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Students innovate to reduce OR plastic waste

Editor's Note A hospital in Canada could see OR PVC waste reduced by as much as half this year thanks to a perioperative waste reduction project innovated by three fourth-year BSN students from the College of the Rockies. East Kootenay News Online Weekly reported the news January 9. According to…

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By: Matt Danford
January 17, 2025
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AI outperforms experts in ovarian cancer ultrasound detection

Editor's Note Researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden have developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that outperform human experts in detecting ovarian cancer using ultrasound images. As reported January 7 in DotMed, the AI was trained on over 17,000 images from 3,652 patients across 20 hospitals in eight countries, achieving an…

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By: Matt Danford
January 15, 2025
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AI shows promise for addressing nursing workforce challenges

Editor's Note Although the role of artificial intelligence is still evolving, early applications show significant potential to address challenges with burnout, staffing shortages, and high patient-to-nurse ratios, according to a January 10 article in Medscape. Offering a broad overview of the state of AI in nursing, complete with expert testimony…

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By: Matt Danford
January 15, 2025
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Union nurses rally for greater staff, patient protection amid AI rollout

Editor's Note Thousands of RNs nationwide plan to rally in support of safer staff and patients today, January 16, amid widespread introduction of technologies driven by artificial intelligence (AI), according to National Nurses United (NNU). NNU reported on the plans January 14, noting that more than 100,000 members of the…

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By: Matt Danford
January 15, 2025
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Trends, benchmarks, strategic insights from 2024 ASC activity

Editor's Note This industry report from HST Pathways provides an in-depth analysis of key trends and operational benchmarks for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in 2024, offering actionable insights for nurse leaders. Based on data from 590 ASCs and nearly 3 million patient visits, the report highlights both achievements and persistent…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
January 15, 2025
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HIPAA security standard update sparks debate over cost, feasibility, patient safety

Editor's Note The first federal overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule in over a decade aims to address modern cybersecurity threats but has drawn sharp criticism from health systems over its cost and feasibility, according to a January 13 article in Axios. According to the article, the proposed changes require…

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By: Matt Danford
January 13, 2025
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Wildfire smoke poses long-term health threats

Editor's Note The wildfire smoke blanketing the Los Angeles region poses significant longer-term health and economic consequences, according to a January 10 article in Bloomberg. Already, the fires have displaced nearly 180,000 people and cost up to $20 million in insured losses, the outlet reports. What remains to be seen…

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By: Matt Danford
January 13, 2025
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Health data inaccuracies cost millions, threaten care quality

Editor's Note Healthcare data inaccuracies occur at rates as high as 26.9% in hospitals, with related inefficiencies costing providers up to $20 million annually, HealthLeaders reported January 8. According to the article, these inaccuracies stem from factors such as data entry mistakes, outdated information, inconsistent data standards, and system integration…

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By: Matt Danford
January 13, 2025
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Prosthetic insurance coverage disparities persist despite legal protections

Editor's Note Health insurance coverage of prosthetics remains inconsistent and often inadequate, KFF Health News reported January 6. As a result, many patients face coverage denials due to claims of lack of medical necessity or high costs despite significant advancements in prosthetic technology, such as microprocessor-controlled knees and myoelectric hands.…

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By: Matt Danford
January 9, 2025
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Study: GLP-1 drugs reduce surgical complications in diabetes patients

Editor's Note GLP-1 drugs may improve surgical outcomes without increasing risks for diabetic patients, according to a January 7 article in Medical Xpress. The article covers a study published in the Annals of Surgery finding that GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, significantly reduced certain surgical complications in…

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By: Matt Danford
January 9, 2025
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