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3 days ago

Hope for the Blind Eye Hospital / LEMEG Architects

Hope for the Blind Eye Hospital integrates a human-centered, nature-focused design, contrasting traditional hospital approaches that often emphasize efficiency at the expense of patient experience.
Renovation
Healthcare
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

Healthcare Tech Giants Post Record Quarters as AI Spending Hits $4 Billion | HackerNoon

Healthcare technology market value projected to exceed $730 billion by 2029 due to rising investments in AI and digital initiatives.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Anxiety of Healing

Anxiety often arises during recovery from illness, complicating feelings of joy and leading to unexpected emotional responses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

When do you know when it's time to stop cancer treatment? She knew her final act of control

Betsy Lewis maintained control over her decisions while facing stage IV lung cancer.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Neurologist solves New York woman's mystery illness 6 years after her symptoms started

Henry's medical mystery was finally solved by Dr. Christian Amlang, a neurologist and movement disorder specialist, who diagnosed her with functional neurological disorder after she saw seven other doctors.
Health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

She's Not Imagining It: The Continuing Medical Dismissal of Women

A recent survey of 900 women aged 25-34 found that 93% reported feeling dismissed when seeking medical help. Over 40% visited multiple providers to receive a diagnosis.
Women
#healthcare
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's role in patient-centric care

Healthcare practitioners must improve patient engagement through technology to meet rising consumer expectations.
Generative AI adoption in healthcare is crucial to enhance patient experience and avoid losing patients.
fromHackernoon
4 years ago
Healthcare

In the Age of Instant Everything, Why Are Sick Patients Still Waiting Hours in Medical Waiting Rooms | HackerNoon

The medical waiting room inefficiency persists despite advanced technology in healthcare.
fromHackernoon
4 years ago
Healthcare

In the Age of Instant Everything, Why Are Sick Patients Still Waiting Hours in Medical Waiting Rooms | HackerNoon

Healthcare
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

'I cried from relief' over new heart condition treatment at St George's Hospital

Pulsed Field Ablation is a new procedure for treating atrial fibrillation, offering a minimally invasive alternative with positive patient outcomes.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Patients 'left on soiled sheets' in Queen's Hospital A&E corridors, report finds

A report detailing patient experiences reveals significant shortcomings in A&E services at Romford hospital, including neglect and overcrowding.
fromLogRocket Blog
1 month ago

Leader Spotlight: Building an effortlessly personal healthcare experience, with Christina Valls - LogRocket Blog

Establishing a product function in healthcare organizations enhances technological integration, scalability, and ensures successful adoption of innovative solutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NHS hospital funding could be tied to patient satisfaction under government plans

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, noted, 'None of our members have raised this idea with us as a way of improving care... unless this is very carefully designed and evaluated, there is a risk that providers could be penalised for more systemic issues.'
Public health
#health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Psychedelics, Psychiatry, and Moving Toward the Monstrous

Psychiatry lacks dialogue with patients about their personal experiences, which is pivotal for their understanding and healing.
#chronic-pain
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Doctors dismissed my pain. I eventually discovered I had a rare tumor

The dismissal of pain in Black patients often leads to undiagnosed conditions and lasting suffering.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Mental health

If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis

Chronic conditions can present symptoms that may be misperceived as normal until a professional diagnosis reveals otherwise.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Mental health

If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis

fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Negative Consequences of Invalidating Patients' Symptoms

Statements meant to be reassuring, like 'it's probably nothing,' communicate to patients that their concerns are being minimized.
Alternative medicine
fromLogRocket Blog
2 months ago

Leader Spotlight: Structuring teams around two different user groups, with Espen Scheuer - LogRocket Blog

NexHealth accelerates healthcare innovation through a universal API and a patient experience platform targeting developers and providers.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 49. My life is different after treatment, and I've learned to embrace it.

Henry Butler's journey with prostate cancer highlights the overwhelming challenge of choosing from multiple treatment options.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Surgeons bid for medical first: Removing spinal tumor through patient's eye

Karla Flores underwent a groundbreaking surgery to remove a spinal tumor through her eye socket, potentially transforming treatment for similar tumors.
Mental health
fromEngadget
3 months ago

VR is helping to make daunting medical treatments more bearable for patients

VR technology, like the Apple Vision Pro and wellness apps such as Tripp, significantly aids in reducing treatment-related anxiety for patients during infusion therapy.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Staten Island hospital shuts down most patient and visitor parking, leaving thousands searching for space

Staten Island University Hospital closed its main parking lot, causing significant inconvenience for patients and visitors.
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Cancer Support Community's Lafayette expansion reflects a different approach to recovery care

Dexter Louie finds healing through community while supporting fellow cancer survivors after his diagnosis.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Gene therapy frees hemophilia patient from constant worry, needles - Harvard Gazette

Gene therapy is providing hope and improved quality of life for hemophilia patients.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Telemedicine and Prescription Drugs

Telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling remote consultations and faster medication delivery, reshaping patient expectations and the pharma business.
Cancer
fromtime.com
4 months ago

A Full-Body MRI Scan Could Save Your Life. Or Ruin It

Whole-body MRI scans are gaining popularity, yet most experts caution their efficacy in accurately detecting health issues compared to traditional imaging.
Calvin Sun's experience highlights the tension between patient urgency and expert caution in medical diagnostics.
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