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July 16, 2024

Ambient Neural Language Model

 Today, we’re discussing large language models and ambient natural language models in healthcare. Ambient natural language models, like those developed by Augmedix Inc., transcribe doctors’ spoken […]
July 11, 2024

Chatbots and Data

Dr. Gloria Wu disscusses AI-mediated chatbots, referencing a New York Times article from April 8, 2024. The article, authored by Cade Metz, Cecilia Kang, Shera Frankel, […]
July 5, 2024

Pregnancy and the Eye Part 3

Pregnancy drug classes, established by the FDA, categorize medications based on their potential risks to the fetus when taken during pregnancy. Class A drugs have been […]
July 2, 2024

Pregnancy and the Eye Part 2

Pregnancy can bring about several changes in a woman’s eyes and vision due to hormonal shifts, increased blood volume, and fluid retention. These changes are generally […]
June 26, 2024

Pregnancy and The Eye Part 1

Pregnancy can induce various changes in the eyes, often due to hormonal fluctuations, increased blood volume, and changes in metabolism and immune function. Common ocular changes […]
June 20, 2024

Intracardiac electrocardiograms and arrhythmias

Intracardiac tracings, also known as intracardiac electrocardiograms (iECGs), are a critical diagnostic tool for evaluating the electrical activity within the heart. This procedure involves inserting catheters […]
June 18, 2024

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Adult congenital heart patients are individuals born with congenital heart defects (CHDs) who have transitioned to adult care. Thanks to advances in medical and surgical treatments, […]
June 13, 2024

Cryoablation

Paul J. Wang, MD is the co-inventor of Cryoablation with Dr. Peter Friedman, MD, PhD.  He is being interviewed about his technique, developed in the late […]
June 11, 2024

Pulsed field ablation and Afib

Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) is a promising advancement in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), offering a novel approach to restoring normal heart rhythm. Unlike traditional […]
June 6, 2024

Atrial fibrillation and when to ablate and watchman

Atrial fibrillation (AF) management involves a careful balance between controlling symptoms, reducing stroke risk, and minimizing treatment-related complications. When considering ablation therapy for AF, several factors […]
June 4, 2024

Atrial fibrillation risk factors

Atrial fibrillation (AF) risk factors encompass a range of medical conditions and lifestyle factors that contribute to the development or exacerbation of this common heart rhythm […]
May 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation what is it

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart rhythm disorder where the heart’s upper chambers beat irregularly and often rapidly. It can lead to complications like stroke and […]
May 28, 2024

Big Data and Google

Google and other major data companies leverage their vast repositories of information to pioneer predictive models in healthcare and other related fields.   By harnessing immense datasets […]
May 21, 2024

Cybersecurity and Children

The expanding reach of the internet presents both opportunities and challenges for  children. As internet access proliferates, children are increasingly exposed to online platforms, educational resources, […]