Articles Tagged With: technology
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President’s Group on Patient Safety Publishes Recommendations
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology recently released its findings and recommendations on patient safety in a report that outlines how “patient safety is an urgent national public health issue.”
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Hot Trials from the European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress
Some highlights from two key studies presented in Barcelona, Spain, between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29, 2022, along with Dr. Crawford’s personal commentary on both.
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Using Technology to Alleviate HCW Stress, Strengthen Resiliency
As healthcare worker stress and burnout spiked during the pandemic, organizations searched for ways to alleviate the burden, including finding new uses for technology. To help healthcare workers adjust to these significant sources of stress, health systems can build and enhance resiliency.
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Technology Helps with Active Shooter Prevention and Response
Technological options may help reduce the risk from active shooters. Technology is available to monitor people and predict dangerous behavior, and it can help during the incident response.
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Unique Challenges for IRBs Evaluating Radiation Oncology Study Protocols
There may be few if any radiation oncology investigators at some institutions, and radiation therapy involves rapidly advancing technology. In light of this, IRBs might lack the necessary expertise to review these studies.
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Stay Vigilant About Malpractice Risks with Telemedicine
The dramatic increase in the use of telemedicine is raising concerns about the potential for malpractice issues related to this form of caregiving, with some experts cautioning a wave of lawsuits could be on the way. Adherence to key principles of patient safety and risk management can reduce the risk. -
IRBs Facing Ethically Controversial Questions on Brain Research
The field of brain research sounds a lot like science fiction, but human neural organoids, human neural transplants, and human-animal chimeras all are imminent realities. IRBs are going to be facing some difficult decisions on whether this research can proceed. The authors of a recent report examined these issues.
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Some Departments See Safety Benefits in Biometrics; Others Press Pause
Flashy technology might be helpful to registrars, but some departments are experiencing problems. Others who have been using biometrics are considering abandoning the solution entirely. -
A Real Clinical Case: Before and After Starting a Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pump System
Incorporating all the encompassing data to support decision-making and treatment plan adjustments can be a daunting task for healthcare professionals. A real clinical case illustrating a patient with full insulin replacement therapy is described here.
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Diabetes Technology: The Present and the Future
Diabetes-specific support and guidance from healthcare professionals can be amplified and strengthened through incorporating diabetes technology into delivering care to those for whom an educational and motivational boost is warranted. The various technological advances explored in this article include smart insulin pens and accessories, continuous glucose monitoring systems, insulin pumps, diabetes mobile applications, and remote glycemic monitoring platforms.