Transformative AI in a COVID World
urrently working back in the clinic as a pediatric cardiologist after a year in telehealth, Dr Anthony Chang is investigating the short and medium impacts of COVID-19. Another area of focus is using AI, “Swarm Learning” and other technologies to share pediatric cardiology information, such as electronic records or images across health systems in the US and across other countries.
The International Council of Nurses represents the 27 millions nurses across 130 national nursing associations right around the world.
New global network into Pulmonary Research
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. The debilitating and fatal disease ended the life of an Australian man 8 years ago.
His son led philanthropic efforts to establish the connection between 2 Australian organisations; Lung Foundation Australia and Centre for Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis and the US based, Three Lakes Foundation. The three organisations recently announced a collaboration to create a global network for PF research.
Closing gaps in emergency surgical care
Dr Lynette Scherer In conversation with Mike Lesner talks about trauma being the leading cause of death for under 40 year olds in the US, giving rise to the need to deliver trauma care earlier and more efficiently.
As a trauma surgeon and CEO of Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc (or known as SAMGI), Dr Scherer’s organisation addresses variations and gaps in emergency surgical care. The work has led to improvements in care, financial performance of hospitals and clinician satisfaction levels.