AI tool helps predict which patients need continued care after leaving the hospital

AI tool helps predict which patients need continued care after leaving the hospital

A doctor monitoring the progress of a patient. PHOTO/PEXELS By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from New York University (NYU) Langone Health, the study suggests that quickly identifying these patients would…

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West Africa: Lagos Hospital Conducts ‘West Africa’s First’ Robotic Gynaecological Surgery

West Africa: Lagos Hospital Conducts ‘West Africa’s First’ Robotic Gynaecological Surgery

“With robotic surgery, we removed two large tumours. She will go home today and return to work tomorrow.” The Prostate Clinic (TPC) Lagos has performed what it described as West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery. The procedure, carried out on Sunday, marked the clinic’s expansion of robotic surgery from male-focused treatments to women’s health interventions….

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AI engineer uses data to cut hospital readmissions

AI engineer uses data to cut hospital readmissions

Sylvester Tafirenyika ,co-founder of RoyalTech AI Labs. As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly shapes decision-making in healthcare, its real impact depends on how well it supports clinicians on the front lines. Behind the algorithms are individuals focused on ensuring technology simplifies care rather than adding complexity. One of them is Sylvester Tafirenyika, an AI and machine-learning…

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Netcare turns to wearables for 24/7 hospital patient monitoring

Netcare turns to wearables for 24/7 hospital patient monitoring

Netcare CEO Dr Richard Friedland JSE-listed private healthcare group Netcare has partnered with Dutch medical technology company Corsano Health to bring full-time diagnostics through wearable devices to its hospitals and clinics in South Africa. Netcare CEO Dr Richard Friedland said the partnership will allow for continuous patient monitoring and offer “numerous benefits” to Netcare’s staff…

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Syndicates bypassed database to loot R2bn at Tembisa Hospital

Syndicates bypassed database to loot R2bn at Tembisa Hospital

An analysis of 2 207 procurement bundles revealed serious procurement fraud at Tembisa Hospital. (Image Source: Tembisa Hospital Facebook) Coordinated syndicates allegedly bypassed the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) in an elaborate scheme that saw R2 billion siphoned from Tembisa Hospital. This is according to the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) interim report on the…

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