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An AI model to predict kidney damage, trained on data from veterans, works less well in women

STAT

The study was a page-turner: Researchers at Google showed that an artificial intelligence system could predict acute kidney injury, a common killer of hospitalized patients, up to 48 hours in advance.

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GLP-1 receptor agonists may cut risk of dementia and other conditions, study finds

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The analysis was done on data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the researchers stressed this was an observational study and did not prove causality. The post GLP-1 receptor agonists may cut risk of dementia and other conditions, study finds appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe.

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Roundup: Pharma news from HLTH 2022

pharmaphorum

We are creating open digital ecosystems with labs, hospitals and medtech companies to bring the latest innovations faster to society to better serve patients, and to support clinicians in providing care for patients. These activities support our strategy to deliver insights that drive personalised care.”.

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How is virtual care changing pharmacy?

The Checkup by Singlecare

It can be used in retail, outpatient, and hospital pharmacy settings and utilizes state-of-the-art technology so qualified pharmacists can complete tasks remotely through a computer, tablet, or phone. Shift to team-based work Telepharmacy provides more opportunities for pharmacists to work collaboratively with other clinicians.

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A map of different nursing career paths

The Checkup by Singlecare

Nurses are essential healthcare professionals that help keep patients in clinics, hospitals, and communities healthy. Hospitals and surgical centers Just over 60% of nurses work in hospitals and surgical facilities. They touch every part of the healthcare system. RN licensure and either BSN or MSN degree Completion of the Ph.D.

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Normal female testosterone levels by age

The Checkup by Singlecare

“While many think that testosterone is a male-only hormone, it has a functionality for women too,” says Kecia Gaither, MD , an OB-GYN in private practice and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals in Bronx, New York. “It It also can impact mood.”