Medical algorithms

Detecting sepsis early to initiate therapy and heightened surveillance saves lives. One of the core CMS quality measures is how quickly a patient is started on antibiotics, with hospitals penalized for acting too slowly.

While many medications are simple to dose and sex-independent, many drugs are complicated, and very specific diseases require that doses be calculated based on mass, age, and many clinical parameters, including organ function.

In a piece published today in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers present a proof-of-concept study maintaining they designed “an accessible solution that uses speakers and microphones within existing smartphones to det

The value of computer-driven medical devices in capturing data is ubiquitous, but the real power of these systems will and do come from how recommendations that support the decision making of physicians and patients.