How to Avoid Racial Bias in Artificial Intelligence
As excitement grows around AI and the benefits it could have in healthcare, concerns remain about the technology’s pitfalls.
All articles by Alyssa Capel
Iron Deposition Provides Cognitive Clues in Patients With Parkinson Disease
Up to half of patients with Parkinson disease are also diagnosed with dementia, but tools to track changes in cognition are lacking.
Possible Molecular Signature for Young-Onset Parkinson Disease Identified
There is a distinct genetic signature for young-onset Parkinson disease even in cells from those who have no known Parkinson disease-related mutations.
The Case for Crowdsourcing in Health Research
Crowdsourcing has been used in the health and medical research fields to potentially create low-cost, community-driven interventions.
Updating Disclosures for Authors of Medical Journals
The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors is taking steps to identifying potential conflicts of interest through changes to a key form.
Concussion Incidence May Be Highest Among Nonathlete Undergraduate Students
Researchers determined that although the incidence of concussion was similar among men and women, the rate of non-sport-related concussion was higher than that of sport-related concussion.
Most Patients With Opioid-Related Hospitalizations Have Chronic Conditions
Since patients with chronic diseases are often prescribed opioids, researchers sought to examine the association between opioid-related hospitalization and patients with chronic disease. Since patients with chronic diseases are often prescribed opioids, researchers sought to examine the association between opioid-related hospitalization and patients with chronic disease.
Do Patients Care About the Cultural Competence of Healthcare Providers?
According to results published in JAMA Network Open, nonwhite, low-income, and underin-sured patients were more likely to view the cultural competency of providers as important and less likely to report being treated with respect.
The Shifting Racial Demographics of Synthetic Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths
A recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed how rates of overdose deaths changed between 2015 and 2017 in people aged 18 years and older.
Does Limited English Proficiency Affect Readmission Rates?
A research letter recently published in JAMA examined the correlation between limited English proficiency (LEP) and revisits or readmissions after hospitalization.
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