La serie está contada como un falso documental y sigue a un grupo de enfermeras y médicos en un hospital de Oregón. Entre su formato y su enfoque en un grupo de empleados molestos y con fondos insuficientes que simplemente intentan hacer algo bueno, Médico Saint-Denis Contiene matices de otros programas como Primaria Abbotty Parques y recreación. ¿Pero también tendrá la clásica comedia de situación en el lugar de trabajo sobre un romance en la oficina (o en este caso, en el hospital)? ¿Quién será? Médico Saint-Denis's Jim y Pam? ¿Son Leslie y Ben? que Janine y Gregorio?
A partir de los dos primeros episodios del programa, ¡Nadie! Un poco. Sí, Médico Saint-Denis insinúa la posibilidad de un romance en el lugar de trabajo entre las enfermeras Matt (Mickey Leiber, Deber de jurado) y Serena (Kahyun Kim, oso de cocaína). Pero también subvierte la misma insinuación de una manera que parece real, inteligente y quizás refrescante para el género.
Nuestros primeros indicios de una Médico Saint-Denis El romance llega menos de cinco minutos después del episodio, cuando la jefa de enfermería Alex (Allison Tolman) le dice a Serena que su nueva enfermera es “un chico de Montana”.
¿La respuesta de Serena? para secar juguetonamente la recepción e imaginar que ella es la nueva enfermera, que es lo que le dice el médico de St. Denis, Ron (David Alan Grier). De todos modos, ¿quién necesita límites en un hospital?
Sin embargo, cualquier ilusión que Serena tuviera sobre la enfermera Montana se desvanece cuando realmente lo conoce. Matt puede ser un buen tipo, pero simplemente no es inteligente. Se administra un EpiPen a sí mismo en lugar de a un paciente en su primer día por llorar fuerte. Serena sólo podía mirar con horror.
Historias destacadas mezclables
Kahyun Kim en Saint Denis Medical. Crédito: Ron Patzdorf/NBC
Más tarde, sin embargo, ella le dio una pequeña charla sobre cómo había dado un paso al frente durante una emergencia médica. Incluso empuja su zapato con el de ella, un pequeño contacto físico que hace que el rostro de Matt se ilumine.
En un confesionario inmediatamente después de esta escena, Matt revela que está empezando a pensar que tiene lo necesario para ser enfermero. “Además, es posible que haya conocido a la chica de mis sueños. Así que sí, creo que estoy en el lugar correcto”, dice con complicidad.
Pasamos a Serena, que tiene algo completamente diferente que decirle al equipo del documental: “Definitivamente lo despidieron. Es una lástima”.
La respuesta de Serena fue una gran disminución cómica de las burlas de Matt sobre la “chica de sus sueños”, pero también niega la posibilidad de que cualquier romance entre ellos comience de inmediato. Después de todo, si introduces la atracción mutua en el primer episodio, como Jim y Pam en la oficina O Janine y Gregorio V Primaria AbbottTe has puesto una bomba de tiempo. El público sabe de inmediato que estos personajes se unirán en algún momento. Pero si se sobrepasa esta dinámica acogedora, se corre el riesgo de irritación y de una desafortunada narrativa lenta. (Sí, Jim y Pam me llevaron al límite).
Cual Médico Saint-Denis Cortar el romance Matt-Serena desde el principio parece significar que es posible que el programa ni siquiera interactúe con un tropo de género que se ha vuelto un poco exagerado. O podría ser simplemente ganar más tiempo, permitiendo que los personajes se desarrollen orgánicamente y por separado antes de juntarlos en el futuro. Al menos no recibiremos miradas de nostalgia desde el salto.
Vale, tal vez Matt todavía esté ansioso, pero Serena estará demasiado ocupada para darse cuenta de eso. Tal vez si aprendiera a usar un EpiPen correctamente, sería digno de ella y yo estaría más dispuesto a apoyar su combinación.
aAnte la falta de un sistema de salud en… Estados Unidos Esto deja a muchos residentes luchando por lidiar con cualquier problema de salud que puedan enfrentar.
Por eso algunos Sistemas de bienestar social Intentar limitar los efectos de no tener un sistema sanitario gratuito.
médicoprograma Seguro de enfermedad en Californiabrinda cobertura médica a personas de cualquier edad que cumplan con ciertos requisitos de elegibilidad de ingresos.
Aunque hay varias formas de optar a ello médico, Esta sección se centra únicamente en los beneficiarios. médico ¿Quién también califica para atención médica: Personas mayores de cierta edad o personas discapacitadas. Personas que califican para Medicare y… médico Se les conoce como “elegibles duales” o “Medi-Medis”.
Requisitos de elegibilidad
el programa California para personas con discapacidades laborales (CWD) El 250% ayuda a los trabajadores californianos con discapacidades. Si es elegible, a partir del 1 de julio de 2022, un California Le permite obtener una cobertura completa de médico Con una cuota mensual de $0.
Para calificar, debes:
Cumplir con los requisitos médicos para la definición de discapacidad del Seguro Social.
