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Surgeons using VR
By  Dr. Liz Kwo 10:41 am November 23, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI), defined as algorithms that enable machines to perform cognitive functions (such as problem solving and decision-making), has changed for some time now the face of healthcare through machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP). Its use in surgery, however, took a longer time than in other medical specialties, mainly because of missing information...
3D printing
By  Dr. Liz Kwo 10:42 am October 25, 2021
New technology developments have enabled healthcare advances in 3D printing with an estimated $6.08 billion by 2027 in terms of software, hardware, services and materials. The technology has given a boost to customized medicine, allowing a more accurate understanding of patient symptoms and treatment, and generating increased efficiency in the operating room (OR). Advent of 3D printing technology...
Clinical data
By  Jay Ripton 11:22 am July 28, 2021
As the quantity of medical information physicians need to access explodes, and as patient visit time shrinks, more and more healthcare providers rely on mobile devices and apps to quickly and efficiently access the information they need. But, how efficient is this process, and, even more importantly, how accurate is the information? The rapid growth and sharing of medical information has the...
Digital pharmacy
By  Pamela Aldsworth 02:30 pm June 1, 2021
COVID-19 continues to fundamentally change the way patients receive healthcare services in America.  The pandemic has been an immense tragedy in human terms. However, it has led to a surge in digital health investment and an opportunity to create a future that will most certainly include unprecedented access to digital health applications that will dramatically improve lives. Telehealth, in...