#Healthcare & Medical

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Judicial Accountability Under the Consumer Protection Act: A Comparative Analysis of Doctors vs. Judges

Doctors vs. Judges: The Call for Judicial Accountability Under the Consumer Protection Act The profession of medicine has always been scrutinized under the magnifying glass of the law. Doctors, who are tasked with saving lives, are held to exacting standards, often judged for every decision, every diagnosis, and every action they take. But what happens when the tables are turned, and the…

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GM Kantro demands Dialysis Centre, Blood Bank, and Trauma Centre at SDH Tral

TRAL (KIMS) — Senior leader of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), GM Kantro, widely known as Bin Kantro, today issued a fervent appeal for the urgent upgrading of the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Tral. Addressing the media, Mr. Kantro stressed the critical need for the establishment of specialized facilities, including a dialysis centre, trauma centre, and blood bank, at SDH Tral. He…

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Jamshedpur Strengthens Oversight of Prenatal Diagnostic Centers

District Administration Approves New Ultrasound Facilities, Emphasizes Strict Compliance DM Ananya Mittal leads review meeting to enforce regulations and prevent misuse of diagnostic techniques. JAMSHEDPUR – District Magistrate Ananya Mittal chaired a crucial review meeting of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (P.C.P & D.T.) at the Collectorate Auditorium, focusing on…

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Malaysia Pharma and Healthcare Expo at MITEC KL Held on October 22-24

Malaysia Pharma and Healthcare Expo, the Largest Pharmaceutical, Medical & Healthcare Exhibition inMalaysia will be taking place from 22-24 October, 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read More Business News Building a Better Brand: The Reputation Boost of an Inclusive Workforce The exhibition will be the gateway to the South East Asian…

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My Support System During My Second Posting in The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department - Housemanship Diaries

A blog regarding my main support system in my second posting, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. - #housemanship #writing #doctor #medical #obstetrics #gynaecology #O&G #malaysia

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Sony unveils advanced microsurgery assistance robot

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Sony unveils advanced microsurgery assistance robot

Sony is making strides in the surgical robotics market with its newly developed microsurgery assistance robot. The Tokyo-based company recently announced its advanced system designed for automatic surgical instrument exchange and precision control.

Robot development and functionality

Sony, known for its electronic technologies, created this robot to assist in microsurgical procedures. The robot, used in conjunction with a microscope, works on extremely small tissues such as veins and nerves.

It tracks the movements of a surgeon’s hands and fingers using a highly sensitive control device. These movements are then replicated on a small surgical instrument that mimics the movement of the human wrist.

Addressing practical challenges

The new system aims to overcome practical challenges conventional surgical assistant robots face, such as interruptions and delays from manually exchanging surgical instruments. Sony’s R&D team achieved this through the miniaturization of parts, allowing for automatic exchange.

The system comprises a tabletop console operated by a surgeon and a robot that performs procedures on a patient. The surgeon’s hand movements on the console are replicated at a reduced scale (approximately 1/2 to 1/10) at the tip of the robot arm’s surgical instrument. Sony’s researchers envision the robot assistant being used in various surgical procedures.

Key features of the robot

1. Automatic instrument exchange

One of the robot’s standout features is its ability to automatically exchange instruments, made possible by the miniaturization of surgical tools. Multiple instruments can be compactly stored near the robot arm, allowing the left and right arms to make small movements to exchange tools quickly without human intervention.

2. High-precision control

The robot employs a highly sensitive control device to provide stable and precise control necessary for microsurgical procedures. This compact and lightweight device accurately reflects the delicate movements of human fingertips.

The tip of the surgical instrument, designed with multiple joints, moves smoothly like a human wrist. Sony aims for the robot to enable nimble operation and smooth movements that feel almost imperceptible to the user.

3. Advanced display technology

Equipped with a 1.3-type 4K OLED microdisplay developed by Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, the robot provides operators with high-definition images of the surgical area and the movement of instruments.

4. Performance and testing

In February, Sony conducted an experiment at Aichi Medical University. Surgeons and medical practitioners who do not specialize in microsurgery used the prototype to create an anastomosis in animal blood vessels successfully.

