Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Wellness Company, promoted by Dr. Peter McCullough, is the product of a trend in which antivax doctors have predictably become just quacks. At least in this case, there is an amusing quack fight at the heart of it all. The post The Wellness Company: How antivaccine grift becomes plain old quackery first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 8, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Charlie Falcone, CEO, Verisys. If you find credentialing uninspiring, consider this cautionary tale. In a frequently cited negligent credentialing case, an Illinois jury awarded the plaintiff nearly $8 million dollars when the patient’s foot […] The article Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Study of the Week is back after a nice holiday break. Peace to all. And Happy New Year. Subscribe now The journal LANCET Healthy Longevity now has the early lead for publishing the year’s most dubious study. The top-line result of this observational study was that use of hearing aids in adults with hearing loss was associated with a 24% lower rate of death compared with nonusers of hearing aids.

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19 Labs

JANUARY 8, 2024

The USTDA-funded study, led by 19Labs together with our Mexican partner, Vasanta, will enable rural community members to receive advanced healthcare through the GALE telemedicine platform and our partners Zoom, Viasat, Echonous, and others. Redwood City, CA – January 8, 2024 Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has signed a grant agreement with Mexican digital connectivity company Vasanta Comunicaciones SAPI de CV (Vasanta) that will pilot telemedicine technology from C

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Health Populi

JANUARY 8, 2024

In kicking off #CES2024, CTA’s researchers noted the acceleration of global connectivity, with gaps in peoples’ ability to connect depending where they live: by region, the percent of people connected to the internet today are, according to CTA’s data, 92% in the U.S. 87% in the E.U. 76% in Latin America 73% in China 55% in Nigeria 46% in India. Such gaps in connectivity threaten peoples’ individual well-being, but also social and political stability that impacts the entire world’s security.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 8, 2024

Patient safety is a fundamental principle in healthcare, and risk assessment tools play a crucial role in bolstering it. These tools provide a snapshot of a patient’s current health status, allowing healthcare providers to identify potential risks and implement measures to prevent safety events. They are not only required under HIPAA regulations but also enable organizations to cultivate a more robust safety culture.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 8, 2024

Even with serious concerns about personal data privacy and lack of integration, “connected products” are an integral aspect of peoples’ everyday lives. That’s the central thesis in a timely report from Capgemini Research Institute, Connected products: Enhancing consumers’ lives with technology. This study is well-timed as we begin a week-long exploration into the latest technology innovations being unveiled at CES 2024, the annual mega-conference hosted by the Cons

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the realm of applied behavior analysis (ABA), the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) code of ethics serves as a guiding compass for professionals in their practice, ensuring the highest standards of conduct and care. The updated RBT Ethics Code 2.0 reinforces the commitment to ethical behavior, transparency, and client well-being. This updated ethics code applies to all Registered Behavior Technicians, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct across diverse settings.

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Connectivity

JANUARY 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare landscape, democratizing access to personalized and precision medicine for patients worldwide. From early diagnosis and treatment planning to drug discovery and clinical research, AI is empowering clinicians and scientists to deliver better care and outcomes. All within the past three months, there have been substantial advances with AI-powered early detection of sepsis.

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