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Bridging Gaps in AI: A Framework for Fair Oral Health Care

November 16, 2024

Did you know that artificial intelligence (AI) might not be helping everyone equally when it comes to health and oral care? Recent findings show that there are big gaps in how AI considers fairness, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), from start to finish. We're talking about collecting data, defining p

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Substance Use in Primary Health Care: A Hidden Crisis

November 15, 2024

Did you know that people seeking healthcare might be dealing with substance use disorders? These conditions can lead to serious health issues, like non-communicable diseases. To tackle this, doctors need to screen patients effectively. This isn't just about helping individuals; it's also about achie

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Health Care and Big Language Models: Picking the Right Path

November 15, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) are making waves in health care, but how do we choose the best one? It all depends on your health system's needs, budget, and infrastructure. There are three main ways to use LLMs: training from scratch, fine-tuning pretrained models, or using out-of-the-box solutions. E

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Why Economic Evaluations Matter in Pediatric Hospital Care

November 12, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of hospital medicine, decisions about adopting or dropping medical interventions are crucial. These choices span a wide range, from tests and treatments to entire care models. Traditionally, the focus has been on the direct impact on patient outcomes, benefits, and potenti

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Health Care's Crowd Power

November 8, 2024

Ever thought about health care using the wisdom of the crowd? Scientists checked out over 100 studies to see how collective smarts could change public health. They found three major ways this works: encouraging healthy habits, helping with research, and keeping people well overall. This isn't just a

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Young Lives Matter: Why U. S. Needs Better Health Policies

November 8, 2024

Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, I've seen the harsh reality of early deaths. My sister's life was cut short at 23 due to a drunk driver. This isn't an isolated incident. The U. S. , despite being wealthy, lags behind other countries in life expectancy. We're talking about a gap of 8. 3 y

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Health Care Giant Snaps Up Land in Booming Celina

November 8, 2024

Celina, a rapidly growing city in North Texas, has just seen a significant land deal. A major health care system, Texas Health Resources, has bought 21 acres there. The land, located at the intersection of Dallas North Tollway and Collin County Outer Loop, was sold by Tollway Celina 45 Partners. The

politics

Health Changes Likely with Trump's Second Term

November 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House could bring significant shifts in healthcare policies, potentially scaling back public insurance programs and increasing the uninsured rate. Key changes might involve rolling back protections from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), imposing Medic

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Republicans and Health Care: What's Really at Stake?

November 1, 2024

Republicans have been talking a lot about changing health care. They say they want to get rid of some rules and spend less money, but also promise that people won't lose their coverage. This can be confusing because it's not clear what they really mean. Take House Speaker Mike Johnson for example. H

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Republicans Promise Health Care Revamp if Trump Returns

October 31, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sparked conversations by promising a deep overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, if Republicans win the election. Addressing supporters at a GOP event in Pennsylvania, Johnson wore a jacket emblazoned with both Trump's and Vice President-cand