"...disease-specific #ML approaches outperform general predictors, offering improved reliability, transparency, and relevance to clinical #genomics." academic.oup.com/bib/article/... #MedSky #OncSky #CanSky #PrecisionMedicine #AI #bioinformatics

"During 5-year survival, >50% of survivors developed at least 1 new comorbidity & more than 25% developed 2 or more. The onset of new comorbidities showed a sharp increase in first year postdiagnosis." academic.oup.com/jncics/article/9/6/pkaf093/8277561 #MedSky #OncSky #CanSky #CancerSurvivorship

Somebody somewhere Needs flowers tonight

NEW: Identifying Pediatric #LongCOVID: Comparing an #EHR Algorithm to Manual Review www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejo... #MedSky #PedSky #IDSky #COVID19 #DigitalHealth

We just launched Rx Inspector, a first-of-its-kind tool that provides answers to what the FDA won’t tell you: where your generic drugs are coming from and the track records of the facilities that made them. Join us on Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. ET for a live demo of the app's features. RSVP ⤵️

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Save the date on January 28th 2026 from 12-1 pm for a dynamic Community of Practice session titled “Lessons Learned by a Research Team New to Engaging PLEX in Randomized Controlled Trials! Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eHbU6zE9

#CanSky #DigitalHealth #PublicHealth

#MedSky #DigitalHealth #RuralHealth

#MedSky #OncSky #DigitalHealth #Informatics

#MedSky #HealthEquity #PublicHealth

"Those w/enough & those w/not enough to make ends meet compared to those w/more than enough had worse #self-care. Poor financial status drives fatalism in #rural dwellers, which results in poor self-care." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #MedSky #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

#HealthIT #DigitalHealth

#HealthPolicy #DigitalHealth

You don't know what day it is. You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between. You're napping throughout they day. Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.

"While #genAI can be used to support health #BehaviorChange, enhance health communication across literacy levels & promote community engagement, risks such as algorithmic bias, data misuse & amplification of health #disinformation must be mitigated." journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #MedSky

"EHR-integrated campaigns can increase #AdvanceDirective documentation among older adults w/o straining providers. By prompting #patients to complete forms at their convenience, this scalable, sustainable intervention may be adapted for wider populations." informatics.bmj.com/content/32/1... #MedSky

"...capacity determinations rely on specific hermeneutical resources, those based in medical-scientific or legal knowledge, which may be inapt for interpreting experiences of #disabled people and those with #mentalillness." academic.oup.com/medlaw/artic... #MedSky #PatientExperience #HealthEquity

And this great article in @statnews.com: "An advocate who offered a window on the experience of living with brain cancer dies at 43" www.statnews.com/2025/12/22/a...

#PatientExperience #CanSky #OncSky #CancerSurvivorship

"...capacity determinations rely on specific hermeneutical resources, those based in medical-scientific or legal knowledge, which may be inapt for interpreting experiences of #disabled people and those with #mentalillness." academic.oup.com/medlaw/artic... #MedSky #PatientExperience #HealthEquity

NEW: AI-TransLATE: Validation of a Speech-Based Multilingual Interpretation Tool in #CriticalCare www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejo... #MedSky #ClinicalInformatics #HealthIT @mayoclinic.org

Other reminders - replace air filters every 3-4 months - replace your toothbrush regularly- and every time you get sick - your ceiling fan blades could probably use a good dusting & wipe-down with a damp cloth (an old pillowcase can catch the dust) - replace smoke detector & CO monitor batteries

"Technology can support & hinder trust in health care, directly affecting trafficked #patients & their safety. Informatics can improve care for trafficked persons but research is needed on technology-based interventions." academic.oup.com/jamia/advanc... #MedSky #LivedExperience #HealthPolicy

"Technology can support & hinder trust in health care, directly affecting trafficked #patients & their safety. Informatics can improve care for trafficked persons but research is needed on technology-based interventions." academic.oup.com/jamia/advanc... #MedSky #LivedExperience #HealthPolicy

"EHR-integrated campaigns can increase #AdvanceDirective documentation among older adults w/o straining providers. By prompting #patients to complete forms at their convenience, this scalable, sustainable intervention may be adapted for wider populations." informatics.bmj.com/content/32/1... #MedSky

As many of us begin Christmas meal prep, allow me to share the advice that my ER nurse sister puts in the chat every year: A dropped knife has no handle. Jump away. Let it fall. You can pick it up and wash it.

