Hospitals use brief hospital course (BHC) summaries to record patient stays. These summaries are typically created manually by clinical staff. Large language models (LLMs) have shown great potential in automating various tasks, but their use in healthcare, especially for generating BHCs from clinica
Hospital pharmacists are increasingly being acknowledged for their work with cell and gene therapies, as well as advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). However, there's a lack of systematic evidence showing how effective their role really is. Let's break down what they do and why it's importan
In New Hampshire, health centers are witnessing a post-holiday surge in respiratory illnesses. Flu, COVID-19, and RSV are all on the rise, with RSV cases peaking later than usual, putting extra strain on healthcare systems. Dr. Benjamin Chan, the state epidemiologist, emphasizes the importance of ba
Between November last year and April this year, something unexpected happened in Jordan. Almost half of the kids under five who were hospitalized had a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short. This virus isn't as famous as others, but it can lead to serious breathing issues like b
Productivity among doctors in Erzurum, Turkey's coldest city, greatly influences healthcare quality. Public hospitals employ most doctors, making their efficiency vital. This study focuses on factors affecting doctor productivity in three Erzurum hospitals: a University Hospital, Government Hospital
Ever wondered how well nutrition risk screening tools work for patients who are overweight or obese? It's a question that's been lingering for a while. After all, many of these tools rely heavily on a low Body Mass Index (BMI). But does that make them less reliable for those with higher BMIs? To fin
Rapper Dave Blunts recently found himself at the center of attention, but not for his music. A video of him in a hospital bed circulated online, sparking concern among fans. Dave addressed the situation on Instagram, reassuring everyone about his health and expressing gratitude for their support. Ho
Strokes are a significant cause of death and disability worldwide, making quick and precise identification crucial. However, diagnosing strokes before reaching the hospital can be tricky, with about half of suspected cases turning out to be something else. To tackle this, a new system called prehosp
In the aftermath of the Bourbon Street attack, many injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals. LCMC Health hospitals reported that 16 patients are still being treated, with eight of them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Four patients were transferred from other facilities to receive special ca
You might know that extreme temperatures can lead to more people being admitted to the hospital. But did you know that these same temperatures can also make people stay in the hospital longer? In a study done in Hong Kong, researchers found that patients with heart and lung diseases stayed longer in
