AI ability to mimic empathy worries, rather than comforts, many researchers
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
Two studies evaluated AI’s use in two very important care contexts, mental health and cancer care, and noted concerns about mimicking empathy.
In trial, researchers test EHR alerts to lower harmful screenings, overtreatment in seniors
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Researchers devised a new way to ensure that older adults aren’t being overtreated or tested needlessly via unnecessary screenings.
VR relaxation therapy could be important tool for palliative care, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A VR program that provides relaxation therapy for palliative care patients could be better than in-person options, new research shows.
Cancer patients latest cohort shown to benefit from VR therapy tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 19, 2023
VR tools are increasingly being used for purposes beyond mere entertainment. including as a therapy tool for cancer patients.
These medical innovations are good news for aging adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2022
Sepsis, prostate cancer, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, hypertension. These are some of the conditions that will benefit from medical advancements noted on the Cleveland Clinic’s recently announced...