Artificial Intelligence Creates Inroads to Ophthalmology Clinical Practice
SAN DIEGO — As some experts sound the alarm about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), ophthalmologists have begun embracing AI as a means to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care. During a first-of-its-kind session at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, speakers discussed ongoing efforts to develop and […]
How To Stop Reaching For Your Phone Right When You Wake Up
It’s 6:30 a.m., and the alarm on your phone is going off. You roll over to turn it off and notice you already have several notifications. You promise yourself you’re just going to respond to that one text from your sister and put your phone down. Then you see you have a Slack DM from […]
Medicare Expected to Become Insolvent by 2031, Trustees Say
WASHINGTON — Interest groups here are sounding the alarm about a new report from the Medicare trustees that extended by 3 years the estimate for when the program would become insolvent. “Based on our best estimates, this year’s reports show that the Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust Fund will be able to pay 100% of total […]
‘Junk Sleep’ Could Explain Why You’re Tired After A Full Night’s Rest
Your alarm just went off. Ugh. Still tired, you groan and press “snooze” a couple more times before eventually forcing yourself out of bed. After doing the math, you realize you technically slept enough hours (even though you could definitely sleep more). Maybe you’ve even been trying to go to bed earlier and feel frustrated […]
Stylish Pill Cases and Organizers For Your Daily Medication
Whether you need a daily alarm on your smartphone or a giant handwritten note on your bathroom mirror, it’s not always easy to remember to take your meds. This can be especially true if you’re traveling, at work or just out of the house and need to bring your medication regimen on the go. While […]
Stylish Pill Cases and Organizers For Your Daily Medication
Whether you need a daily alarm on your smartphone or a giant handwritten note on your bathroom mirror, it’s not always easy to remember to take your meds. This can be especially true if you’re traveling, at work or just out of the house and need to bring your medication regimen on the go. While […]
A Letter From the Front Lines of Quarantining With Kids
We saw this coming. Pediatricians sounded the alarm as cases of viral upper respiratory infections poured into our emergency departments, wards, and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) earlier this summer. We warned citizens and lawmakers about what might happen if we sent our children back to school without reliable mitigation efforts in place. As a […]