Sony claims this was the world’s first instance of microvascular anastomosis using a surgical assistance robot with an automatic instrument exchange function.

Expert insights

Munekazu Naito, a professor in the Department of Anatomy at Aichi Medical University, remarked on humans’ superior brain and hand coordination, which allows for precise and delicate movements.

He noted that mastering microsurgery typically requires extensive training, but Sony’s robot demonstrated exceptional control over novice surgeons’ movements.

This technology enabled them to perform intricate tasks with skills comparable to experienced experts. Naito hoped surgical assistance robots would expand physicians’ capabilities and enhance advanced medical practices.

Future development and goals

Sony plans to collaborate with university medical departments and medical institutions to further develop and validate robotic assistance technology’s effectiveness. The ultimate goal is to resolve issues in the medical field and contribute to medical advancements through innovative robotic technology.

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Specialist Paediatric Job Vacancy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Specialist Paediatric Job Vacancy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates JOB DESCRIPTION Performs the professional duties of a pediatrician. To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis. Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics. Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines…

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Barbados Healthcare & Medical Tourism Market Segment Analysis By Specialty Type And Forecast Till 2030 : Grand View Research Inc.

San Francisco, 25 July 2023: The Report Barbados Healthcare & Medical Tourism Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Specialty Type (General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Fertility & Gynecology, Cosmetics), And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2030 The barbados healthcare & medical tourism market size is expected to reach USD 649.7 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.0% during the…

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Medical Radiation Detection, Monitoring & Safety Market IS Dominated by Hospitals

The total size of the medical radiation detection, monitoring, & safety market was USD 2,140.8 million in 2021, and it will advance at a rate of 8.3% in the years to come, to reach USD 4,373.8 million by 2030. The high occurrence of cancer, rising elderly population, increasing count of radio and nuclear diagnostic and therapeutic processes, and increasing count of diagnostic imaging centers…

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

$ABT Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript #earnings #markets #investing

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) Q1 2023 earnings call dated Apr. 19, 2023 Corporate Participants: Scott Leinenweber — Vice President, Investor Relations, Licensing and Acquisitions Robert Ford — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Funck — Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer Analysts: Lawrence Biegelsen — Wells Fargo — Analyst Joshua Jennings — Cowen and Company —…

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Not that one poster but I think the revolution will kill thousands of people because that's historically what has happened in every revolution. Even in Palestine you can see civilians and children being killed for daring to revolt, and the disabled also get left behind to die with no accessible medications or hospitals as they've all been bombed. I don't see a way it could work without this happening though so it ends up being a "Some of you may die but that's a price I'm willing to pay", which... Isn't that different from the other side who's also willing to let others die for their ideology.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/10/27/people-with-disabilities-not-spared-from-israels-war-machine-on-gaza-strip

I wasn't trying to argue that in a revolution, nobody would possibly die. I was trying to figure out why, in that person's mind, the two options seem to be "vote for Kamala" or "tens of millions of people die in a four year long revolutionary bloodbath".

Besides, as was already pointed out, people are already dying under capitalism and imperialism and colonialism. The people of Palestine did not fight back for no good reason, they fought back because they were dying at the hands of the Israeli occupation.

I don't think in the United States specifically we're going to suddenly have mass support for revolutionary socialism in the next four years, but for the same reasons, I don't think Trump is going to be able to magically install a fascist dictatorship by virtue of winning another term.

The conditions that provide opportunities for fascists also provide opportunities for socialists. We are in a minor economic downturn at the moment for sure. Prices are going up, wages are still stagnating, lots of people are having to stretch their budgets. But that's ordinary. We have people dying because they can't afford healthcare, and that's horrific, but it's also mundane. It will take an extraordinary economic crisis to push this country onto the brink, and yet such a crisis is inevitable due to the internal contradictions of capitalism.

