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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Researchers in 2019 developed a machine learning method to accurately quantify immune cells in the vicinity of oral cancer cells. Smart toothbrush While AI helps dental professionals provide better treatments, smart toothbrushes enable all of us to take better care of our teeth. And there are so many such devices on the market.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare use, mortality, and human rights of persons living with dementia in Canada [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

2019/pre-pandemic and 2020/pandemic cohorts included 167,095 vs. 173,240 PLWD living in the community and 93,374 vs. 92,434 PLWD residing in nursing homes (NHs), respectively. Outcomes: Rates of all-cause emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and mortality. Setting: Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Quebec.

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An Evaluation of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Incidence, Treatment, and Guideline Adherence in an Ambulatory Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results: Between 1/1/2019 and 12/31/2021, 4385 persons were treated for chlamydia and gonorrhea were documented within the MedStar system. 52.7% (n=2311/4385) were diagnosed in a Hospital / ED setting, 25.2% (1107) within a primary care setting, and 18.1% Population Studied: Individuals with gonorrhea and chlamydia positive tests.

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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

This study uncovered negative and positive provider, treatment, and system-related factors that contribute to these patients’ experiences and offered recommendations for improving care experiences.” Provide printed “What to Expect” one‑pagers at registration to align patient expectations with ED capabilities. Safety net at capacity.

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Episode 262: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 18 – Remedying Health Inequities Driven by the Carceral System

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Incarceration negatively affects the physical and mental health of people who are incarcerated as well as their family members and loved ones, and limits access to healthcare before, during, and after incarceration. This discussion is hosted by Sudarshan Krishnamurthy, Ashley Cooper, and Alec J.

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She is the Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Jeffrey Bridge, a leading researcher at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kevin M.

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She is the Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The episode also explores how digital tools can help youth manage their mental health, while also noting the need for culturally relevant care providers.