Health literacy is multi-dimensional and involves confidence, critical thinking, and practical skills. It is the foundation ...
Project Link is an international nonprofit organization with a chapter at UW. Founded in 2023, its mission is to bridge gaps in medical advancements and provide members with insight to medical issues ...
The Lancet obesity framework aims to improve risk assessment but risks delaying treatment and deepening health inequities, according to recent evaluations.
Digital technologies, from telemedicine and AI to social media, are now deeply embedded in public health systems, healthcare delivery, and everyday health ...
Most physicians work hard to diagnose patients’ conditions and develop effective treatment plans. However, when any part of that information is misunderstood or poorly communicated, patients may not ...
For some young children in Columbus, Ohio, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom — they happen first in the doctor’s office. With concerns rising about lagging childhood ...
JMIR has released a new article in its News and Perspectives section, examining the legal and ethical complexities of the right to explanation for patients in the era of artificial intelligence. The ...
NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...
It’s evident that there is still a challenge with access to mental health support. There’s a provider shortage, and the available providers’ time slots fill up quickly. But more than that, receiving ...
In the rush to digitize care through AI, telehealth and predictive analytics, many organizations have overlooked a fundamental variable that determines whether any of these innovations succeed: health ...
Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions. The U.S. government now recognizes both personal and organizational responsibility for health ...