Para trabajar y generar ingresos (puede ser un trabajo a tiempo parcial).
Tener un ingreso contable inferior al 250% del nivel federal de pobreza (en 2024, esto equivale a $3,158 por mes para individuos o $4,280 por mes para parejas casadas; estas cifras incluyen la exención de $20).
Los Ingresos por discapacidad No cuentan para el límite, incluyendo:
Seguro de Incapacidad del Seguro Social (SSDI)
Compensación de trabajadores
Seguro de Incapacidad de California (CSDI)
Beneficios federales, estatales y privados por incapacidad
Apple’s atrial fibrillation (AFib) history feature on Apple Watch has been qualified by the FDA under its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program, the first digital health technology feature of its kind to do so.
Since 2022, Apple Watch has supported AFib History, which allows users diagnosed with atrial fibrillation to view an estimate of how frequently their heart is in this type of irregular rhythm.
The feature analyzes pulse rate data collected by a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to identify episodes consistent with AFib and provides the user with a retrospective estimate of AFib burden (a measure of the amount of time spent in AFib during past Apple Watch wear). Apple says the feature is intended for individuals aged 22 years or older who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
The AFib History feature received FDA clearance in the United States just prior to its announcement by Apple, after being validated in a clinical study. The MDDT program under which the feature was approved today is the FDA’s method of qualifying tools that medical device sponsors can choose to use in the development and evaluation of medical devices.
According to the FDA, the Atrial Fibrillation History feature is:
The first digital health technology qualified under the MDDT program, providing a non-invasive way to check estimates of atrial fibrillation (AFib) burden within clinical studies.
Designed to be used as a biomarker test to help evaluate estimates of AFib burden as a secondary effectiveness endpoint within clinical studies intended to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of cardiac ablation devices to treat.
Designed to be used throughout the clinical study, both before and after cardiac ablation devices, to monitor a study participant’s weekly estimate of AFib burden.
Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on June 10, and new features have already been rumored for many apps, including Apple Music, Apple Maps, Calculator, Messages, Notes, Safari, and others. Below, we recap iOS 18 rumors on a per-app basis, based on reports from MacRumors, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, and others: Apple Maps: At least two new Apple Maps features are…
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlined some of the new products he expects Apple to announce at its “Let Loose” event on May 7. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. First, Gurman now believes there is a “strong possibility” that the upcoming iPad Pro models will be equipped with Apple’s next-generation M4 chip, rather than the M3 chip that…
Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro models will feature “by far the best OLED tablet panels on the market,” according to Display Supply Chain Consultants. Set to be announced on May 7, the OLED iPad Pro models will feature LTPO (a more power efficient form of OLED), a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, and a tandem stack and glass thinning that will bring “ultra-thin and light displays” that support high…
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today said that iOS 18 will “overhaul” many of Apple’s built-in apps, including Notes, Mail, Photos, and Fitness. Gurman did not reveal any specific new features planned for these apps. It was previously rumored that the Notes app will gain support for displaying more math equations, and a built-in option to record voice memos, but this is the first time we have…
Best Buy today has discounted Apple’s M1 iPad Air (64GB Wi-Fi) to a new all-time low price of $399.99 in the Starlight color option, down from $599.99. Best Buy says this deal will last through the end of the day, and it’s only available in one color at this record low price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a…
Apple has announced it will be holding a special event on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time), with a live stream to be available on Apple.com and on YouTube as usual. The event invitation has a tagline of “Let Loose” and shows an artistic render of an Apple Pencil, suggesting that iPads will be a focus of the event. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more …
With iOS 17.5, Apple is adding a “Repair State” feature that is designed to allow an iPhone to be sent in for service without deactivating Find My and Activation Lock. The fourth iOS 17.5 beta that came out today adds a “Remove This Device” option for all devices in Find My, and using it with an iPhone puts that iPhone into the new Repair State. Right now, sending an iPhone to Apple to be…
Siri Eldevik Håberg studies whether environmental factors such as smoking are linked to subtle changes to the human genome.Credit: Fredrik Naumann/Panos Pictures for Nature
As a medical student, Siri Eldevik Håberg became fascinated with how the health of a baby can be affected during pregnancy. Smoking, for example, is a proven risk factor for respiratory infection in fetuses — a finding supported by one of Håberg’s earliest studies, which scoured data from tens of thousands of births in Norway to investigate outcomes for a small subset of women who had smoked during, but not after, pregnancy1. The analysis was based on data from the Mother, Father, and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) in Oslo, which today holds biological samples and survey information for nearly 300,000 participants.
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Håberg conducted her postdoctoral work in the United States, where she joined a group at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Durham, North Carolina. She contributed data analysis to a team that examined 1,062 blood samples from MoBa, drawn from the umbilical cord at the delivery of a baby, and identified 10 genes that were altered in infants born to women who smoked while pregnant. The 2012 study provided important evidence for how non-heritable smoking exposure can cause certain epigenetic effects — subtle changes to the genome that impact the reading of DNA but do not alter the DNA sequence2. “We are only beginning to understand the gravity of epigenetic changes during development,” says Håberg.
