improve Participation in a Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Wednesday January 1, 2025) Background: Mobile phone SMS text message reminders have shown moderate effects in improving participation rates in ongoing colorectal cancer screening programs. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of SMS text messages as…  A deep learning based smartphone application for early detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma using endoscopic images
npj Digital Medicine - (Wednesday January 1, 2025) Nasal endoscopy is crucial for the early detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), but its accuracy relies heavily on the clinician’s expertise, posing challenges for primary healthcare providers. Here, we retrospectively analysed 39,340 nasal endoscopic… |
 A simulation based digital twin approach to assessing the organization of response to emergency calls
npj Digital Medicine - (Wednesday January 1, 2025) In emergency situations, timely contact with emergency medical communication centers (EMCCs) is critical for patient outcomes. Increasing call volumes and economic constraints are challenging many countries, necessitating organizational changes in EMCCs. This study uses…  Brain Cipher begins to leak stolen Rhode Island data
Healthcare IT news - (Tuesday December 31, 2024) Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has confirmed that cybercriminals are attempting to leak stolen data after gaining unauthorized access to the state’s central platform for operating numerous health and human services divisions, including social… |
