Topic: patient safety
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C8 Health's AI Expands from Anesthesiologists to Entire Hospitals
Healthcare institutions lose $345 billion annually due to fragmented medical knowledge, prompting C8 Health to develop an AI-powered platform that centralizes clinical guidelines for quick access. C8 Health, backed by $18 million in funding, integrates with electronic medical records to provide r...
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Who Else Has Access to Your Wearable's Heartbeat Data?
The proliferation of smartwatches and connected medical devices enables remote health monitoring and personalized care, but it also introduces significant security vulnerabilities due to the constant flow of sensitive data. Ambiguity in health data ownership and sharing practices raises privacy c...
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Patient Safety at Risk: The Hidden Cost of Hospital Hacks
Nearly all U.S. healthcare organizations experienced multiple cyberattacks in the past year, primarily involving ransomware, cloud account takeovers, and supply chain compromises, posing a direct threat to patient safety. These cyber incidents severely disrupt patient care, with 72% of providers ...
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Florida Emerges as Hotspot for Risky Stem-Cell Therapies
Florida's new law allows unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, and orthopedic conditions without FDA oversight, sparking debate between medical autonomy and patient safety concerns. Supporters argue the law expands access to innovative treatments, while critics warn of r...
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