The relative comfort and stability that the average US citizen experiences is by virtue of the massive poverty and instability that is inflicted on the average person elsewhere in the world. Capitalism and imperialism siphon wealth and labor from the third world and concentrate it in the first world, and any attempts by the masses in the third world to achieve prosperity and security will necessarily disrupt this process. These tensions will inevitably lead to economic collapse within the US and other first world imperialist nations, and this will happen sooner rather than later. Not four years soon, but I would not be surprised if it happened within the next fifty years.

We are not living in a time of peace that a bunch of insane radical leftists are threatening to upend for the sake of ideological purity. We are living in a time where the contradictions of capitalism are once again coming to a head. We are on the brink of another world war. The victory of capitalist counter-revolutionaries in the last century came at the cost of "tens of millions" of lives. Tolerating the imperialist warmongering of US politicians is inexcusable if we are supposed to care about people's lives.

When Kamala Harris brags about the United States having "the most lethal army in the world", she means it. She is more than willing to sacrifice millions of lives on the altar of US hegemony and US control over other nations. The bourgeoisie know full well what is coming and they are already preparing for it. The best time for us to organize was yesterday, and the second best time is today. The Democrats are the enemies of peace and freedom just as much as the Republicans are, and we should not waste our time acting like the former aren't just as eager and willing to throw the rest of us under the bus as the latter are.

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While TERFs and transphobes continually seek to undermine the rights of trans young people to receive trans-affirming healthcare such as puberty blockers, it is important to remember that they, like much of the medical establishment, are very happy for intersex infants to be subjected to non-medically necessary surgeries - usually for the purely aesthetic purposes of making their genitals appear more like “traditional cis ones” - long before they are capable of giving informed consent to them.

More than that, there are thousands of documented examples of medical professionals lying to parents about non-traditional reproductive systems in order to coerce them into subjecting their babies and children into unnecessary surgeries:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39979186.amp

https://www.hrw.org/report/2017/07/25/i-want-be-nature-made-me/medically-unnecessary-surgeries-intersex-children-us

These often cause issues requiring more and more surgeries as those intersex babies grow up, causing a great deal of unnecessary pain and suffering, and can mean the removal of sensitive tissues and the buildup of scar tissue that can make sex painful, cause trauma, and reduce the person’s enjoyment of it as an adult.

This is yet another example of how imposition of the sex/gender binary - instead of recognising them as spectra - is incredibly harmful across society. People deserve to find out who they are for themselves *and* to be believed when they *know* who they are instead of being shoved into rigid, harmful boxes that reflect ideology instead of reality.

(The artist is @LenaDirschel on Twitter and @BoPolenta on IG.)

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Elevate Your Relaxation with CBD Luxury Massage Oil

In the hustle and bustle of American life, we all crave those precious moments of peace and relaxation. Enter CBD Luxury Massage Oil, a true game-changer that seamlessly blends the calming prowess of CBD with the therapeutic joys of massage. Let’s take a journey into the world of CBD Massage Oil and discover why it’s become the go-to choice for folks across the USA seeking a touch of luxury and rejuvenation.

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural compound extracted from the hemp plant. What makes it stand out? Well, it’s non-psychoactive, meaning it won’t leave you feeling spaced out. Instead, it’s celebrated for its potential to bring a sense of calm and relaxation. And when you infuse it into a top-quality massage oil, magic happens.

Why is CBD Luxury Massage Oil making waves? For starters, it’s a relaxation powerhouse. CBD has a unique way of interacting with our endocannabinoid system, which plays a starring role in managing stress, anxiety, and mood. When you rub in that CBD goodness through a massage, it’s like a wave of tranquility washing over you — perfect for unwinding after a hectic day.

But that’s not all. CBD is also earning its stripes for potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Translation: CBD Massage Oil isn’t just a treat for your senses; it’s a balm for your body. Whether you’re an athlete recovering from a hardcore workout or just dealing with the usual aches and pains, this oil could be your new best friend.

Now, when you’re on the lookout for CBD Luxury Massage Oil in the USA, quality is key. Reputable brands put their products through rigorous third-party testing, ensuring you’re getting the good stuff without any unwanted extras. And here’s a tip: go for organic, full-spectrum CBD for the full package of benefits — what they call the entourage effect.

