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Hello to all of you! In reading SSH President Juli Maxworthy’s update last week, I was reminded...

source: SSH

Neural network performs complex hand movements in new simulation

It is easy to take the dexterity of the human hand for granted. Every day we benefit greatly from our ability to manipulate objects with a high degree of control — whether we’re typing on a computer, playing a musical instrument,...

source: Technology Networks

Realistic masks increase immersion for nursing students

Realism is vital in helping today’s nursing students prepare to save lives tomorrow. The Faculty of Nursing’s Clinical Simulation Learning Centre (CSLC) at the University of Calgary recently added four EchoMasks to its training equipment. Developed by Lifecast,...

source: University of Calgary

Unconscious bias impacts patient care

In order to provide quality care and positive outcomes for all patients, it is imperative to address and manage unconscious bias.

source: HealthStream

Machine learning is booming in medicine. It's also facing a credibility crisis

The mad dash accelerated as quickly as the pandemic. Researchers sprinted to see whether artificial intelligence could unravel Covid-19’s many secrets — and for good reason. There was a shortage of tests and treatments...

source: STAT

Why astronauts are printing organs in space

With a global shortage of organs suitable for transplant into critically ill patients, some researchers are looking at 3D printing of living tissue as a solution — but to do it they might need to go into orbit.

source: BBC News

Innovative surgical simulator is a significant advance in training trauma teams

Simulators have long been used for training surgeons and surgical teams, but traditional simulator platforms typically have a built-in limitation: they often simulate one or a limited number of conditions that require performance...

source: American College of Surgeons via ScienceDaily

Exhibitor Prospectus for SimOps 2021 is now available!

The Exhibitor Prospectus for SimOps 2021 is now available! Join us as a SimOps exhibitor to interact face-to-face with simulation operations and technical professionals. Take a look here for the various SimOps exhibiting and participation opportunities available to you....

source: SSH

IMSH 2022 Call for Content is DUE TODAY!

What have you been working on over the past year? How did your simulation program respond to COVID-19? Have a new idea to share with your simulation peers? It’s time to submit your content proposal for IMSH 2022, Jan. 14-19, 2022, in Los Angeles, California! All submissions...

source: SSH

In-person testing for CHSOS and CHSE

In-person testing for CHSOS and CHSE will be available at SimOps 2021 in Tampa on July 14 (0900 start time). The application needs to be submitted and approval for testing obtained as normal, select the SSH testing at SimOps 2021 when signing up.

source: SSH

VA OIG: EHR modernization cost estimates too low by billions

A Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General audit found that the Veterans Health Administration underestimated the cost of its electronic health records modernization project to the tune of billions of dollars. The report, released recently, noted that the...

source: Healthcare IT News

Edwards' low-BP prediction software gains FDA clearance

Edwards Lifesciences has announced that its Acumen hypotension prediction index (HPI) software has received FDA 510(k) clearance. Using data obtained from the Acumen IQ finger cuff, the software uses machine learning to alert clinicians of the likelihood a patient is trending...

source: Medical Design & Outsourcing

FDA seeks 8% budget boost for CDRH to back resurgence of domestic device production

FDA is seeking an approximately 8% increase to the budget of its Devices and Radiological Health division to strengthen the domestic supply chain and address backlogs built up over the coronavirus pandemic. The agency has earmarked...

source: MedTech Dive

Apple releases ECG app with A-Fib feature in Australia

Apple has made its electrocardiogram app for Series 4, 5 and 6 of its Apple Watch available in Australia. An irregular rhythm notification feature that checks atrial fibrillation was also included in the Apple Watch Series 3 and later versions. An Apple Watch with the A-Fib...

source: MobiHealthNews

How we can avoid the 'telehealth cliff'

It's become common knowledge, at this point, that the flexibilities enabled by the federal government at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency prompted an atmospheric jump in telehealth use. At the same time, the question has continued to loom: What will the...

source: Healthcare IT News

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Jenn Manos desk

Neural network performs complex hand movements in new simulation

Realistic masks increase immersion for nursing students

Unconscious bias impacts patient care

Machine learning is booming in medicine. It's also facing a credibility crisis

Why astronauts are printing organs in space

Innovative surgical simulator is a significant advance in training trauma teams

Exhibitor Prospectus for SimOps 2021 is now available!

IMSH 2022 Call for Content is DUE TODAY!

In-person testing for CHSOS and CHSE

VA OIG: EHR modernization cost estimates too low by billions

Edwards' low-BP prediction software gains FDA clearance

FDA seeks 8% budget boost for CDRH to back resurgence of domestic device production

Apple releases ECG app with A-Fib feature in Australia

How we can avoid the 'telehealth cliff'

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