ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS

Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Data Sharing Gets a Makeover: The Blockchain Boost

The need for secure data sharing between hospitals is a big deal. This is because hospitals handle sensitive information. However, current systems have trouble keeping data safe and accessible. They also struggle with scalability and transparency. This is due to the many threats lurking online. To tackle these issues, a new approach has been suggested. It combines b...

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Health Workers and Digital Records: A Look at Ethiopia's Progress

In many wealthy nations, digital health records are becoming the norm. However, in places like Ethiopia, this shift is happening much slower. This is especially true in the Southern Oromia region. There is a lack of information on how prepared health workers are for this change. Also, little is known about what factors influence their readiness to adopt these new sys...

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How the Pandemic Changed Doctor Visits for Epilepsy Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to healthcare. One significant shift was the way doctors kept track of patient visits. This was especially true for people dealing with epilepsy. During the pandemic, many routine visits were disrupted. This made it hard for doctors to keep up with their patients' needs. To tackle this issue, a clever plan was put into actio...

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Hospitals and Robots: A Match Made in Efficiency

Hospitals are getting smarter. They are using electronic medical records (EMRs). These records are changing a lot because of new technology. Think about artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud services. All of these things are making hospitals more complicated. This means that hospitals need to find new ways to make their processes better and ...

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Sepsis: Can AI Predict When Patients Need Help?

Sepsis is a serious condition that can be life-threatening. It happens when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues. This can lead to organ failure and even death. Early detection and treatment are key to improving outcomes for sepsis patients. One way to do this is by using technology to predict when a patient's condition might worsen. This is w...

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