The legal quarrel between tech firms Omnitracs and Platform Science seems to have wrapped up after a California federal court issued its final judgment. On December 23, the court rejected Omnitracs' petition for a retrial and scrapped a previous jury decision awarding Omnitracs $19. 3 million in dam
Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well
Social media has become a game-changer for doctors and patients, especially those dealing with cancer. But what do Italian medical oncologists and their trainees think about using these platforms in their work? A recent study set out to find the answers. The researchers wanted to understand how thes
You might think that cancer treatment ends after the last chemo session or surgery. But the reality is, survivors need ongoing care to stay healthy. That's where virtual follow-ups (VFU) come in. They can make it easier and more convenient for cancer survivors to stay connected with their healthcare
Female bladder pain syndrome, or FBPS, is a tough condition that primarily affects women. With symptoms that vary and can mimic other health issues, diagnosis can be tricky. Doctors often struggle to pinpoint FBPS because it can overlap with conditions like pelvic floor muscle pain or endometriosis.
In the aftermath of the Bourbon Street attack, many injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals. LCMC Health hospitals reported that 16 patients are still being treated, with eight of them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Four patients were transferred from other facilities to receive special ca
Empathy is crucial in healthcare, helping professionals connect with and ease the emotional pain of patients. Yet, postgraduate medical training often overlooks this vital skill. A new study wants to find out why this is and how necessary it is to teach empathy to trainee doctors. Researchers talked
Imagine you're a doctor, sifting through countless pages of handwritten medical notes. It's a tough job! Now, think about an AI trying to do the same. That's what researchers are testing – using big language models like gpt-3. 5-turbo-1106 and gpt-4-1106-preview to make sense of these notes. They co
Have you ever wondered why some areas are hit harder by poverty and illegal activities? Let's explore this through the lens of Nariño, a region in Colombia. With a Gini index of 0. 556 in 2022, Colombia is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Nariño, located in the southwest, faces ex
Let's take a look at how doctors and patients interact today and how that's different from the past. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek doctor, is famous for his patient-centered approach. But fast forward to today, and things have changed a lot. Technology has stepped in, changing how we communicate an
