A new EPIC report says data brokers, ad-tech surveillance, and ICE enforcement are among the factors leading to a “health privacy crisis” that is eroding trust and deterring people from seeking care.

ECRI has named insufficient governance of artificial intelligence in healthcare as one of its top 10 patient safety concerns for 2025. The report, which ECRI published Monday, warned AI could lead to ...

The effectiveness of modern drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro has helped revolutionize weight loss and the health issues that come along with obesity. But as with any drug, the number of side effects ...

Attempt to obtain the patient's self-report, the single most reliable indicator of pain. Do not assume that a patient cannot report pain; many cognitively impaired patients are able to use a ...

Patients are taking on greater financial responsibilty for their healthcare expenses, but their liabilities often exceed the amount they can afford, according to a new report. As patients shoulder ...

Patients with advanced cancer were twice as likely to report receiving life-extending care despite an expressed preference for comfort-focused care. Discordant care did not improve 24-month survival ...

In a randomized trial, patients receiving a silicone vs polyurethane stent after stone surgery reported more treatment satisfaction. In a pragmatic randomized controlled trial, receipt of a silicone ...

Ashley is your community reporter covering news and sports in northern San Luis Obispo County, including San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero and Santa Margarita. Some residents in northern ...