AI in Medicine

AI Predicts Sepsis Mortality

Summary This article discusses a new two-stage Transformer-based AI model that predicts sepsis mortality in ICU patients with high accuracy. The model analyzes both hourly and daily health indicators, outperforming traditional scoring systems. This advancement […]

Geriatric Care

Vitamin D and Fall Prevention

Summary The USPSTF advises against vitamin D supplementation for fall prevention in older adults, finding no benefit and a potential increased risk of kidney stones. Exercise interventions and multifactorial approaches remain key for fall prevention. […]

New Advances

Makary Confirmed: FDA’s New Era

Summary Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, is the new FDA commissioner. He takes the helm during a turbulent time at the agency, marked by staffing cuts and high-profile departures. Makary’s confirmation raises questions […]

Diabetes Management

Smart MDI: Minimizing Glucose Highs

Summary Medtronic’s Smart MDI system aims to simplify diabetes management and minimize glucose highs for people using multiple daily injections (MDI). The system combines the InPen smart insulin pen with the Simplera continuous glucose monitor […]