Now, as director of the Centre for Fertility and Health at the NIPH, Håberg is investigating ways to combine MoBa data with statistics from Norwegian registries on factors such as vaccinations, prescriptions, education and economic status. In one project, she and her colleagues matched babies from the 2012 study with data collected by the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and found that reduced birth weight was strongly correlated with smoking during pregnancy3.
Having investigated the effects of smoking on fetal health, Håberg was interested in other factors that could cause epigenetic changes linked to development. In a 2022 study published by Nature Communications4, she and her co-authors compared rates of DNA methylation — a process that affects levels of gene expression — for almost 2,000 MoBa newborns. Roughly half of the babies were conceived naturally and half through reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization. Even after controlling for the parents’ DNA methylation rates, differences were found in more than 100 genes, including those related to growth and development. The findings might pave the way for big-data approaches to studies related to reproductive technologies.
Håberg is passionate about connecting specialists from her team with interdisciplinary groups from around the world so that they can explore large amounts of data that hold clues about fetal health. One such project is comparing MoBa data with information from the Danish National Birth Cohort. “It all comes down to finding exciting new ways for teams of specialists to work together,” she says. “It’s great to see so many resources dedicated to questions of early embryonic development.” — Amy Coombs
NARMIN GHAFFARI LALEH: Deeper vision
Narmin Ghaffari Laleh.Credit: Courtesy of Narmin Ghaffari Laleh
As a university student studying medical photonics in Jena, Germany, Narmin Ghaffari Laleh was inspired to use her programming skills to help patients and doctors. She sought work experience at local medical-device company, Carl Zeiss Meditec, to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving medical-image analysis. Her work there concentrated on eye imaging, where conventional methods of analysis use systems that read each row of pixels, identifying features such as the cornea, lens and retina by tracking their colours and the distance between them. Common variables such as glasses can throw such systems off, however. “These kinds of programs work well until someone puts on glasses or contact lenses and takes a photo,” says Ghaffari Laleh, who was a master’s student at Fredrich Schiller University of Jena at the time.
The model developed by Ghaffari Laleh and her colleagues at the company used deep learning — a machine-learning technique that can identify complex patterns. In testing, their system analysed images with variables such as glasses with greater accuracy and less human oversight than previous methods. “I saw the potential for this sort of program to impact other areas of medicine, because the machine-learning techniques were rapidly becoming more sophisticated and could handle more data, all without the traditional human reviewer,” says Ghaffari Laleh, who built on these findings in her 2020 master’s thesis.
Ghaffari Laleh began her PhD at RWTH Aachen University in Aachen, Germany, in the field of computational pathology — an emerging area of research that aims to improve patient care by using advances in AI and big data. Her focus was on developing systems that can more accurately and efficiently identify visual indicators of cancer and other diseases than methods that rely solely on human specialists. These systems could be particularly useful in the analysis of tissue samples that have been prepared for microscope slides and stained with the widely used haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) dye, which turns cell structures different shades of purple, blue and pink, she says.
In 2022, Ghaffari Laleh co-authored a paper5 describing how AI could consistently categorize tumours in kidney-tissue slides. “With deep learning, we can detect patterns that the human eye cannot see,” she says.
For a separate study6, the team showed how AI trained to identify mutations in a protein associated with bladder cancer could outperform a uropathologist in analysing tissue samples stained with H&E. “We do not aim to replace the urologist, but deep-learning can offer additional analysis,” says Ghaffari Laleh.
To test whether these methods can move to clinical applications, Ghaffari Laleh dedicated her PhD thesis to investigating how applicable these kinds of AI systems could be to a variety of diseases and patient demographics. Her dissertation is pending defence in March.
Ghaffari Laleh hopes to apply her skills to help medical professionals in developing countries who cannot afford to run advanced diagnostics and who struggle to recruit and train skilled professionals. “AI is a much more affordable option,” she says. “If a deep-learning model can analyse data from diverse patient groups from a wide range of countries, then hospitals that lack resources can ship samples for diagnosis.” She’s also working on AI that can read text7, ultrasound and radiology image data, with hopes that they can speed up the work of doctors and other specialists worldwide. — Amy Coombs
TAL PATALON: Prolific polymath
Tal Patalon.Credit: Asaf Brenner
Tal Patalon prides herself on being able to pivot her work to where she thinks her expertise, and that of her team, will be most effective. “For me, it’s all about clinical impact,” she says. As head of Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM) in Tel Aviv — the research and innovation centre of Maccabi Healthcare Services, one of Israel’s largest health-care providers — Patalon is interested in a range of medical conditions, including parvovirus, mpox, cancer and coeliac disease.
Having the capacity to launch research projects quickly proved invaluable to Patalon and her team during the COVID-19 pandemic, when global treatment and vaccination protocols changed rapidly to keep up with the evolution of the disease. In 2021, as the highly contagious Delta wave was surging through Israel, Patalon co-led a team that scoured the health records of almost 125,000 Israelis, charting coronavirus incidence, symptoms and hospitalization rates over three months.
