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Prenosis, Roche Partner to Combat Hospital Sepsis Using Precision Diagnostics

HIT Consultant

According to the World Health Organization, more than 11 million people die from sepsis worldwide annually, more than the deaths caused by all cancers combined. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the Prenosis Sepsis Immunoscore™ and the Roche Elecsys® IL-6 Assay. Impact of Sepsis.

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Realizing the Dream of AI in Clinical Trials—How to Address Key Challenges

HIT Consultant

The World Health Organization published the following Key Ethical Principles for AI in Health : – Protect autonomy. For example, AI algorithms based on electronic medical record (EMR) data may be biased toward the EMR’s workflow, billing procedures, or that of an individual institution.

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Expanding Healthcare’s Reach on the Edge

Healthcare IT Today

The World Health Organization estimates a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030. These wearable wireless devices can also allow for the integration of patient health data points in health profiles, further enhancing and streamlining the value of utilizing electronic medical records through mobile solutions.

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Five Digital Health Imperatives for Patient Safety

The Digital Health Corner

Perhaps the best definition of patient safety is that of the World Health Organization. Simply put, it is “…the prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with health care.” Improving the electronic medical record (EHR). Patient safety initiatives have taken many forms.