Reprinted: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer 8-29-2025 Guyana is moving ahead with a bold plan to use drones for delivering blood and other urgent medical supplies across the country. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the system will be running nationwide within six months. It will help save lives by cutting delays in getting blood to hospitals, especially in far-off places like Port … [Read more...]
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
Reprinted: AP 3-16-2025 The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have. With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been trained to put patients at ease — like many nurses across the U.S. But unlike them, she is also available to chat 24-7, in … [Read more...]
How to Make Healthcare With AI More Equitable
Reprinted: Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, 1-20-2025 Artificial intelligence has the potential to deliver unprecedented value in healthcare, but the same equity challenges that persist in other areas of healthcare must be addressed in the world of AI as well, noted Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA, in a presentation at the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s 2024 Global … [Read more...]
Telemedicine and AI: Enhancing Remote Patient Monitoring and Care
Reposted: Healthtech, 6-14-24 The intersection of AI and telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare delivery, offering unprecedented access to medical services and enhancing the quality of patient care. According to AI statistics in healthcare, the healthcare market grew by 41.2% from 2018 to 2023. Much of this was due to the prevalence of telemedicine fueled by the easy availability of … [Read more...]
The future of telehealth in primary eye care
The increased use of technology such as medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and patient communication tools provides opportunities for private practices, universities, community health centers, management centers, and other optometric clinics to collaborate and provide quality care by working with other health care professionals in a changing world. This article will discuss how telehealth … [Read more...]