UW Health nurses test AI tools for patient messaging

A cohort of nurses are trialing generative artificial intelligence to draft responses to patient messages in Epic’s MyChart patient portal.  News from healthcareitnews.com ​A cohort of nurses are trialing generative artificial intelligence to draft responses to patient messages in Epic’s MyChart patient portal. 

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With Microsoft and Google, White House offers cybersecurity tools for rural hospitals

The AHA and National Rural Health Association are also onboard for the initiative, which will offer grants, free endpoint security advice and other resources for critical access and emergency hospitals.  News from healthcareitnews.com ​The AHA and National Rural Health Association are also onboard for the initiative, which will offer grants, free endpoint security advice and other…

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Outdoor workout ideas to make the most of summer

Summer is a good time for early morning & evening outdoor workouts, here are some outdoor activities that can make you feel fresh & fit. Summer is a good time for early morning & evening outdoor workouts, here are some outdoor activities that can make you feel fresh & fit.  Health and Fitness, Health Tips, Exercises &…

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Ozempic and Wegovy linked to lower risk of alcoholism

People taking semaglutide, also called Ozempic and Wegovy, either for weight loss or type 2 diabetes, were less likely to become addicted to alcohol  New Scientist – Health ​People taking semaglutide, also called Ozempic and Wegovy, either for weight loss or type 2 diabetes, were less likely to become addicted to alcohol 

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How the body roundness index may replace the body mass index

A newly published study presented an alternative to the body mass index measurement called the body roundness index. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar explains scrutiny over BMI and how the new measurement could be more precise in estimating weight composition.  NBC News Health ​A newly published study presented an alternative to the body mass index…

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