The use of generative AI may not be helpful in reducing burnout in health care, new research suggests. Previous research indicated that increased time spent using electronic health record (EHR) systems and handling administrative responsibilities has been a burden on doctors. So some people had heralded artificial intelligence as a potential solution — yet recent investigations by U.S. health systems …
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Nurses call for change as many reveal they're ‘extremely likely’ to leave profession: ‘Emotional, stressful'
Nurses aren’t optimistic that this year will be any better than last year — and more than one-third of them are “extremely likely” to change jobs. That’s according to a new survey by AMN Healthcare, a health care workforce solutions company based in Texas. The majority of nurses (80%) said they think 2024 will be either “no better or worse” …
Read More »Hospitals facing unprecedented threats; you must secure your health records today
Imagine you rush to the emergency room, but after five hours, they tell you to find another hospital. Or you check in at your specialist’s office for a chronic condition, only to find they have no access to your entire medical history. Both of these scenarios happened. The cyberattack on one of the largest health systems in the U.S., Ascension, …
Read More »FIRST ON FOX: Biden gets boost from major health care group warning Trump poses 'threat to public health'
FIRST ON FOX: President Biden is getting a boost from a major group of former medical officials who say they are concerned about the “threat” former President Trump poses to public health. The group of 48 individuals is led by Dr. Andrew Gurman, former president of the American Medical Association (AMA), and includes six other former AMA presidents, a former …
Read More »As Ozzy Osbourne announces stem cell therapy, experts urge caution, highlight risks
As rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has turned to stem cell therapy, some experts caution that it’s not for everyone. At the start of his latest episode of “Ozzy Speaks” on SiriusXM with Billy Morrison, Osbourne revealed that he recently returned from a follow-up appointment “after having some stem cells put in me.” The rocker also had a previous treatment approximately …
Read More »Ask a doctor: 'Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?'
Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? “When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the pressure within the joint changes,” Dr. William Kemp, a neurosurgeon at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute), told Fox News Digital. “This can cause a sudden release …
Read More »Seniors and breast cancer: Why aren’t older women told to get mammograms?
A major public health agency last week expanded its breast cancer screening guidelines to include younger women — but some people are concerned that one key age group has been excluded. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced on April 30 that women between ages 40 and 74 should get mammograms every other year. This is a significant change …
Read More »National Nurses Week 2024: How to celebrate and show appreciation to the nurses in your life
National Nurses Week runs from May 6-12 and is a time to celebrate nurses and the work they do every day. During the week, many restaurants and stores hold special deals for nurses. May 12, the last day of National Nurses Week, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, a historically influential nurse, who was born in 1820. AMERICANS TRUST NURSES …
Read More »As cholera cases rise worldwide, health officials sound 'concerning' alarm about vaccine shortages
As cholera continues to surge — and as vaccines remain in short supply — experts are warning about the global risk. Cholera is a bacterial disease typically spread by food and water, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration. It has been on the rise around the world since 2021. Each year, there are some 1.3 to 4 million cases of …
Read More »Pennsylvania mom seeks ‘perfect match’ bone marrow donor to cure daughter’s rare disorder: ‘Crucial need’
A 10-year-old girl in Pennsylvania is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant — and her mother is on a mission to find the perfect match. Lani Walter suffers from a disease called DOCK8 deficiency (dedicator of cytokinesis 8 deficiency), an immunodeficiency syndrome that can cause recurrent, life-threatening infections. DOCK8 is very rare, with only 250 people worldwide currently …
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