AI tools may help detect health care-associated infections, study finds – ET HealthWorld

AI tools may help detect health care-associated infections, study finds – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accurately identify cases of health care-associated infections (HAI) even in complex clinical scenarios, a study has found. The study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, highlights the need for clear and consistent language when using AI tools for this purpose. The findings also illustrate the potential … Read more

50 Percent COVID-19 Cases In US Are JN.1 Positive, Says CDC

50 Percent COVID-19 Cases In US Are JN.1 Positive, Says CDC

The CDC said the JN.1 was now the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States, accounting for nearly 50 percent of active cases in the country. Representative Image COVID-19 Update: The JN.1 variant accounts for nearly 50 percent of active COVID-19 cases in the United States, making the new highly transmissible variants as the most … Read more

Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy – ET HealthWorld

Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy – ET HealthWorld

San Francisco: Twitter It will no longer enforce its policy against Covid-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts and social media researchers that it could have dire consequences if it discourages vaccinations and other efforts to fight the still-spreading virus. Eagle-eyed users noticed the change Monday night, noting that a one-sentence update to Twitter’s … Read more

Monkeypox Do Not Necessarily Display Usual Symptoms, Cases Harder To Detect: US Health Experts

Monkeypox Do Not Necessarily Display Usual Symptoms, Cases Harder To Detect: US Health Experts

Washington: Monkeypox, which is being detected at the moment, does not necessarily exhibit common symptoms, making it more difficult to diagnose, US health experts said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stressed the importance of identifying cases to prevent the spread of the disease. “We’ve seen monkeypox performances that are lighter and sometimes … Read more

92-year-old SJ Tai Chi master strengthens community’s mental health through meditation

92-year-old SJ Tai Chi master strengthens community’s mental health through meditation

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — May is recognized as Mental health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month and senior mental health is a growing issue that needs proper attention. In San José, a man is working to strengthen the mind of his community through the art of meditation. At a time when so much negativity … Read more