News 2/7/25 – HIStalk
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Teladoc Health will acquire Catapult Health, a virtual checkup provider that sells to employers and health plans, for $65 million in cash, valuing the company at 2x annual revenue.
Teladoc plans to…
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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 2/6/25 – HIStalk
I’m spending the week in the mountains, trying to find my Zen in front of a roaring fire while I sort through a flurry of new consulting requests. The recent deluge of executive orders…
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DigitalHealth.London Spotlight: Iona Mind – DigitalHealth.London
This week, we are shining the DigitalHealth.London spotlight on Iona Mind to mark Time to Talk Day. The annual campaign, which is lead by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, provides the opportunity for friends,…
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LI-RADS Update Improves HCC Detection Sensitivity
Key Research Findings
Recent findings published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) reveal significant improvements in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) detection using the updated ACR LI-RADS Ultrasound Surveillance system. The 2024 version demonstrates enhanced sensitivity…
Revolutionary 3D Imaging Tool Reveals Heart Development-2025
Key Takeaways
Advanced software enables unprecedented visualization of embryonic heart development through 4D imaging technology. The open-source tool, called clipping spline, provides interactive cutaway views of complex biological structures, revolutionizing our understanding of cardiac development…
Healthcare Privacy: Sequoia Project Explores Consent-2025
The Current State of Healthcare Data Privacy
The Sequoia Project’s Privacy and Consent Workgroup has conducted an extensive review of existing consent models and frameworks. Their goal: achieving “computable consent” – an automated system where…
Shaping the future of digital clinical safety and patient care
Visit Digital Health Rewired next month to meet inspiring NHS clinical safety officers embracing digital to advance clinical safety and patient care.With digital and data becoming the lifeblood of NHS service transformation, their work,…
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Transforming Healthcare Communication with Pocketalk: A Translation Device for Emergency Situations and Everyday Care
In a world where healthcare organisations like the NHS strive to provide inclusive care at scale, language barriers remain a critical challenge. Pocketalk’s AI-powered, handheld translation device is transforming communication in healthcare settings, providing…
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Healthcare AI News 2/5/25 – HIStalk
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China-based TikTok parent ByteDance releases OmniHuman-1, an AI tool that transforms a single photo into a lifelike video with natural singing and speech. The technology is raising concerns about more advanced and easily…
AI Tools Transform Emergency Room Healthcare Efficiency
Revolutionary AI Solutions Combat Emergency Room Burnout
Emergency medicine clinicians face a staggering 63% burnout rate, the highest among all medical specialties, according to WebMD’s MedScape survey. To address this crisis, Abridge has introduced groundbreaking…