The team discovered that vaccinated people who had not previously tested positive for COVID-19 were 13 times more likely to be infected by the new variant, compared with previously infected individuals who were unvaccinated. The results showed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 confers a natural immunity to those who have been infected, providing valuable evidence that vaccinating them wasn’t an immediate priority8. “It was a very big achievement for us,” says Patalon.
Extracting new insights from the vast amounts of public-health data that are being collected globally is key to advancing treatments and keeping one step ahead of infectious diseases, says Patalon. As part of her role at KSM, she oversees the Tipa Biobank, Israel’s largest biosample repository, comprising more than one million blood samples from some 200,000 Maccabi patients. In addition to one-off samples from patients, the biobank collects serial samples — successive samples from the same patient over a period of time. Serial samples are “very rare and highly valuable for research”, says Patalon, especially when it comes to analysing biological changes before and after a diagnosis.
KSM also manages some 30 years’ worth of electronic medical records from more than 2.7 million patients collected by 32 hospital networks that are affiliated with Maccabi. By sharing these data, which have been deidentified, with researchers around the world, Patalon hopes to inform artificial-intelligence-powered innovations in diagnosis and treatment. “These collaborations, I believe, will create the future of medicine,” she says.
Being adaptable as a researcher and a leader is crucial, particularly in times of crisis, says Patalon, whose team has been deeply affected by the war in Gaza.
“This is a time that requires a lot of patience, empathy, emotional support and the building of good relationships. We have to come out of this situation stronger.” — Sandy Ong
SARAH LUO: Hunting hunger pathways
Sarah Lou’s team discovered one of the brain’s many feeding regulatory centres.Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Sarah Luo’s fascination with neuroscience sparked when, as an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Wisconsin, she was introduced to the work of British neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks.
Known for his empathic approach to patients with conditions such as amnesia, face blindness and Tourette’s syndrome, Sacks “brought a very humanizing perspective to brain disorders”, says Luo. “He showed how even minute changes in certain regions of the brain could lead to profound effects on cognition and behaviour.”
Today, Luo runs a lab at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), where she studies the connection between hunger and the brain to help patients with metabolic disorders such as diabetes and fatty liver disease. She first studied this connection as a postdoctoral fellow in an adjacent lab, where she was part of a team that discovered a mechanism that regulates feeding.
For many years, researchers had assumed that hunger is regulated by two types of neurons: one that drives hunger and another that suppresses it. But when Luo and her colleagues ran experiments that stimulated certain neurons in a region of the brain called the tuberal nucleus, they could prompt mice to start eating even when they weren’t hungry9. “There are actually many feeding regulatory centres in the brain, and we discovered one of them,” she says.
These other centres can deal with “more diverse aspects of eating behaviour”, says Luo, including environmental cues that can incite hunger. In a series of follow-up experiments10, Luo and her colleagues observed that when mice were placed in the same feeding chamber where the neurons in the tuberal nucleus had been activated the previous week, they would immediately start eating, even if it was outside their normal feeding times. The results suggest that these neurons not only influence basic feeding behaviour, but also integrate memory and contextual cues into the eating process, says Luo.
Humans experience similar cues. Visiting a favourite restaurant, for example, or returning to the family home can spark an appetite.
“Your neurons might become activated, just because of the environment you’re in,” says Luo. “Those signals might cause you to eat, even if you’re not actually hungry.”
Luo and her team at A*STAR hope to develop treatments that will help to curb excessive food consumption in people with obesity and metabolic conditions by blocking or activating certain neural signals. The trick, she says, is to find and target pathways that run between the brain and organs such as the liver and kidneys, which are more accessible than neural pathways in the brain.
“It would be very invasive to implant an electrode in the brain to activate or inhibit these pathways,” says Luo. But activating pathways that connect to these regions in the brain — by using vagal nerve stimulation, for example, which is a technique used to treat epilepsy that involves implanting a pulse generator under the skin on the chest — would be a more viable option. “Then maybe there will be an easier route for developing therapies to target some of these metabolic diseases,” says Luo. — Sandy Ong
In a fascinating adoption of technology, a surgical team in the UK recently used Apple’s Vision Pro to help with a medical procedure.
It wasn’t a surgeon who donned the headset, but Suvi Verho, the lead scrub nurse (also known as a theater nurse) at the Cromwell Hospital in London. Scrub nurses help surgeons by providing them with all the equipment and support they need to complete an operation – in this case, it was a spinal surgery.
Verho told The Daily Mail that the Vision Pro used an app made by software developer eXeX to float “superimposed virtual screens in front of [her displaying] vital information”. The report adds that the mixed reality headset was used to help her prepare, keep track of the surgery, and choose which tools to hand to the surgeon. There’s even a photograph of the operation itself in the publication.
