1. The use of a restorative hearing aid in patients with hearing loss reduced the risk of developing dementia by 19%. 2. Hearing aid use was associated with a 3% increase in cognitive test scores. Assessment of the level of proof: 1 (Excellent) Summary of the study: Hearing loss is a common and undertreated condition, …
After a massive recall caused sleepless nights for millions of sleep apnea patients worldwide, some users say the company behind the recall, Philips Respironics, is not delivering on its promises. Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall last year of some of the most popular sleep aids prescribed by doctors for patients with apnea – several …
AAFP, developer applies artificial intelligence to primary care. Computerized artificial intelligence (AI) has reduced the time spent by primary care physicians scrolling through patient records, but helped them feel more prepared for patient visits. The findings were part of a study conducted by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Innovation Lab. The AAFP worked …
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