Population and Public Health

Can AI Voice Analysis Detect Early Depression in Older Adults?
Technology Can AI Voice Analysis Detect Early Depression in Older Adults?

In recent years, technological advancements have given rise to innovative methods for diagnosing mental health conditions. One particularly promising field involves the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and voice analysis to detect early signs of depression in older adults. This article delves

Are Illegal Meat Imports from Myanmar Endangering U.S. Consumers?
Care Are Illegal Meat Imports from Myanmar Endangering U.S. Consumers?

In a recent turn of events, the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has raised a significant public health alert concerning the illegal importation of various meat, poultry, fish, curry, and paste products from Myanmar across nine U.S. states. The fundamental

Health Departments Struggle Tracking Bird Flu Amid Surge and Resistance
Care Health Departments Struggle Tracking Bird Flu Amid Surge and Resistance

The recent surge in bird flu cases in the United States, particularly among dairy and poultry workers, has revealed significant flaws in the ability of health departments to track and respond to zoonotic infections. Over the past few months, the number of cases has more than doubled, bringing to

How Will Senate Bill S. 5210 Improve Mental Health for Women Veterans?
Public Policy How Will Senate Bill S. 5210 Improve Mental Health for Women Veterans?

Mental health care services for women veterans have been an under-addressed concern, despite the increasing numbers of women serving in the armed forces. Recently, however, the introduction of Senate Bill S. 5210, led by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Jon Tester, aims to bring s

HIMSS Calls for Careful Implementation of New Health IT Standards
Public Policy HIMSS Calls for Careful Implementation of New Health IT Standards

The Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has responded to the proposed Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability rule (HTI-2). Published on August 5 by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy

WHO Launches Toolkit to Integrate AI in Global Public Health Systems
Workforce WHO Launches Toolkit to Integrate AI in Global Public Health Systems

In a significant move to leverage technology in public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced its "Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Readiness Assessment Toolkit 2.0". This initiative represents a strategic effort to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across

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