(Image credit: Cromwell Hospital/The Daily Mail)
Verho sounds like a big fan of the Vision Pro stating, perhaps somewhat hyperbolically, “It eliminates human error… [and] guesswork”. Even so, anything that ensures operations go as smoothly as possible is A-OK in our books.
Syed Aftab, the surgeon who led the procedure, also had several words of praise. He had never worked with Verho before. However, he said the headset turned an unfamiliar scrub nurse “into someone with ten years’ experience” working alongside him.
Mixed reality support
eXeX, as a company, specializes in upgrading hospitals by implementing mixed reality. This isn’t the first time one of their products has been used in an operating room. Last month, American surgeon Dr. Robert Masson used the Vision Pro with eXeX’s app to help him perform a spinal procedure. Again, it doesn’t appear he physically wore the headset, although his assistants did. They used the device to follow procedural guides from inside a sterile environment, something that was previously deemed “impossible.”
Dr. Masson had his own words of praise stating that the combination of the Vision Pro and the eXeX tool enabled an “undistracted workflow” for his team. It’s unknown which software was used. However, if you check the company’s website, it appears both Dr. Masson’s team and Nurse Verho utilized ExperienceX, a mixed reality app giving technicians “a touch-free heads up display”
Apple’s future in medicine
The Vision Pro’s future in medicine won’t just be for spinal surgeries. In a recent blog post, Apple highlighted several other medical apps harnessing visionOS Medical corporation Stryker created myMako to help doctors plan for their patients’ joint replacement surgeries. For medical students, Cinematic Reality by Siemens Healthineers offers “interactive holograms of the human body”.
These two and more are available for download off the App Store, although some of the software requires a connection to the developer’s platform to work. You can download if you want to, but keep in mind they’re primarily for medical professionals.
If you’re looking for a headset with a wider range of usability, check out TechRadar’s list of the best VR headsets for 2024.
Powerful new health and wellness apps take advantage of visionOS’s “infinite canvas” to use spatial experiences to improve patient outcomes in clinical settings and at home, Apple said Monday. It seems that Vision Pro health apps are changing medical care.
“We’re thrilled to see the incredible apps that developers across the healthcare community are bringing to Apple Vision Pro,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “The imagination and drive of our developers, combined with the technical capabilities of visionOS, are igniting new possibilities for physicians, frontline workers, and even students, and we can’t wait to see what’s to come.”
visionOS health apps benefit users through spatial experiences
Accordingly, Apple pointed out that medical institutions and developers have worked with products like iPad and iPhone for a long time. Apple gear has helped improve patient outcomes, increase efficiency, save money and supercharge research. Now it’s Vision Pro’s turn.
“Vision Pro seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, unlocking powerful spatial experiences in an infinite canvas,” Apple said. “And with the unique capabilities of visionOS, healthcare developers are creating new apps that were not previously possible. [They] transform areas such as clinical education, surgical planning, training, medical imaging, behavioral health and more.”
In support of the premise, the iPhone giant listed some choice examples of healthcare and wellness apps.
Aiding behavioral health and wellness
Cedars-Sinai’s Xaia app (pictured above; watch a video demo) uses Vision Pro to support patients’ mental health. The app’s “trained digital avatar offers patients AI-enabled, conversational mental health support in relaxing spatial environments where they can also do deep breathing exercises and meditation.” The patient could be at home or somewhere like a beach. And privacy remains intact, as the app requires no patient information.
“Apple Vision Pro’s stunning display offers a gateway into a world of immersive, interactive behavioral health support — a quantum leap beyond previous technologies,” said Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, professor of medicine, director of Health Services Research, and director of the master’s degree program in Health Delivery Science at Cedars-Sinai.
“With Xaia, we leverage every pixel of that remarkable resolution and the full spectrum of vivid colors to craft a form of immersive therapy that’s engaging and deeply personal,” he added. “With this remarkable device, our team was able to completely reimagine how spatial computing can support behavioral health and overall wellbeing in ways never before possible.”
And you can explore other behavioral health and wellness apps:
The Mindfulness app on Vision Pro creates calm, immersive environments for users.
TRIPP delivers illuminating visuals and Spatial Audio for guided breathing exercises and sleep experience.
Healium helps Vision Pro users “relax and build resilience by creating stress-reducing memories of nature-based escapes.”
Odio uses Spatial Audio and intuitive gestures to display 3D images for focus, relaxation or peaceful sleep.
Surgical planning and education with Vision Pro health apps
Apple pointed out Stryker’s new myMako app for the company’s Mako SmartRobotics hip and knee replacement surgeries. The app helps surgeons use Vision Pro and iPhone to extend their experience in and beyond the operating room for better surgical outcomes. It helps surgeons prepare by visualizing and reviewing patients’ Mako surgical plans through immersive visuals.
“The myMako app for Apple Vision Pro allows surgeons the ability to access intricate surgical plan details and insights at their fingertips in a 3D-native, intuitive, and dynamic way. This level of insight — anytime, anywhere — was previously not possible,” said Robert Cohen, Stryker’s president of Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies.
