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5 days ago | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Joshua W. Elder |Tamara Scott |George Mathew
A quiet revolution is taking place in health care technology. AI is shedding its screen-bound constraints and stepping into forms that blend seamlessly into our lives—rings, glasses, pendants, earbuds. These “ambient” devices collect real-time insights from sound, motion, and physiology, surfacing only when needed. For clinicians, this shift means more than convenience: It reimagines how we gather data at the bedside and how patients manage their health between visits.
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1 week ago | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Garrett K. Berger |Kevin Jiang |Amelia E. Mercado
The real limitation of clinical AI isn’t the model; it’s the context. AI can draft notes, flag interactions, and read scans. However, when it comes to understanding the patient in front of you, it’s still a matter of working in the dark. It doesn’t know the blood pressure you entered three minutes ago. It can’t find the beta-lactam allergy buried in yesterday’s note. It misses the serum creatinine result that just came in from the lab.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Alexander Le |Annie Y. Yao |Victoria Shi
Disclaimer: This is a broad generalization meant to spark reflection. While no one perfectly fits into generational boxes, these insights are designed to explore how each age group navigates the evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). Generation Z (born 1997–2012): the digital nativesHow they see AI: AI is like oxygen for Gen Z—essential, omnipresent, and often unnoticed.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |George Mathew |Steven Siegel |Ronald A. Paulus
Generative AI is revolutionizing health care, particularly large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. The potential is immense, from advanced diagnostic tools to predictive analytics and decision-support systems. However, our regulatory landscape has not kept pace. Traditional frameworks for new drugs and devices are inadequate for the unique characteristics of generative AI.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Advait Suvarnakar |Aashka Suvarnakar |George Mathew
In the medical field, it’s easy for experienced professionals to fall into the “curse of knowledge” trap. This cognitive bias occurs when someone, having a deep understanding of a concept, assumes that others possess the same level of knowledge. While this is a natural human tendency, it can create significant communication gaps, especially in health care settings.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist
Success in the health care industry often demands technical expertise, a resilient mindset, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. We will delve into key lessons, focusing on how health care professionals can leverage these insights to excel in their demanding careers. The importance of a strong “why”Motivation. In health care, the “why” often stems from a deep-seated desire to help others and make a difference.
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Jun 9, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Trini Mathew |Christopher Habig |Harvey Castro |Ricardo Chujutalli
Many aspects of health care-associated infections are unseen. The bacteria that cause infections like C. difficile or catheter-associated urinary tract infections are invisible to the naked eye. Beyond the financial burdens of additional treatment and longer hospital stays, less obvious costs often fall below the radar in the form of suffering, distress, and shattered trust in the health care system when patients fall victim to preventable infections.
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May 29, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Stephen Parodi |Ricardo Chujutalli |Jessica Yoong
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for a discussion on the complexities of the U.S. health care system with orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia. We’ll delve into the evolving perceptions surrounding health care, exploring factors contributing to its perceived shortcomings. From societal priorities to individual responsibility, we’ll examine the blame game and discuss innovative solutions. Alejandro Badia is an orthopedic surgeon.
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May 23, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |George Mathew |Steven Siegel |Elisabeth Rosenthal
Apple’s recent announcement of new accessibility features, including eye tracking, music haptics, and vocal shortcuts, represents a significant leap in technological advancement to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. These features are set to revolutionize health care by enhancing patient autonomy, improving the quality of care, and supporting inclusive design. Here’s a comprehensive look at how these innovations can transform health care.
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May 20, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |George Mathew |Steven Siegel |Ronald A. Paulus
Apple’s recent patent application for a biosensing device integrated into their earbuds opens up numerous possibilities for health care. This innovative technology aims to measure various biological signals from users, including EEG, EMG, EOG, ECG, GSR, and BVP. Here’s how each of these technologies can be harnessed to improve health care:1. Electroencephalography (EEG). Recording brain waves, EEG sensors in earbuds can monitor brain activity in real time.
