Evaluating a machine learning tool for predicting hospital-acquired acute kidney injury

Evaluating a machine learning tool for predicting hospital-acquired acute kidney injury

Hospital-acquired acute kidney injury (HA-AKI) is a common complication in hospitalized patients that can lead to chronic kidney disease and is associated with longer hospital stays, higher health care costs and increased mortality. Given these negative consequences, preventing HA-AKI can improve hospitalized patient outcomes. However, anticipating HA-AKI onset is difficult due to a large number …

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Healthcare reimagined: Harnessing AI to transform administration

Healthcare reimagined: Harnessing AI to transform administration

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the promise of AI has captivated industry leaders. Imagine a future where routine administrative tasks are completely automated, allowing healthcare professionals to prioritize direct patient care. This vision is not far-fetched; it is the easier quick wins in administration that could be the game-changer. A recent survey underscores this excitement, …

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Ransomware Attacks On U.S. Health Systems Have Cost The Economy Nearly $8 Billion

Ransomware Attacks On U.S. Health Systems Have Cost The Economy Nearly  Billion

InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here. Since 2016, there have been 539 confirmed ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare organizations. getty A new report from cybersecurity research firm Comparitech has found that since 2016, there have been 539 confirmed ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations in the …

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More Americans Face Possibly Life-Threatening Red Meat Allergy After Spike In Tick-Borne Illness

More Americans Face Possibly Life-Threatening Red Meat Allergy After Spike In Tick-Borne Illness

Topline A recent study conducted by the CDC reveals that approximately 450,000 Americans have been affected by a tick-borne condition that triggers allergic reactions to red meat since 2010. The alarming part is that many healthcare providers are unaware of this condition. The main culprit behind alpha-gal syndrome is the lone star tick. (Photo by …

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