When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, early detection is not the end but the beginning
Through medical advancements in molecular imaging, this Singapore patient and doctor duo are working together to understand Alzheimer’s better When a retired clerical worker in her 70s started experiencing periods of memory loss, she quickly understood that something was amiss. Her mother was a dementia patient and passed away two years ago. She continued monitoring her condition for 12 months, but did not experience much improvement. In late 2017, she was invited to attend a talk about dementia organized by
This hospital in Indonesia is proof that going digital is a worthy investment
Digital radiology solutions have helped Premier Bintaro Hospital reduce costs by 31% and reduce patient turnaround time by 38% It is no doubt that advancements in technology have transformed lives and businesses in recent years. Businesses are eager to incorporate digital solutions into their operations to drive efficiency and precision. The trend is no different in Southeast Asia’s healthcare industry where early adopters are proving that “digital” is not just a buzzword but is an investment worth considering. The RS Premier Bintaro (RSPB) hospital
Safe Sleep from Day One: Teaching New Moms How to Keep Their Babies Safe in Their Own Beds
This bassinet keeps newborns close to their mom, facilitating family-centered care and safe sleep practices in hospital maternity wards Sleep – it might be the most talked-about topic after a baby is born. It’s one of the most important safety issues for new moms and babies. According to the CDC, there are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies each year. In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new safe sleep guidelines that called for infants to sleep
What’s 140,000 times stronger than earth’s magnetic field and can see inside your head? This elephant-sized magnet
The University of Iowa was one of the first facilities to install an actively shielded 7T MR system*, one of the most powerful MR platforms available for research purposes June 2014 marked a new era of imaging at the University of Iowa. After decades as a leading MR research facility, the university installed a GE Healthcare 7T platform, one of the most powerful MR systems available for research purposes. University of Iowa researchers hoped it would help them better understand
Mission Not Impossible: A New App Will See the Signs of Sepsis Risk and Signal Staff to Take Action
How one hospital is increasing its command center capabilities to improve sepsis management in patients When a specialized medical team at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, considered GE Healthcare’s NASA-style mission control center that relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage care coordination, patient transfers, and throughput, not everyone at the academic health center was supportive initially. After thorough testing, however, the AI delivered results that earned the team’s confidence to move forward and launch the center. Mission accomplished In
Searching for Sepsis—Fast and Slow
Unlocking Insights to Empower Clinicians Doctors are human beings, and some patients leave an impression that lasts a lifetime. Early in his career, Jeff Hersh, Ph.D., M.D., Chief Medical Officer of GE Healthcare, cared for an elderly gentleman who reminded him of his own grandfather. Hersh was covering the ICU when a woman brought in her 76-year-old husband in the middle of the night. In addition to being confused, the man displayed multiple physical signs of distress: respiratory rate 26,
