Definitive Healthcare

3 weeks ago | definitivehc.com | Nicole Witowski

Cancer patients and their caregivers often turn to online communities to share their experiences, seek advice, and express frustrations. These digital footprints provide a wealth of insight into the patient journey — but how can life sciences companies effectively tap into this information? To explore this, we employed natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs) to analyze patient-generated content. The result?

1 month ago | definitivehc.com | Nicole Witowski

The design of healthcare environments is an often overlooked factor in patient recovery, but recent studies suggest it can affect health outcomes. From the presence of natural light to noise reduction, the very structure of a clinical environment has the potential to aid or impede a patient’s recovery, with far-reaching implications for both patient outcomes and the efficiency of care delivery.

2 months ago | definitivehc.com | Nicole Witowski

The field of oncology is evolving, and one of the drivers of this change is the growing adoption of minimal residual disease (MRD) testing. While traditional imaging and blood tests often fall short of identifying MRD in its earliest stages, recent advancements in MRD-testing technologies are helping clinicians detect cancer cells earlier, providing crucial insights into cancer progression, recurrence, and treatment effectiveness.

Jan 21, 2025 | definitivehc.com | Nicole Witowski

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is gaining traction in healthcare, especially in the chronic disease space, thanks to rapid advancements in technology. RPM uses connected devices to help patients gather health data outside traditional healthcare settings, enabling providers to review the information remotely.

Jan 14, 2025 | definitivehc.com | Nicole Witowski

Radiology is a medical specialty that uses various forms of imaging techniques to assess and diagnose a patient’s health. It’s broadly divided into three main areas: diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and radiation oncology. Each field uses imaging to detect medical conditions, guide procedures, or deliver targeted treatments. Radiology constantly evolves as technology advances to improve imaging capabilities, diagnostic precision, and the speed at which accurate results are delivered.