The carrier oils in CBD Massage Oil play a starring role too. Think jojoba, sweet almond, or coconut — these aren’t just there for show. They nourish your skin and amp up the glide and absorption of the CBD. The end result? A massage oil that not only feels like pure luxury but also leaves your skin thanking you.

Adding CBD Luxury Massage Oil to your self-care routine is like giving yourself a little slice of heaven. Whether you’re treating yourself to a professional massage or DIYing it at home, that added touch of CBD turns it into a moment of pure bliss and rejuvenation.

Of course, a friendly reminder: chat with a healthcare professional before diving in, especially if you have health conditions or are on medications. And always stick to the usage guidelines on the bottle for a safe and delightful experience.

In a nutshell, CBD Luxury Massage Oil offers a holistic approach to relaxation and well-being in the USA. By blending the therapeutic powers of CBD with top-notch carrier oils, it’s not just a massage; it’s an experience. So why not elevate your massage game with CBD Luxury Massage Oil? Your path to serenity awaits right here in the United States.

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Analog IC Market: From $83.2B (2023) to $146.5B (2033), CAGR 5.8%.

Analog IC Market : Analog ICs (Integrated Circuits) are essential components in electronics that process continuous signals, as opposed to digital ICs, which handle discrete signals. Analog ICs are used in a variety of applications, including amplifiers, voltage regulators, audio systems, sensors, and radio-frequency devices. These circuits play a pivotal role in converting real-world analog signals, such as sound, temperature, or light, into electronic signals that can be processed by digital systems. The versatility and efficiency of analog ICs make them critical for a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and healthcare.

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The market segments for analog ICs include operational amplifiers (Op-Amps), voltage regulators, audio ICs, power management ICs, and sensor ICs. These segments serve applications in consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive, medical devices, and telecommunications. Key trends in the market include the increasing demand for power-efficient analog ICs, advancements in mixed-signal ICs that combine both analog and digital functionalities, and the growth of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems that require advanced power management solutions. Additionally, the rise of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is driving the need for compact, low-power analog ICs.

The key drivers of the analog IC market include the demand for power-efficient electronics, the proliferation of IoT devices, and the growth of automotive electronics, especially in electric and autonomous vehicles. The ongoing miniaturization of devices and the need for high-performance electronics in sectors such as healthcare and telecommunications are also propelling market growth. Leading players in the analog IC industry include Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, NXP Semiconductors, STMicroelectronics, and Infineon Technologies.

#AnalogIC #IntegratedCircuits #PowerManagement #ElectronicsInnovation #SignalProcessing #IoTDevices #ConsumerElectronics #AutomotiveElectronics #MedicalDevices #PowerEfficiency #MixedSignalIC #OpAmps #AutomotiveTechnology #SensorICs #ElectronicComponents

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My First Ever Explanation Letter

A blog regarding the first time I was required to hand in my first ever explanation letter as a House Officer in the O&G Department. - #blogging #writing #medical #doctor #housemanship #malaysia #medicine

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Paul Roscoe, Chief Executive Officer, CLEW Medical – Interview Series

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Paul Roscoe, Chief Executive Officer, CLEW Medical – Interview Series

Paul Roscoe is the Chief Executive Officer of CLEW Medical.

Prior to joining Clew, Mr Roscoe was CEO of Trinda Health, and was responsible for establishing the company as the industry leader in quality oriented clinical documentation solutions.

CLEW Medical offers hospitals, healthcare systems and intensive care units advanced clinical intelligence and patient diagnostics using AI-powered, FDA-cleared predictive analytics and proprietary critical care models.

Could you start by telling us a bit more about CLEW Medical’s AI-enabled platform and its unique capabilities in the MedTech industry?

CLEW’s founding was based on the premise that data analytics and AI can significantly improve patient outcomes and clinician experience in high-acuity care settings. The clinical surveillance platform we’ve built is the first to have FDA-cleared AI-driven prediction models for critical care. Our system obtains data by integrating with all clinical data sources within a hospital and builds a near real-time physiological profile of each patient to continuously monitor their status. It then uses this data to provide predictive insights to identify patients who will likely have an adverse event – such as respiratory failure – and alert clinicians to intervene up to eight hours before the anticipated event. The platform’s high degree of accuracy also reduces the excessive number of false alarms, enabling clinicians to practice at the top of their license and focus on patients most in need of immediate intervention.

