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New AI Tool Tackles Global Antimicrobial Resistance
An AI breakthrough is set to revolutionize the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). An international team of researchers — co-led by Yong-Guan Zhu, a professor of environmental biology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and David Graham, a research professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University — has developed a cutting-edge…
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Immunocompromised Show Lower Antibody Response to RSV Vaccines, Study Reveals
People over 60 with weakened immune systems produce fewer protective antibodies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following vaccination, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. The findings shine a light on the potential need for tailored vaccination strategies for immunocompromised individuals, such as organ transplant recipients and those with immune system disorders.…
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Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions Fail to Improve Health Care, Study Finds
Hospital mergers and acquisitions in the United States seldom lead to reduced health care costs or improved quality of care, a newly published study has revealed. The systematic review, appearing in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), analyzed hundreds of studies and found that these transactions largely fail to deliver the promised…
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Digital Health Care Consultations Fall Short in Diagnosing Tonsillitis
New research from the University of Gothenburg has revealed that digital health care consultations are not adequate for the safe diagnosis of tonsillitis, heightening the risks of over- or undertreatment. The study, led by doctoral student Patrycja Woldan-Gradalska, is a crucial reminder of the importance of physical examinations in medical assessments. Tonsillitis is a frequent…
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Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Access to Obesity-Management Medications
Asians, non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics are significantly less likely than whites to use obesity-management medications to manage their weight, new research shows. These disparities persist even when controlling for socioeconomic factors, insurance coverage and clinical need. Published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, the study is one of the few to explore…
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Mount Sinai Researchers Devise AI Strategy to Cut Health Care Costs
A new study conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed novel strategies for deploying large language models (LLMs), a form of advanced artificial intelligence (AI), in health care systems. The strategies, detailed in a paper published in npj Digital Medicine, aim to maintain cost efficiency and high performance,…
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Study Reveals Federal Overpayment for Veterans’ Health Care in Medicare Advantage Plans
A new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) has uncovered significant inefficiencies in federal spending on Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, particularly for veterans who predominantly receive their medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The researchers discovered that approximately one in five veterans enrolled in high-veteran MA plans,…
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Impact of Ownership Changes on Home Health Agencies: Increased Medicare Spending, Reduced Staffing Levels
Medicare-certified home health agencies, essential for enabling older adults to age comfortably at home, are increasingly experiencing ownership transfers. This shift raises significant concerns about health care expenditure, workforce dynamics and care quality, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston. “The ownership change in health care sectors — including various forms of acquisitions by…
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AI Breakthrough in ICU: Faster Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis
Scientists have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to provide same-day assessments of antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units, revolutionizing the fight against life-threatening sepsis. Antimicrobial resistance, the ability of microorganisms to develop defenses against treatments, remains a formidable challenge for global health care. This resistance is responsible for an estimated 1.2 million deaths worldwide…
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Revolutionary Noninvasive Malaria Test Could Transform Global Health Care
Nearly half of the global population faces the threat of malaria, with devastating impacts on children and pregnant women. Current malaria detection methods are invasive and often not feasible for widespread use in low-income regions. However, new research led by Yale School of Public Health, published in the journal Nature Communications, introduces a groundbreaking noninvasive…
