A recent Mayo Clinic study investigated how telehealth in palliative care may provide value for rural caregivers, healthcare teams and their patients. Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on relieving pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. Researchers were particularly interested in determining what billing models were most cost-effective and sustainable for healthcare teams and caregivers transitioning patients from hospital to home care. The study tested an 8-week program for rural caregivers of palliative care patients. During…

The latest special issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association showcases the remarkable progress made by ongoing research projects aimed at revolutionizing heart and brain health globally. These initiatives, funded with over $14 million in scientific grants through the American Heart Association's Strategically Focused Health Technologies and Innovation Research Network in 2020, are harnessing digital technology to create scalable and engaging solutions. The goal is to bridge gaps in healthcare, ensuring the inclusivity, relevance, and ease of use…

In a recent article published by Oxford Academic, authors discussed several ways that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) could transform biomedical research and healthcare. This includes enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, improving diagnostics, identifying therapeutic targets, and enabling personalized treatment. Despite these opportunities, challenges, such as responsible and ethical implementation, workforce diversity, and equitable access, remain. The article makes mention of Monica Bertagnolli, director of the National Institutes of Health, highlighting in a related piece, the need for…

By Mohammed Irshad Businesses and their employees are facing unprecedented uncertainty, as economic shifts, pandemics, food shortages, and inflation reshape the world around them. The Middle East is no exception to these challenges, with rising inflation and the increasing cost of living taking center stage. The Cigna Healthcare Survey sheds light on the concerns of individuals in the region and underscores the urgent need for employee support. Economic Challenges and Health Concerns The survey, conducted by Cigna Healthcare, a leading…

By Mohammed Irshad The profound potential of companion robots equipped with artificial intelligence emerges as a beacon of hope in combating the widespread affliction of loneliness, as indicated by an enlightening research report from the esteemed academic institutions of Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities. Delving into the realm of Science Robotics, this groundbreaking report expounds upon the ethical considerations faced by governments, policy makers, technologists, and clinicians alike, urging these stakeholders to unite swiftly and devise comprehensive guidelines pertaining to…