What were the key factors that contributed to the FDA clearance of CLEW’s AI-driven predictive models?

CLEW has embraced AI since its inception. Our founders and developmental leaders recognized the significance of fostering trust with caregivers, the individuals responsible for utilizing our technology to care for their most vulnerable patients. It was imperative that our technology undergo the same level of scrutiny and diligence in design, development, testing, and validation as the devices already in use by our users. To encourage the adoption of an AI solution for critical care settings, our team understood the necessity of building models with meticulous product development and quality systems. As a result, our AI model development leverages robust MLOPS (machine learning operations) infrastructure to meet regulatory expectations, such as the PCCP (pre-authorized change control plan) guidance from the FDA. Our AI models are methodically designed, while undergoing all necessary experiments for medical device regulatory clearance.

The robustness of the models and our internal processes resulted in the FDA classifying our solution as a class II medical device in early 2021, which exemplified a landmark, first-of-its-kind achievement. FDA medical device clearance serves as a testament to the quality of our end-to-end development process, which includes clinical validation studies conducted in real patient populations.

The recent study published in CHEST® Journal highlighted the predictive accuracy of your AI models. Can you discuss the methodology and the specific findings of this study?

A CLEW-trained ML algorithm was deployed in 14 intensive care units (ICUs) across two major health systems to predict intubation and vasopressor initiation events – in other words, events that require life-saving intervention – among critically ill adult patients. Its performance was measured against existing bedside monitoring alarms and the predictive effectiveness of telemedicine system alerts.

The study, designed to evaluate the tool’s accuracy and utility of alerts in ICUs, found that CLEW’s models for predicting patient deterioration were five times more accurate than and produced 50 times fewer alarms than the leading telemedicine system. The findings also show that the ML model has superior accuracy compared to traditional monitoring systems and drastically reduces unnecessary interruptions to clinician workflows.

How do the AI predictions made by CLEW’s platform potentially transform care delivery in the ICU? Could you elaborate on how these predictions improve outcomes and reduce complications?

CLEW’s platform produces opportunities for early interventions in high-risk patients and supports capacity management by identifying low-risk individuals who may be ready for step-down or discharge. This, in turn, decreases mortality and readmission rates, reduces complications caused by patient deterioration, and minimizes patients’ length of stay.

For example, within the first 24 hours of deployment at a major health system, our technology predicted hemodynamic instability in an ICU patient, which triggered a provider evaluation. Upon evaluating the patient, the provider ordered a CT scan and detected an abdominal bleed. The patient was rushed to the operating room for emergency surgery, infused with fluids and blood, and their life was ultimately saved. 24 hours later the patient was in stable condition.

Your system was found to be five times more accurate than a leading telemedicine monitoring system. What makes CLEW’s technology more effective in predicting critical patient deteriorations?

In general, ML-generated notifications are less frequent, have higher levels of accuracy and lower rates of errors such as false positives, and create longer pre-event lead times than other telemedicine system alerts and bedside monitoring system alarms. CLEW’s alerts are more accurate and functional and provide time for the care team to adopt countermeasures to prevent predicted outcomes. The sophisticated intelligence that CLEW provides is made possible by its ability to mine patient data from a health system’s electronic medical record (EMR), combined with ML models that have been rigorously tested and validated through peer-reviewed research and FDA clearance.

The study also noted a significant reduction in false alarms. How does reducing alarm fatigue benefit ICU staff, and what has been the feedback from healthcare professionals using your system?

98% of bedside monitoring notifications are false positives, leading to alarm fatigue and exacerbating historically high levels of clinician burnout. CLEW addresses alarm fatigue by reducing the number of auditory interruptions, increasing the percentage of actionable notifications for necessary provider intervention, and creating an overall calmer ICU environment. In essence, the platform’s accuracy and ability to reduce unnecessary workload via advanced ML models significantly improves ICU burnout. As part of the implementation process, CLEW’s customer success teams focus on the importance of clinical change management to ensure the technology is appropriately incorporated into the overall clinical decision-making process. The feedback from clinicians has been extremely positive.

