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Family searches for answers as 12-year-old recovers from heart attack


Family searches for answers as 12-year-old recovers from heart attack

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Sammy Silverman should now be in eighth grade at Blackman Middle School. Instead, he and his parents have spent the last six weeks at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville. Sammy’s parents say doctors still don’t know how their son, who they say was in excellent health and active, could […]

Tom Still: At Epic, AI is not just the next big thing: it is already improving care


Tom Still: At Epic, AI is not just the next big thing: it is already improving care

VERONA – Epic’s user group meeting offers thousands of attendees a themed surprise each year, so it was no surprise when founder Judy Faulkner appeared onstage at the company’s Deep Space Auditorium on Tuesday dressed as “Lady Swan,” a variation on Mother Goose and fitting into a larger narrative motif. What may have surprised the […]

Tom Still: At Epic, AI is not just the next big thing: it is already improving care


Tom Still: At Epic, AI is not just the next big thing: it is already improving care

VERONA – Epic’s user group meeting offers thousands of attendees a themed surprise each year, so it was no surprise when founder Judy Faulkner appeared onstage at the company’s Deep Space Auditorium on Tuesday dressed as “Lady Swan,” a variation on Mother Goose and fitting into a larger narrative motif. What may have surprised the […]

What is it like to live in one of the most extreme and remote places on earth?


What is it like to live in one of the most extreme and remote places on earth?

Located in Antarctica, Concordia Station is home to scientists from the European Space Agency (ESA) who are researching human adaptation to extreme environments. ADVERTISING Imagine living for months without daylight in a place with temperatures between -80 and -20 degrees Celsius and spending an entire year with only a small group of colleagues. If you’re […]

Russians will spend a record $211 million on contraceptives in the first half of 2024 – Vedomosti


Russians will spend a record 1 million on contraceptives in the first half of 2024 – Vedomosti

Russians spent a record 19.3 billion rubles ($211 million) on contraceptives in the first half of 2024, according to the business newspaper Vedomosti reported Friday, citing market research. According to new data from pharmaceutical market research company DSM Group, 16.7 billion rubles were spent on condoms and birth control pills in the same period last […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy improves the psychological well-being and quality of life of cancer patients


Cognitive behavioral therapy improves the psychological well-being and quality of life of cancer patients

In a meta-analysis recently published in Cancer Medicine, researchers examined the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on the mental health (MH) and quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. Study: The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on mental health and quality of life in people diagnosed with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysisPhoto credit: […]

Epic Systems introduces AI tools to manage your health


Epic Systems introduces AI tools to manage your health

Epic Systems Corp. is integrating artificial intelligence into its software at a dizzying pace and has around 100 projects under its belt designed to optimize healthcare for patients and doctors. In the future, MyChart, Epic’s popular patient portal, could help patients manage their overall health or send them personalized health reminders. The company is even […]

The scientific influences in Michael Crichton’s work: From medicine to dinosaurs


The scientific influences in Michael Crichton’s work: From medicine to dinosaurs

The scientific influences in Michael Crichton’s work: From medicine to dinosaurs Michael Crichtonthe master of the techno-thriller, left an indelible mark on the literary world with his unique blend of science and storytelling. Crichton’s medical background and deep interest in science shaped his writing, allowing him to create narratives that are not only entertaining but […]

Epic Systems introduces AI tools to manage your health


Epic Systems introduces AI tools to manage your health

Epic Systems Corp. is integrating artificial intelligence into its software at a dizzying pace and has around 100 projects under its belt designed to optimize healthcare for patients and doctors. In the future, MyChart, Epic’s popular patient portal, could help patients manage their overall health or send them personalized health reminders. The company is even […]