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by Nicholas FeenieApril 23, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Electronic Patient Records0 comments
AI enhances physician-patient communication, study reveals
UC San Diego Health, as one of the initial health institutions in the United States to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into the Epic Systems electronic health record system, is at the forefront of digital health innovation. This integration facilitates the drafting of replies to patient inquiries, marking a significant step forward in medical communication. The...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crop-doctor-measuring-blood-pressure-patient.jpg)
Twenty years of research validates mediterranean diet’s role in lowering hypertension risk
A landmark study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shed light on the enduring benefits of the Mediterranean diet in preventing hypertension (HTN) over an extensive 20-year period. Conducted among a group of initially non-hypertensive adults, this research marks a significant step in understanding long-term dietary impacts on health. Hypertension remains a critical...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/middle-age-man-wearing-cpap-mask-headgear-help-with-his-sleep-apnea-while-sleeping-his-bed.jpg)
Eli Lilly’s Tirzepatide shows up to 66% reduction in sleep apnea severity in adults with obesity
In a recent development, Eli Lilly & Co. announced that its weight-loss medication, Tirzepatide, has shown promising results in alleviating symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder primarily associated with obesity. This revelation emerged from two advanced clinical trials, wherein Tirzepatide significantly reduced the incidences of diminished or halted breathing during sleep by up...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/medicine-doctor-working-with-digital-medical-interface-icons-hospital-background-healthcare-medical-technology-network-concept.jpg)
by Nicholas FeenieApril 18, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Health, Electronic Patient Records0 comments
Pioneering AI tool developed by NHS teams to transform patient care
A ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool, designed to forecast patient health trajectories, has been developed by a collaboration of healthcare researchers within the NHS. Dubbed “Foresight,” this innovative tool is poised to revolutionise clinical decision-making processes, enhance monitoring in healthcare environments, and bolster clinical trials. The development...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/doctor-video-call-online-by-modish-telemedicine-software-application.jpg)
Digital health platform reduces hospital stay for surgery patients
A recent study has highlighted the significant benefits of a digital health platform named Pip Care in enhancing the postoperative recovery process for patients undergoing surgery. The research, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, demonstrates the platform’s ability to reduce hospital stays through effective engagement with patients and integration of personalised...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/european-flags-front-berlaymont-building-headquarters.jpg)
European regulators find no evidence of link between new obesity medication and suicidal thoughts
Following an extensive nine-month investigation, European medical regulators have concluded that there is no evidence to suggest that GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, contribute to suicidal ideation or behaviours. This conclusion by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) aligns with a similar assessment conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier in...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/toddler-sits-high-chair-points-broccoli-food-close-up.jpg)