A holiday present for journalists on the job market: CIDRAP News is hiring! Investigative news reporter lnkd.in/gHbdmtHj Daily writer/editor lnkd.in/gDr9DfYr The right candidate could work remotely. I’m hoping we get candidates with great FOIA skills and experience covering health law

The Medical Journals. Follow! go.bsky.app/A9fKca2

"While #genAI can be used to support health #BehaviorChange, enhance health communication across literacy levels & promote community engagement, risks such as algorithmic bias, data misuse & amplification of health #disinformation must be mitigated." journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #MedSky

"SBHCs fit the PCMH model— #accessibility, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, continuous, and compassionate care — to improve health care access for #rural children and empower children to advocate for their own health." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #MedSky #PedSky #PublicHealth

#MedSky #PatientExperience #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy

NEW: Actionable Mechanisms to Improve #PatientExperience during Consultations: Scoping Review and Implications for Virtual Care www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo... #MedSky #telehealth #telemedicine #DigitalHealth

"Although #DigitalHealth technologies bring scalability, precision & personalization, irreplaceable aspects of human interaction―empathy, trust, context sensitivity―provide the emotional & experiential foundation for transformative learning." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #MedSky #eHealth

NEW: Baseline Evaluation of Claude Opus 4 for #Diabetes Management: A Preliminary Assessment and Lessons for Implementation www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo... #MedSky #EndoSky #GenerativeAI #GenAI #DigitalHealth

Aurora Forecast Update for 2025-12-21T18:10:03Z ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 Threshold Reached: 2025 Dec 21 1759 UTC Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC Active Warning: Yes NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor Additional Details Here.

"Assistive technologies play a nuanced role in supporting informal #caregivers of community-dwelling people with #dementia, with impacts differing by living arrangement and technology type." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #MedSky #NeuroSky #AssistiveTechnology #PatientExperience

#MedSky #Informatics

"The CCDI #Data Ecosystem, built on Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable principles, is designed to facilitate discovery and subsequent analysis of #pediatric and #AYA #cancer data." ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/... #MedSky #OncSky #CanSky #ChildhoodCancer #DigitalHealth #PublicHealth

"The CCDI #Data Ecosystem, built on Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable principles, is designed to facilitate discovery and subsequent analysis of #pediatric and #AYA #cancer data." ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/... #MedSky #OncSky #CanSky #ChildhoodCancer #DigitalHealth #PublicHealth

Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google. My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence! go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT

"Adults with #disabilities experience considerable financial strain from their disability-related expenses & sustain high rates of unmet needs w/disproportionate impacts identified for those from underserved communities." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #MedSky #HealthPolicy #PatientExperience

"With few studies moving beyond #AI model design & development stages, there are clear gaps in our understanding of how to reliably validate, deploy, and sustain AI models in #rural settings to advance health in all communities." academic.oup.com/jamia/advanc... #MedSky #RuralHealth #HealthEquity

DUE FRIDAY: Are you an early-career journalist who is pursuing - or do you have a strong interest in pursuing - a career in science, health and/or environmental reporting? Apply for a National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship by December 19. Learn more:

"Mutual learning and resource sharing opportunities provided an opportunity to enhance #patient cancer care coordination and address social determinants of health." www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/... #MedSky #OncSky #CanSky #CancerSurvivorship #PatientExperience #SDOH #HealthEquity

"Rural hospitals continue to lag in adoption of #telehealth, #PatientEngagement & HIE functionalities. Policy efforts must prioritize tailored strategies to support rural hospitals & promote broader access to HIT adoption." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #MedSky #RuralHealth #DigitalHealth

NEW: Comparing the Performances of a 54-Year-Old Computer-Based Consultation to #ChatGPT-4o www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejo... #MedSky #GenerativeAI #AI #Healthcare

"With few studies moving beyond #AI model design & development stages, there are clear gaps in our understanding of how to reliably validate, deploy, and sustain AI models in #rural settings to advance health in all communities." academic.oup.com/jamia/advanc... #MedSky #RuralHealth #HealthEquity

"Federal requirements are necessary but insufficient in ensuring #accessibility. Alternative solutions are needed which educate leadership and align with cost, #quality and competition incentives." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #MedSky #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #Disability #HealthEquity