“With Apple Vision Pro, Stryker’s market-leading enabling technologies such as Mako SmartRobotics have the exciting potential to transform the way surgeons think about preoperative planning and the intraoperative experience, all consistent with Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.”
Virtual environments for training
Boston Children’s Hospital created CyranoHealth, an app that offers immersive, comprehensive training on new medical equipment for frontline workers. Photo: Apple
In addition, Apple cited Boston Children’s Hospital’s CyranoHealth app. Its comprehensive learning experience in a virtual environment helps with onboarding and training of clinicians. This is especially helpful in prepping them for real-world use of new medical equipment.
“CyranoHealth utilizes spatial computing to revolutionize the training of healthcare professionals, offering immersive, lifelike simulations to enhance learning and combat burnout. The app represents a significant leap forward in healthcare training, blending technology and medicine to create a future-ready workforce,” said John Brownstein, Ph.D., Boston Children’s chief innovation officer.
And you can explore other surgical planning and education apps:
Fundamental Surgery delivers surgical training through spatial computing.
CollaboratOR 3D by KARL STORZ enhances surgical learning opportunities.
Elsevier’s Complete HeartX “delves into … the human body to create a realistic and engaging learning environment.”
Insight Heart helps users understand the human heart. With ARKit, they can scan physical surroundings and visualize 3D hearts using CT data.
Interactive holograms
Siemens Healthineers’ Cinematic Reality app for Vision Pro lets clinicians and patients see immersive, interactive holograms of the human body taken from medical scans.
So here’s Apple’s description of how it works:
Using Metal and the power of the M2 processor, the app integrates advanced path-tracing technology, simulating light interactions with virtual objects to deliver breathtakingly realistic lighting and reflections.
“Cinematic Reality gives people the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of photorealistic renderings of the human anatomy,” said Christian Zapf, of Siemens Healthineers. “Apple Vision Pro perfectly presents that three-dimensional experience, combined with great flexibility and standalone use. We see great potential for the technology for clinical as well as educational purposes.”
Vision Pro health apps: Collaborative medical histories
Epic Spatial Computing Concept allows physicians to experience charting, secure chat, and in-basket workflows with Apple Vision Pro using gestures. Photo: Apple
And another good example of an enhanced health app involves all-important medical records.
Epic Systems’ Epic Spatial Computing Concept for Vision Pro helps healthcare workers in various ways. They can “easily complete charting, review labs, communicate using secure chat, and complete in-basket workflows through intuitive gestures.”
“Creating the first electronic health record experience for spatial computing was an exciting project for our developers,” said Seth Howard, Epic’s senior VP of R&D. “With Apple Vision Pro, clinicians will be able to interact with their patients’ health information in new, immersive ways. We welcome ideas from the physician community about how this technology can expand the future of healthcare delivery.”
And you can explore other productivity and collaboration apps:
Visage Ease VP supports immersive spatial experiences for diagnostic imaging and multimedia. UC San Diego Health became the first health system to pilot the technology t0 improve patient care.
Falcon Vue unleashes the power of spatial medical imaging viewing.
Medivis brings SurgicalAR Vision to Apple Vision Pro, enhancing medical imaging to support surgical precision.
Imagine an artificial intelligence system so advanced that it can create medical notes with such accuracy that even experienced doctors are fooled into thinking they were written by a colleague. This is not a scene from a science fiction novel; it’s happening right now at the University of Florida (UF). Researchers at UF, in collaboration with NVIDIA, have developed GatorTronGPT, an AI program that is reshaping the way medical documentation is handled.
The creation of GatorTronGPT marks a significant step forward in the field of AI. This innovative model has been trained on a vast dataset, which includes 82 billion words from anonymized patient records at UF Health. To ensure the AI could understand the complexities of medical language and patient care, researchers supplemented this with an additional 195 billion words. The result is an AI that can replicate the note-writing skills of physicians with remarkable precision.
At the heart of GatorTronGPT is OpenAI’s GPT-3, the cutting-edge AI framework known for generating text that closely resembles human writing. This is especially useful when dealing with the specialized terminology found in medical records. A key feature of GPT-3, and by extension GatorTronGPT, is its focus on privacy, ensuring that sensitive patient information remains protected.
Automated AI medical care
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GatorTronGPT
The development of GatorTronGPT is a key part of UF’s broader initiative to integrate AI into its various academic disciplines. The university is committed to leveraging AI to improve different sectors, with healthcare being a prime focus. By bringing AI into medical documentation, UF is leading a new frontier in healthcare innovation.
To train an AI as complex as GatorTronGPT, you need substantial computing power. This is where UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer comes into play. With NVIDIA’s support, the supercomputer provides the robust capabilities needed to handle the large datasets and sophisticated algorithms that are part of the AI’s training process.
One of the most exciting aspects of GatorTronGPT is its potential to streamline healthcare documentation. The AI can automate the creation of medical notes, crafting documents that are nearly identical to those written by human clinicians. This innovation is poised to save healthcare professionals valuable time and reduce burnout, allowing them to focus more on patient care.
