Older adults often take medications that can be risky, like benzodiazepines and sedatives. These drugs can cause problems, especially for seniors. Doctors have tried different ways to reduce the use of these medications, but with limited success. One way to help is by using electronic health records (EHRs). These are digital systems that doctors use to keep track of...
In the U. S. , parents and babies often visit different hospitals for care. This can make it tough to gather all the needed health info for research. Linking electronic health records (EHR) from various places could help. But how can this be done while keeping everyone's privacy safe? Researchers have found a way to connect these records without exposing personal de...
Kazakhstan has been grappling with a notable increase in urinary stone disease (USD). This condition, where stones form in the urinary system, has been a growing concern. Over the past eight years, from 2014 to 2021, hospital records have shown a significant number of cases. A total of 162, 538 hospital visits were made by 132, 915 people suffering from this conditio...
The world of healthcare is changing fast. One big change is giving patients access to their health records online. This is called patient-accessible electronic health records, or PAEHRs. However, not everyone is thrilled about this shift. Doctors and nurses, known as health care professionals (HCPs), often push back against this idea. They have good reasons. For sta...
Kids health studies often run into big problems. Finding the right kids to join the study can be tough. Making sure the study plan works and running the study smoothly are also big challenges. This is especially true for rare diseases. The groups of kids are small. They are also split up by age. This makes it hard to get a good picture of what is happening. Medical r...
A new law has been passed in Texas. It wants all health records to show a patient's biological sex. This includes any issues with sexual development. Many people are worried about this. They fear it could out transgender people to doctors who might not be supportive. The law is now with the Senate. They have to decide if they agree with the House's version. The Hous...
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is booming. Large language models (LLMs) are now creating fake electronic health records (EHRs). This is big news. These synthetic EHRs can be used to train doctors and test new medical models. Plus, they help keep real patient data private. But there's a catch. These AI tools might not work the same for everyone....
The digital age has brought many changes to healthcare. One big shift is how doctors write down patient information. For a long time, doctors used paper records. These days, most places use electronic health records (EHRs). However, many doctors still write notes in a free-form style, similar to old paper records. This can be a problem. EHRs have the potential to mak...
Imagine a world where doctors can easily access and understand the data from electronic health records (EHRs). This would make it easier to build research-grade databases. This is crucial for improving medical practices. Modern hip replacement surgeries, or total hip arthroplasties, often involve multiple care sites. These include clinics and ambulatory care centers...
Picture this: a hospital without a digital map. That was the reality before digital health records. Fast forward 25 years, and these records have become super important in healthcare. They are called Electronic Health Records (EHRs). These tools can make healthcare better and more efficient. But here is the thing: just having the technology is not enough. We ne...