October 24, 2023
Examining Complex Bioethics Issues Across Medicine and Society
This book offers an insightful look into the multifaceted world of bioethics and its far-reaching impacts on medicine, research, public health, and society. Prominent authors tackle thorny topics like the evolution of marriage from a religious bioethics perspective, radiation protection protocols, value-based approaches to cancer screening, end-of-life care, geoengineering ethics, complementary/alternative medicine, and more. This…
October 23, 2023
The Danger of Following the Crowd in Medical Ethics
This article analyzes the tendency for moral decisions in healthcare to conform to popular opinion, termed the “ochlocratic trap.” This groupthink can undermine ethical medical care, as shown historically in unethical experiments that were initially accepted. Here, I argue that applying the scientific principles of medical research can prevent problems and improve healthcare ethics. Heston…
October 20, 2023
Transforming Healthcare Through eHealth and Digital Technology
The adoption of digital technology in healthcare is revolutionizing the delivery of medical services worldwide. Telemedicine allows patients in remote areas to access expertise through videoconferencing and monitoring. Mobile health apps empower patients to manage chronic conditions better, while wearables provide real-time health data. Electronic health records centralize patient data to enable better care coordination…
October 18, 2023
The Evolution of Medical Research Dissemination Networks
Medical research dissemination has undergone significant shifts, from initial centralized systems optimized for speed but vulnerable to bias and hacking to decentralized models improving collaboration but potentially limiting diversity, and now distributed blockchain networks enhancing security but slowing publication. A human-computer hybrid system could optimize rigor, safety, and circulation by leveraging strengths across network types….
October 13, 2023
BMI and Chest Imaging Accuracy
A recent medical imaging study has produced some surprising results that challenge conventional wisdom. The researchers evaluated 50 patients who underwent both chest x-rays and CT scans. They compared the imaging findings to the final clinical diagnosis in each patient. Unexpectedly, the study found no correlation between a patient’s body mass index (BMI) and the…