How does the early notification feature of CLEW’s platform work, and what kind of interventions has it facilitated in real-world ICU settings?

Based on the incoming stream of information from bedside monitoring and life-support devices, as well as from the Electronic Health Record (EHR), the CLEW AI models can make predictions about the risk of patient deterioration and death over the next eight hours. With these predictive assessments, experienced clinicians can evaluate patients more closely and determine if there are applicable countermeasures to prevent the predicted deteriorations, instead of responding to them on an emergency basis.

For example, the CLEW platform can notify clinicians that a patient is highly likely to enter respiratory failure, which typically leads to intubation and mechanical ventilation. Upon receiving the alert, caregivers can then identify the patient has an excess of fluid that could start backing up into the lungs, and initiate diuretic therapy to reduce the fluids, thus preventing an intubation later. Our model can also anticipate whether a post-surgical patient is likely to become hemodynamically unstable and require vasoactive medication support. Armed with this knowledge in the absence of obvious symptoms, a CT-scan determined the patient had internal bleeding and was taken back to surgery to repair it. Ultimately, this intervention resulted in the patient being stabilized.

CLEW’s AI-enabled predictions also support hospitals with capacity management needs. Some patients will no longer require critical care and can be transferred to lower-acuity care units, freeing up beds to manage more critically ill patients. This allows the health system to improve capacity management and create access for more patients. This also increases contribution margin for the health system.

What are the next steps for CLEW Medical in terms of further developing and expanding the use of your AI-driven models in different healthcare settings?

We have already expanded the CLEW platform outside of critical care settings to include step-down units and emergency departments, and we are currently in the process of expanding across the remaining acute care beds of hospitals, including post-anesthesia care units (PACU) and general medical/surgical & specialty beds. The eventual ubiquity of inexpensive wearable monitors providing frequent vital signs information, along with our PCCP clearance, enables CLEW to expand its AI surveillance capabilities more broadly throughout acute care hospitals.

Additionally, as CLEW predictions are complementary to many other HIT systems including the EHR, we are working on delivering our insights via integration into a health system’s existing toolkit.  We have joined the Epic developers’ network and have demonstrated successful integration of advanced CLEW capabilities such as AI-driven predictions into the clinical user experience.

CLEW is also embarking on a novel, AI-driven approach to sepsis management, a devastating and sometimes deadly complication.

Where do you see the future of AI in improving ICU care over the next decade, and how does CLEW plan to be a part of this future?

Hospital patient populations are sicker than they used to be. With increasing age and lifestyle-related chronic illnesses alongside widespread caregiver shortages, the need for intelligent clinical surveillance continues to grow. Since many patients end up in ICUs because of missed opportunities to intervene earlier in the care process, CLEW is not only focused on using its AI to improve ICU care, but also on partnering with health system and industry innovators to improve all acute care. Our programmatic pipeline for AI development (MLOPS) will harness partner capabilities to grow FDA-cleared AI models beyond what CLEW develops on its own.

However, technology is only a part of solution. The use of AI in healthcare is not about replacing caregivers. In fact, AI can offer superior information to support their decision making to provide optimal clinical care, such as reducing noisy alerts that waste their time. CLEW is working with health systems and partners to learn from and educate caregivers on how AI tools can be effectively adopted and accepted into clinical practice. Research that validates the accuracy and efficacy of AI is required, so CLEW works with its customers to generate this proof with their own patient populations. This focused research effort supports implementation and adoption by bedside caregivers who would otherwise be skeptical.

To expedite new clinical implementations, we have the ability to update our platform to include newly discovered best practices within a month, something that typically takes years. Over the next decade, CLEW will be at the forefront of working with health systems to make effective clinical AI the informed and prescient partner of the human caregivers who may someday care for us or our loved ones.

Thank you for the great interview, readers who wish to learn more should visit CLEW Medical.