Patient Safety

The safety of three therapeutic methods, each featuring electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy-guided microwave ablation, was established in patients with multiple bilateral ground-glass opacities, according to study results.

In a newly published paper, the American Academy of Neurology promoted 12 key concepts for patients and providers to successfully promote and maintain brain health.

In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, discusses the mounting threat of cyberattacks on health care organizations and how employees are often “the weakest link” in their defense.

LOS ANGELES — A novel electronic system may help clinicians remotely track patients in an epilepsy monitoring unit and prevent adverse events, according to a poster from the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting.

In this Healio video, Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, explains that while many cosmetics are not tested for safety around the eyes, new research shows that three Lumify Eye Illuminations products are both safe and effective for use.

In this video, Nadia Daneshvar, JD, MPH, a health IT policy associate at ACP, discussed the organization’s recent recommendations on the development and use of AI in health care.

SAN DIEGO — Fewer patients with lung nodules had complications during a navigational bronchoscopy procedure vs. a CT-guided biopsy, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

After concerns were raised by the Kentucky Optometric Association, the state attorney general on May 10 announced a settlement with Warby Parker for violating Kentucky’s Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act with its online vision test.

Looking directly at the sun is never safe, but the temptation is high during a rare event like a solar eclipse.

The FDA has issued a safety communication regarding reports of fire, smoke, burns and other signs of overheating in DreamStation 2 CPAP machines by Philips Respironics, according to a press release.