Hospitals use brief hospital course (BHC) summaries to record patient stays. These summaries are typically created manually by clinical staff. Large language models (LLMs) have shown great potential in automating various tasks, but their use in healthcare, especially for generating BHCs from clinica
Lichen Sclerosus, often called LSc, is a skin condition causing chronic inflammation, mostly in the anogenital areas. It can lead to serious health issues, like cancer. A recent study in Sweden looked at the number of new LSc cases and who they affected from 2001 to 2021. The researchers used data f
Electronic health records, often just called EHRs, have been around for a while now, making it easier for doctors and nurses to access a patient's information. This helps them work together better and give faster, more effective care. But it hasn't been all smooth sailing. Over the last 25 years, EH
Have you ever wondered why some Black women in the US might be hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? It's a big deal, especially because it can make health inequalities worse and affect how many people in the community get vaccinated. You might think, "Why is this a problem? " Well, it's imp
Imagine losing part of your jaw due to cancer or another health issue. It's not just about losing bone; it's about how it affects your face, your eating, and your smile. A team of medical experts wanted to tackle this problem by creating a new way to rebuild the jaw using a unique bone flap and a sp
Fires have been causing quite a stir in Los Angeles. Thousands of buildings, homes, and businesses have been reduced to ashes. A lot of celebrities have stepped up to talk about losing their homes and asked people to chip in for fire relief. Big Hollywood events like the premieres of ”Wolf Man” and
Imagine a veterinarian who opens her doors to animals in need during a wildfire. That’s exactly what Annie Harvilicz, a Los Angeles vet, did. She welcomed over 40 dogs, cats, and even a rabbit named Oreo into her home and an empty pet hospital. Why? Because their owners couldn’t take them along as t
Imagine this: you're a guy, married to a successful woman who makes more money than you. You might think it's all good, but hold on! A recent study says you could be less happy. Scientists in Sweden found that when wives earn more than their husbands, both partners can face mental health issues, esp
Have you ever felt like you recognize someone you've never met before? Scientists have found out something amazing about our brains. They can make us think we know someone we've only seen once or not at all. In experiments, people were shown faces just once or several times. Guess what? They could s
Imagine this: you're sitting at home, minding your own business, when suddenly you notice something hilarious. Your cat is lying on the carpet like a loaf, right in front of your electric heater, soaking up all the warmth. This isn't just any cat—it's a tuxedo cat with a clever trick to stay warm. A
