Doctors jotting down notes after seeing patients might not just be recording medical details. These notes could also hint at something else: how tired the doctor is. A recent study dug into this idea using a whopping 129, 228 emergency room visits. The goal? To train a computer model to spot notes w
In a significant move, authorities have recently taken down a huge health care fraud operation. Over 320 people were charged, and nearly $15 billion in false claims were uncovered. This is the biggest crackdown of its kind in history. The operation was a joint effort between state and federal prose
The recent dismissal of three experienced prosecutors who handled cases tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has sparked outrage. These attorneys received abrupt termination notices from Attorney General Pam Bondi, with no clear reason given. This action has been described as deeply unsettling by a feder
Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou
In Singapore, health workers in emergency rooms have a tough job. They deal with many patients when it's extremely hot. A recent study looked at how these workers see heatwaves and what they think hospitals can do better. Heatwaves are a big deal in Singapore. They can make people very sick. The st
Houston's emergency rooms saw a significant shift in patient visits during the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. This hurricane struck in the middle of summer, making the situation even more challenging. Understanding how these changes happened is crucial. It can help in planning better respo
When a baby is cold, it can be a sign of more serious problems. In particular, hypothermia in young infants can hint at the presence of serious bacterial infections. These infections can be quite dangerous and include issues like urinary tract infections, bacteria in the blood, or even meningitis. R
Emergency room waiting areas can be incredibly stressful. Both patients and their caregivers often feel anxious and overwhelmed. Music is a tool that has been used to help calm people down in various settings. However, there is not much research on how music therapy works in emergency room waitin
The medical field is buzzing with the potential of large language models (LLMs). These AI tools can handle various tasks, including summarizing text. As these tools start to pop up in hospitals, it's crucial to check how well they work. A study looked at 100 random adult visits to an emergency depar
A federal judge in Massachusetts has overturned a decision made by the Trump administration. This decision had led to the cancellation of numerous research grants. The grants were linked to topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine hesitancy. The judge ruled that the administration's ac