The success of GatorTronGPT is a testament to the power of collaborative research. The project brought together 14 faculty members from UF and UF Health, spanning a range of disciplines. This collaboration highlights the interdisciplinary nature of AI research, especially in the realm of medicine.
Funding for the project comes from several sources, including the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, the National Cancer Institute, and the National Institute on Aging. The diversity of these funding sources underscores the recognized potential of AI to significantly improve patient care and the efficiency of healthcare services.
GatorTronGPT is a prime example of how AI can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the healthcare industry. Its ability to generate medical notes that are indistinguishable from those written by human doctors is not just an impressive technological achievement; it’s a sign of a more efficient future for healthcare documentation.
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NVIDIA has recently taken a bold step in the world of healthcare technology with the introduction of its MONAI Medical Imaging AI Cloud Service. This innovative service is set to make a big impact on how artificial intelligence (AI) models for medical imaging are developed, bringing new levels of efficiency and precision to the table. For those grappling with the complexities of medical imaging and the management of large datasets, NVIDIA’s latest offering could be a game-changer.
At the heart of the MONAI framework, a collaborative project with King’s College London, are cloud APIs that NVIDIA unveiled at the RSNA annual meeting. These APIs leverage the power of cloud computing to simplify the intricate processes involved in medical imaging. Imagine being able to manage the overwhelming flow of medical data with ease. NVIDIA’s MONAI cloud service provides powerful tools for annotation and handling large datasets, which is crucial in a field where data is not just abundant but also highly sensitive and complex.
MONAI medical imaging AI
The journey from the conception of an AI model to its deployment is often filled with obstacles. However, NVIDIA’s service is designed to accelerate this process. The integration of MONAI APIs with NVIDIA DGX Cloud and platforms like Flywheel is a testament to the service’s capability to speed up the development of healthcare AI models.
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NVIDIA’s reach with the MONAI cloud service is further extended through partnerships with companies like RedBrick AI and Dataiku. These partnerships aim to incorporate the MONAI cloud APIs into their solutions, thus enhancing the service’s impact.
One of the standout features of the service is VISTA-3D, which allows for interactive annotation. This feature encourages ongoing learning and the improvement of AI models, ensuring that they are always improving with new data inputs. Another significant feature is Auto3DSeg, which simplifies the 3D segmentation process by automating the tuning of hyperparameters and model selection. This automation is a major step forward, reducing the time and expertise required to fine-tune AI models for complex medical imaging tasks.
NVIDIA researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of these tools in medical imaging competitions at the MICCAI conference. The message is clear: the MONAI cloud service is not only a valuable research tool but also a means to cut down the costs associated with developing AI models for radiology and disease investigation.
The adoption of NVIDIA’s MONAI cloud APIs by medical imaging solution providers and MLOps platforms signals a shift towards a more streamlined delivery of AI insights. This is crucial for providers who want to fully utilize the potential of AI in medical imaging.
NVIDIA’s MONAI Medical Imaging AI Cloud Service stands out as a key player in the healthcare industry. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features that simplify the creation and implementation of AI models in medical imaging. By choosing this service, you’re not just adopting cutting-edge technology; you’re also contributing to a future where medical diagnostics are more accurate, efficient, and widely available.
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Gone are the days when medical cannabis in the UK was shrouded in hushed tones and veiled secrecy. No longer a taboo subject, it’s become an intriguing topic that is transforming lives and creating a new legal market for savvy business entrepreneurs. However, medical cannabis isn’t merely an untapped business opportunity for business folks. The real showstopper profoundly impacts patients struggling with various health conditions.
The healthcare landscape feels seismic shifts as medical cannabis marches steadily into mainstream medical practices. General Practitioners are cautiously embracing it. NHS studies and private research are turning out increasingly promising results. Yet, the subject is far from settled. Controversy flits around it like a moth to a flame, especially around medical cannabis.
The Cannabis Conundrum
When discussing medical cannabis, one can’t ignore the pivotal role of the cannabis card. A necessary piece of identification, it’s what separates legitimate users from those using cannabis recreationally. Yet, it’s also an issue stuck in bureaucracy. The card does help to simplify the prescription process and offers an element of legitimacy. However, critics argue that the card’s application process is complicated and deters eligible patients. There’s a growing industry around consultancies that help patients navigate the application process. For those considering medical cannabis, securing a cannabis card can be the first stepping stone to a life-altering treatment.
The business implications are immense. Companies offering consultation services for obtaining cannabis cards are increasing rapidly. They offer an essential bridge between curious potential patients and the medical cannabis world.
What Conditions Are In the Spotlight?
Here’s a closer look at those who benefit most from medical cannabis:
Chronic Pain: No more suffering in silence. Medical cannabis strains provide a lifeline for those grappling with endless cycles of pain.
Epilepsy: From reducing the frequency of seizures to lessening their severity, cannabis creates waves in epilepsy treatment.
Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms like muscle stiffness and spasms find relief, making day-to-day life more manageable.
Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, PTSD—you name it. While not a cure-all, cannabis offers an additional line of treatment, often with fewer side effects.
Medical Cannabis isn’t a Passing Trend
Where there’s demand, business opportunities sprout. Companies are eager to plunge into research and development, create new strains, or even set up educational platforms. Investor interest is peaking, and it’s easy to see why. Medical cannabis isn’t just a fleeting trend; it’s quickly becoming a staple in modern healthcare. With steady legal reforms and societal attitudes tilting in favour of cannabis, the sky’s the limit for entrepreneurs willing to jump in with both feet.
For those considering medical cannabis, either as a business or for personal health, now’s a good time. The market is ripe, and societal perceptions are shifting. The confluence of factors makes the present landscape fertile ground for beneficial treatment options and lucrative business ventures.
Conclusion
Medical cannabis in the UK is here to stay. Patients are finding much-needed relief, and business folks are gleaming at the untapped economic potential. It’s a win-win if ever there was one. Yet, one must tread carefully; the complexities around medical cannabis—securing a cannabis card or navigating laws—should not be underestimated. Yet for those willing to tackle the challenges, the rewards can be plentiful and, quite possibly, life-changing.
Your health and well-being should always be a top priority. When seeking medical care, choosing a medical centre can significantly impact the quality of care you receive. If you’re in Cranbourne or its surrounding areas, you’re in luck, as there are several medical centres to choose from.
However, making the right decision can be daunting. This blog post aims to provide valuable tips to help you prioritise your well-being when selecting a medical centre Cranbourne.
Location and Accessibility
One of the first considerations when choosing a medical centre is its location and accessibility. Opt for a conveniently located centre, ensuring that it’s easy for you to reach in case of emergencies or for regular appointments. Proximity to your home or workplace can significantly impact your overall experience with the medical centre.
Reputation and Reviews
Research the reputation of the medical centres you’re considering. Online reviews and recommendations from friends and family can be invaluable in assessing the quality of care provided. Look for testimonials and reviews highlighting positive experiences, caring staff, and successful treatments. A good reputation is a strong indicator of the centre’s commitment to patient well-being.
Range of Services
Different medical centres may offer various services, so matching your healthcare needs with their services is crucial. Consider whether you need a general practitioner, specialists, or a combination of both. A well-rounded medical centre with a broad range of services can provide comprehensive care for you and your family.
Quality of Medical Staff
The competence and expertise of the medical staff are paramount when choosing a medical centre. Research the qualifications and experience of the centre’s doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. It’s also good to inquire about their approach to patient care and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements.
Facilities and Equipment
The quality and availability of medical facilities and equipment can significantly affect your treatment and diagnosis. Ensure that your medical centre is well-equipped with modern technologies and facilities. This can lead to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments. Cutting-edge equipment, such as digital imaging and diagnostic tools, can significantly impact your healthcare experience.
Appointment Scheduling and Wait Times
Consider the ease of scheduling appointments and the typical wait times at the medical centre. Prompt access to healthcare services is crucial for your well-being. A medical centre that offers online appointment booking and manages its schedule efficiently can save you time and reduce stress. Shorter wait times also contribute to a more positive patient experience.
Insurance and Payment Options
Check whether the medical centre accepts your health insurance plan. Understanding your coverage and payment options can help you plan for healthcare expenses effectively. A medical centre that works with your insurance provider can make the financial aspect of healthcare more manageable. Additionally, inquire about any available discounts or payment plans if facing financial constraints.
Cleanliness and Hygiene
Cleanliness and hygiene are vital in a medical setting. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the waiting areas, examination rooms, and facilities. A clean and well-maintained medical center is more pleasant and reduces the risk of infections and complications. Inquire about their infection control measures and protocols, especially concerning recent health concerns.
Patient-Centered Care
A medical centre that prioritises patient-centred care is more likely to provide you with a positive healthcare experience. Look for a centre where the staff takes the time to listen to your concerns, explains treatment options, and involves you in the decision-making process. Compassionate and attentive care can significantly impact your well-being. Consider asking for referrals or seeking feedback from current patients to gauge the level of patient-centred care provided.
Emergency Care
Consider whether the medical centre offers emergency services or has affiliations with nearby hospitals. In unexpected medical emergencies, quick access to emergency care can be a lifesaver. A well-equipped medical centre that can handle emergencies can provide peace of mind, knowing you’ll receive prompt care when needed.
Conclusion
Choosing the right medical centre in Cranbourne is vital in prioritising your well-being and that of your loved ones. Take the time to research and evaluate your options based on location, reputation, services, quality of staff, facilities, and patient-centred care. By following these tips and making an informed decision, you can ensure that you receive the high-quality healthcare you deserve, contributing to your overall well-being and peace of mind. Remember, your health is your greatest asset, so choose wisely regarding your medical care. Prioritising your well-being through carefully selecting a medical centre is an investment in your long-term health and happiness.