Epic continues to focus on artificial intelligence-powered predictive models and generative AI to boost its EHR. But what comes next?. More than 400 health systems use a predictive model from Epic, while more than 170 organizations have ambient listening integrated into the EHR, according to an Aug. 16 Epic article. One tool that could be coming down the line is an AI assistant built natively into the EHR.

The future of AI at Epic

The National Healthcare Group, the health cluster covering central and north Singapore, seeks to integrate an AI assistant into its radiology workflow. According to a media release, the group will be deploying South Korea-based Lunit's AI solution for chest X-ray analysis in its primary care diagnostic radiology systems. The Lunit...

National Healthcare Group adopts AI for lung, heart disease screening

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Singer-songwriter, actress, and reality star Toni Braxton, 56, has admitted to having a tough time coping with her sister Traci's passing from esophageal cancer because she thought of herself as the "sick one" in the family, as she suffered from lupus, an autoimmune disease in which the “immune system attacks its own tissues, as per the CDC.

‘Un-Break My Heart’ Singer Toni Braxton, 56, Says She’s Struggling With The Death Of Her Sister From Cancer & Her Own Lupus Battle

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Amber Laign opened up about the 'sudden shift' caused by her breast cancer treatments.

Robin Roberts' Wife Amber Shares 'Sudden' Health Update After Cancer Treatment

When asked by the person filming how his strength was, Caprio is seen saying, “How’s my strength? Let’s find out.”. After completing three push-ups, Caprio insisted “I can give you a lot more” before standing up and happily holding out his fit arms. At the...

Famous 87-Year-Old TV Show Judge Does Push-Ups To Prove He’s ‘Back’ and ‘Feeling Good’ After Beating Pancreatic Cancer

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Throat cancer refers to a group of cancers that affect various parts of the throat. The Cleveland Clinic notes that the areas most commonly affected are the larynx, or voice box, and the oropharynx, the middle section of the throat. According to the American Cancer Society’s 2024 statistics, it is estimated that there will be approximately 58,450 new cases of oropharyngeal cancer and about 12,650 new cases of laryngeal cancer. Throat cancer treatment typically involves surgical removal of the cancerous growths.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Throat Cancer”: One Patient’s Story After Symptoms Were Missed

Ann Graham changed the direction of her career after being treated for osteocarcoma - a type of cancer that usually affects children and young people. Finding herself on a pediatric ward something inside her changed and she became determined to do something to help the youngsters who were being robbed of so much. Read her truly inspiring story in our most recent Women in Science feature, we were truly humbled after speaking with her.

Ann Graham from her shocking cancer diagnosis to supporting youngsters battling the disease

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Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.

Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant

As a new season of “The Braxtons" is set to premiere on WeTV, singer-songwriter Toni Braxton, known for her hits "Un-Break My Heart" and "He Wasn't Man Enough," has been seen in preview footage letting out her emotions while prepping for grief counseling.

Singer-Songwriter Toni Braxton, 56, Is Managing Grief After Losing Her Sister To Esophageal Cancer

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Like many people with a freckle in the back of their eye, Debbie Hensley never knew she had one — until it potentially threatened her life. The retired teacher went in for a routine eye exam in October 2023 feeling something wasn’t quite right with her left eye. It wasn’t a big deal, she says, but her vision was a bit unclear so she wondered if it might be a cataract.

Woman shocked when eye freckle turns into melanoma. This was her 1 symptom

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Man’s life saved by his dog who sensed cancer before diagnosis

Corey Rhodes, 32, is keeping himself as active as possible while living with an advanced rare liver cancer. Now that his tumors have ‘stabilized,’ he is helping comfort others affected by the disease while rallying his community to assist with cancer research efforts. The type of liver cancer...

Heartburn and Shoulder Pain Led to 32-Year-Old’s Rare Liver Cancer Diagnosis: Tumor the Size of a ‘Deflated Basketball’

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A woman who lost her tongue to cancer had it reconstructed with flesh from her left arm – and has a tattoo on it.

Jennifer Alexander, 52, was 37 when she was first diagnosed with stage one tongue cancer.

For over a decade before that she had a recurring leukoplakia – a painful white patch on her tongue caused by HPV.

But in August 2009, she developed a blueberry-sized tumour, and rushed to a dentist where she was given a biopsy.



After undergoing surgery on August 21, 2009 to remove the tumour, the cancer returned twice – in October 2017 and October 2019.

In March...

I lost my tongue to cancer —I had a new one made from my arm with a tattoo

From Patti Yasutake’s death from cancer to Olympic water polo player’s husband’s rare cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week. “Star Trek” actress died of cancer. Patti Yasutake, known for her roles as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa from the “Star Trek”...

‘Star Trek’ Actress Dies of Cancer, Olympian Reveals Husband’s Cancer and More

Luke Goodwin died on Aug. 2 after a two-year battle with cancer, his wife announced.

YouTube Star Dead at 35 Following Rare Cancer Diagnosis

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(StatePoint) A bladder cancer diagnosis can be scary, but according to those who’ve been through it, advocating for yourself and taking charge of your journey can help you make informed decisions when it comes to your treatment to get the best care possible.
                “For me, a second opinion turned an originally doom-and-gloom picture into a more hopeful, optimistic and clear path forward,” said Mary Beth M., a bladder cancer survivor. “It’s so important to seek a second or even a third opinion if you feel...

What to Know After a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

More than half of physicians say productivity-based pay models are unfair and don't truly reflect performance, a Medscape report found. The 2024 "Medscape Physicians and RVUs Report" surveyed 1,005 physicians between March 1 and May 26. Medical billing is based on standardized relative value units. Physician salaries and bonuses are...

59% of physicians find productivity-based pay unfair

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Microsoft partnership unveils largest-ever AI cancer diagnosis model

In partnership with Microsoft, biotechnology company Paige has created the largest AI model for cancer diagnosis to date. The newest models, called Virchow2 and Virchow2G, were...

Microsoft partnership unveils largest-ever AI cancer diagnosis model

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