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The radiologist workforce shortage is not primarily driven by attrition, as revealed by recent research. Instead, the insufficient influx of new radiologists is a significant factor. This shortage can lead to delays in care, potential errors, and radiologist burnout. During these challenging times, vRad’s teleradiology services offer vital support by providing scalable, subspecialty coverage, and leveraging AI to enhance efficiency. By partnering with vRad, hospitals and radiology groups can maintain high-quality patient care despite workforce challenges. https://lnkd.in/g4EhCcKp

Precision medicine, often referred to as personalized medicine, is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals approach treatment by leveraging an individual’s unique DNA to create customized care plans. On this episode of The 4-Eyed Professor, Dr. Chris Lievens welcomes guest Meghan Spell to discuss the evolution of precision medicine—from its introduction over two decades ago during the Human Genome Project under Bill Clinton's leadership to its current applications in healthcare. Despite years of progress, the promise of precision medicine is still unfolding. Join the conversation as they explore how this innovative approach could shape the future of patient care in optometry and beyond. #MeghanSpell #DrChrisLievens #4EyedProfessor #Optometry #Eyecare #PrecisionMedicine #PersonalizedCare #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare #DefocusMedia

Don't forget to register to join next week's #CroakeyLIVE webinar on the Australian Government’s Independent Scope of Practice Review, 'Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce', which examines the barriers and incentives health practitioners face working to their full scope of practice in primary care. Why does this review matter, and whose voices need to be heard in this important policy debate? Sponsored by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT), the webinar will bring together a panel of leading experts including Professor Mark Cormack, Carolyn Heyes, Antony Nicholas and Professor Stephen Duckett. #scopeofpractice #primaryhealthcare #publichealth #ASMIRT #Medicare

I think we can all value “a 2nd pair of eyes 👀 “ in our practices. ✅ Any help & support to healthcare workers particularly those who do not have formal training in radiology & image interpretation should find #AI a helpful adjunct to existing clinical practices ✅ Humans🧍♂️🧍♀️still rule over tech in some ways & working collaboratively with #AI is the way forwards in delivering safe & efficient healthcare to the masses AZmed #AI #MSK #imaging #Rayvolve #RSNA2024

If you have signed up for the American Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Update Livestream (running Tuesday, April 30 through Saturday, May 4, 2024) then join me and Katelynne J. Freeman Friday afternoon, May 3 from 1:15–4:15 p.m. CT. We'll be talking about the 'The New Era of Value-Based Payment' and how you can lean in on #ValueBasedCare. It should be a good interactive discussion! #AAFP #FamilyMedicine #PaymentReform #PrimaryCare

Child Life Specialists are true superheroes for kids facing scary medical procedures like MRIs. 💪✨ Did you know their incredible care can reduce the need for MRI sedation by up to 50%? And with the right preparation, 80% of children can undergo MRIs without sedation. In fact, some studies show success rates as high as 98.4%! 🙌 We’re so inspired by this that we’ve designed our Virtual Reality MRI Sim to support these efforts. It’s all about helping kids feel calm, confident, and ready for their MRI experience—while making it a little more fun along the way. If you’re a hospital, Child Life Specialist, healthcare innovator, or even a parent with a child who needs an MRI soon, try it out for free for 3 months and see the impact for yourself: https://lnkd.in/dpsN-vrm #ChildLifeSpecialists #GetWellPals #PlayToHeal #MRI #HealthTech 📖 Sources: https://lnkd.in/dcwM6CGk https://lnkd.in/d-dyaK9D  https://lnkd.in/dHSYwaP4 https://lnkd.in/dMVyfUee

External Focus + Drop Jumps = Improvement It can be tempting to correlate a new way of doing things with complication. Physical therapy is a field where new information is constantly coming forward, requiring therapists and clinicians to reevaluate their current operations. The easy way forward is to keep doing what you're doing because it yields results. But a new system can still be simple. That principle is highlighted by the research of Welling, Benjaminse, Gokeler, and Otten (cited below), who wanted to discover the methods by which post-ACLR patients better retain relearned skills. To accomplish this, they had groups supplement vertical drop jump tests with traditional internal focus (IF) drills. They also had an external focus (EF) and a video (VI) group, each designed to draw patient attention away from the action of jumping. The results clearly showed that patients in the latter two groups significantly improved in the safety and stability of their post-drop-jump landings, while the IF group showed no great change at all. Incorporating new methods is a great way to prevent stagnation in patient recovery! #verticaljump #physicaltherapy #rehabilitation #acl #aclr #externalfocus

✒️ Happy to share the online version of our paper on Human Digital Twins for Behavior Change, based on a running example from diabetes care: see https://rdcu.be/dX0kq Abstract: Patients with type 2 diabetes need to adhere to a healthy lifestyle to prevent suffering from short-term and long-term escalations. A key aspect of treatment is to supplement educational content with techniques for behavior change. Unfortunately, introducing change and maintaining it is notoriously hard. We explore a novel approach to personalization in the context of Human Digital Twins (HDTs), that facilitates a bidirectional data flow between patients and their digital counterparts. While current #mHealth tools show potential, there is room for improvement in incorporating the concept of such twins and considering the complexity of behavior change. We developed a novel architecture that enables mHealth tools, through the lens of the #Transtheoretical Model of behavior change, to focus on multiple stages of change and personalize functionalities based on an #HDT model that is trained more holistically. Our modular HDT is made of three subcomponents: a health literacy model, a daily activities model, and a model of the user’s player type. Our primary contribution is the demonstration of its relevance and feasibility toward the application of personalization for behavior change in patients with diabetes. Nostalgic memories on the many discussions with co-authors Catarina Oliveira, Lorenzo James, and Alireza Khanshan 👴

This week is dedicated to raising awareness about Geographic Atrophy (GA), an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that can lead to vision loss. GA affects millions worldwide and has a profound impact on patients' quality of life. As optometrists, staying informed about the latest advancements in diagnosing and managing GA is crucial. Early detection and patient education play pivotal roles in slowing progression and supporting those affected. Let’s use this week to share knowledge, highlight cutting-edge research, and advocate for our patients by emphasizing the importance of comprehensive eye exams. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against GA. #GeographicAtrophyAwareness #EyeCare #Optometry411 #AMD #VisionHealth #EyeCareProfessionals

This activity consists of a recorded presentation at the 2024 Women's Health and Wellness Masterclass, held in April 2024 in Dana Point, CA.  The symposium, "The Risk Stratification and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease in Women: Uncovering and Addressing Disparities to Improve Outcomes" was presented by Pam Rajendran Taub, MD FACC FASPC, Erin Michos, MD, and Jennifer Green MD. ➡️ Review conventional and women-specific risk factors for CKD progression in women and earn CMEs: https://cmhc.info/3zNAKaX #CMHC #CardiometabolicHealthCongress #CKD #ChronicKidneyDisease #Kidney #WomensHealth #PatientCare #CME #MedicalEducation #MedicalResource #Cardiology #Cardiologist #Physician #Clinician