Pediatric Care

UK Study Tracks vCJD in Children

Summary A 27-year UK surveillance study has identified six pediatric cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD). All cases developed symptoms between 1998 and 2000 and tragically, none survived past 2003. The study provides valuable insights […]

AI in Medicine

Timely Gallbladder Surgery Benefits Seniors

Summary This article explores a study revealing that surgery for acute cholecystitis in older adults leads to fewer readmissions and ED visits. While initially more expensive, surgery proves cost-effective in the long run. The study […]

AI in Medicine

Coding Crisis Down Under

Summary Australia faces a critical shortage of coding professionals, impacting healthcare advancements. AI-assisted coding offers a solution, boosting efficiency and accuracy while reducing administrative burdens. Northern Health’s adoption of AI coding demonstrates a proactive approach […]

New Advances

A Touch Without Wires

Summary Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in sensor technology by developing a non-electric touchpad. This innovative device utilizes pneumatic channels to detect touch, enabling operation in environments unsuitable for electronics, such as MRI machines. […]