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neuroscience1 year ago

"Revolutionizing Neuroscience: High-Resolution Brain-Computer Interface Studies Launched at Multiple Sites"

A multidisciplinary team at Mount Sinai Hospital is conducting a study on a new brain-computer interface called the Layer 7 Cortical Interface, which features 1,024 electrodes for high-resolution mapping of brain activity. This innovative technology aims to provide detailed insights into brain functions and neurological conditions, potentially leading to new therapeutic approaches. The device, developed by Precision Neuroscience Corporation, is designed to minimize tissue damage and is being trialed in neurosurgical procedures to compare its data collection capabilities with standard cortical surface arrays.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-activity-mapping#brain-computer-interface#mount-sinai-hospital
healthcare1 year ago

"UnitedHealthcare-Mount Sinai Dispute Sparks Doctor Switch for Thousands"

Stalled contract negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and Mount Sinai Health System have led to Mount Sinai's hospitals and affiliated doctors being out of network for patients insured by UnitedHealthcare or Oxford, affecting about 80,000 patients. The dispute over pay rates has forced many New Yorkers to find new doctors or risk paying out-of-network prices, particularly impacting pregnant patients and those receiving cancer care. Mount Sinai sought significantly higher prices, but UnitedHealthcare refused, leading to the impending removal of Mount Sinai affiliated doctors from the network starting March 22.

via The New York Times|
#healthcare#insurance-dispute#mount-sinai-hospital
healthcare2 years ago

The Impact of AI Chatbots and Generative AI in Healthcare and HR

Mount Sinai Hospital and other elite healthcare institutions are investing heavily in AI software and education to transform the future of medicine. AI tools are being used to detect diseases, automate clinical notes, and predict patient outcomes. However, there is growing tension among healthcare workers who fear that AI may lead to wrong diagnoses, compromise patient data privacy, and be used as an excuse to cut staff. Critics argue that software cannot replace the human touch and that there is limited empirical evidence to demonstrate AI's actual improvement in patient care. Strong federal regulation and physician oversight are seen as crucial to address these concerns.

via The Washington Post|
#ai-in-healthcare#concerns#doctors
fire-incident2 years ago

Multiple Fires Erupt at Mount Sinai Hospital in East Harlem, Causing Injuries and Patient Relocation

A two-alarm fire broke out in a sub-cellar generator room at Mount Sinai Hospital on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Most patients were instructed to stay in their rooms while firefighters extinguished the blaze. Twenty patients were temporarily relocated to unaffected areas of the hospital. The fire, believed to be electrical in nature, was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. Madison Avenue was temporarily closed for FDNY activity but has since reopened.

via WABC-TV|
#electrical-fire#fdny#fire
music2 years ago

Musician Jesse Malin Paralyzed from Spinal Stroke.

Musician Jesse Malin has revealed that he is currently paralyzed from the waist down after suffering a rare spinal stroke last month. Doctors are unsure of his ability to overcome the paralysis, but Malin is undergoing three rounds of physical therapy each day to learn how to move his body without the use of his legs and to do daily tasks. He will be discharged later this month and will be in a wheelchair while he continues to recover.

via Billboard|
#jesse-malin#mount-sinai-hospital#music
labor-relations2 years ago

Doctors Strike at Elmhurst Hospital in NYC Over Pay Inequality and Pandemic Treatment Disparities

Over 150 unionized resident physicians at Elmhurst Hospital in New York City have gone on a planned five-day strike, demanding pay equal to their non-union colleagues at Mount Sinai Hospital. The doctors, who are part of the committee of interns and residents union, say their non-union counterparts at Mount Sinai's Upper East Side campus make $7,000 more than them annually. Mount Sinai has responded by offering a 19.1% compounded increase in pay across three years and is committed to finding a mutually acceptable solution as soon as possible.

via CBS New York|
#doctors-strike#elmhurst-hospital#labor-relations