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health1 year ago

New Studies Reveal Long COVID Affects More Americans Than Expected

A study by Mass General Brigham suggests that 22.8% of Americans may have long COVID, significantly higher than the CDC's 6.9% estimate. Using an AI tool, researchers analyzed electronic records from nearly 300,000 patients to identify symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. The study, published in Med, highlights the challenges in diagnosing long COVID, especially in marginalized communities. The AI tool aims to improve diagnosis and treatment, with potential applications for other conditions like diabetes and COPD.

via Newsmax|
#ai-in-healthcare#cdc#health
health1 year ago

Long COVID's Hidden Impact: Affecting 1 in 5 with Heart Risks

A new AI tool developed by Mass General Brigham has identified long COVID in 22.8% of patients, significantly higher than previous estimates. By analyzing health records from nearly 300,000 patients, the tool uses 'precision phenotyping' to distinguish long COVID symptoms from other conditions, improving diagnostic accuracy by 3%. This approach may enhance understanding and treatment of long COVID, while addressing biases in traditional diagnostic methods. The study highlights the potential for AI to improve healthcare outcomes and research into long COVID's genetic and biochemical factors.

via Neuroscience News|
#ai#health#healthcare
healthcare1 year ago

"Massachusetts Hospitals Revise Infant Neglect Reporting Policies to Address Structural Racism"

Mass General Brigham hospitals will no longer report suspected infant neglect solely based on a positive drug test, instead requiring written consent before conducting such tests on expectant mothers or infants in most cases, in an effort to address racial and ethnic inequities in healthcare and the disproportionate impact of substance abuse disorder on Black individuals during pregnancy.

via NBC Boston|
#drug-testing#healthcare#healthcare-policy
healthcare1 year ago

"Mass General Brigham Hospitals Unify for Integrated Clinical Services"

Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals, part of Mass General Brigham, are integrating clinical services across their network to create disease-focused institutes and provide more coordinated care for over 2.6 million patients annually. The integration will merge 34 departments and is not expected to result in job cuts. The move aims to address staffing shortages, capacity challenges, and improve patient access to specialists across different specialties.

via The Boston Globe|
#clinical-services#healthcare#healthcare-system
healthcare1 year ago

Steward Health Care's Financial Woes Prompt Potential Exit from Massachusetts Market

Mass General Brigham, a major healthcare institution in Massachusetts, is being considered as a potential savior for Steward Health Care's struggling hospitals in the state. With its substantial resources, MGB could potentially prevent a crisis by absorbing some of Steward's hospitals. However, the complex financial and regulatory challenges, including real estate ownership, unpaid rent, Medicaid patient mix, and antitrust concerns, make the situation difficult to navigate. State officials are waiting for Steward to present a formal plan, emphasizing the need to prioritize patients in any potential deal.

via The Boston Globe|
#healthcare#healthcare-financing#hospitals
healthcare2 years ago

"Mass General Brigham and M.V. Hospital Advocate for Winter Vaccinations, No Patient Mask Mandate"

Mass General Brigham, the largest health system in Massachusetts, has announced that it will not require patients and visitors to wear masks during the upcoming winter months. However, staff may be mandated to wear masks in certain circumstances if respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and others, reach certain levels. The health system will implement a phased approach based on the percentage of patients presenting with respiratory illness symptoms. If the level exceeds 2.85 percent for two consecutive weeks, healthcare personnel will be required to wear masks during direct patient interactions, while patients and visitors will be strongly encouraged to wear masks. The health system aims to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses while monitoring infection levels.

via The Boston Globe|
#covid-19#healthcare#influenza
healthcare2 years ago

Mass General Brigham Residents and Fellows Vote to Unionize.

Resident physicians at Mass General Brigham have voted to unionize, with 75% of those who voted supporting the move. The new bargaining unit will represent around 2,500 resident physicians and fellows across several of the system's hospitals. Residents are seeking better pay, benefits, and working conditions to accommodate their tough schedules and help them afford the cost of living in Boston. The Committee of Interns and Residents, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, has been adding members at hospitals across the country. The election results must be certified by the National Labor Relations Board before union leaders can start polling members on their concerns and take those issues to the bargaining table.

via WBUR News|
#contract-negotiations#healthcare#mass-general-brigham