April 7, 2024 – Every year, World Health Day on April 7th stands as a pivotal reminder of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) mission to advocate for universal health coverage and to spotlight the ongoing global health issues that hinder this goal. Instituted by the World Health Organization (WHO), this day not only celebrates the…
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Honoring Our Everyday Heroes: Reflecting on the Significance of Doctors’ Day March 30, 2024 – On Doctors’ Day, we come together to celebrate and honor the remarkable individuals who dedicate their lives to healing others. It’s a day set aside to recognize the unwavering commitment, compassion, and resilience of doctors around the world. From the…
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Hundreds of AI Apps, where to begin? With more than 500 FDA-cleared AI apps to consider for use, it is becoming more and more important to consider an outcomes focused approach to evaluating, testing, integrating, and implementing AI. The discussion below focuses primarily on Radiology specific AI apps, as there are hundreds of those cleared…
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FDA has published a list of over 500 AI algorithms cleared for use, and imaging makes majority of that list. Adoption of AI in medical imaging and disease detection specific use cases is increasing. In the UK, Europe and other countries, health systems are evaluating the use of AI in clinical practice. AI has the…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve medical practice and patient outcomes in a number of ways: However, it is important to note that the use of AI in medical practice is still in its early stages and there are risks and challenges associated with its use, such as data security and privacy concerns,…
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Emerging Technologies and Impact on jobs and skills needed Healthcare technology is an industry that has been growing rapidly in recent years, and the demand for qualified professionals in this field is only expected to increase in the coming years. If you are a young graduate looking to embark on a career in healthcare technology,…
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The advent of AI, particularly Generative AI, GPT, and other emerging innovations, has a profound impact on education, academic programs, and future career options, with significant implications in the domain of healthcare. Here are several ways these technologies are reshaping the landscape: Need for New Education Skills Data Literacy: Understanding and interpreting data has become…
Learn more The brain drain of doctors is a significant problem that occurs when doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals emigrate from developing or underdeveloped countries to developed countries in search of better opportunities, higher salaries, and better working conditions. According to the latest data available from the World Bank, India had 1.38 doctors per 1,000 people…
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February 4, 2021 marks World Cancer Day. In Canada, the Cancer incidence rates across the country vary because of varying risk factors (including risk behaviours) and early detection practices. According to Canadian Cancer Society, Lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer are the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in Canada (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Across…
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Did you know the world celebrates a new year every two months? Calendars fall into four types, lunisolar, solar, lunar, seasonal, besides calendars with “years” of fixed length, with no intercalation. Most pre-modern calendars are lunisolar. Calendars that are classified as seasonal rely on changes in the environment rather than lunar or solar observations. The examples of lunar…
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