Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
LifeBridge Health Deploys Prenosis’ FDA-Authorized AI Tool to Speed Sepsis Detection
Fierce Healthcare, by Heather Landi
LifeBridge Health’s Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is putting an artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic for sepsis into clinical use, bringing a research-backed tool to the patients’ bedside.
No Diagnosis, No Cure, All Heart: 3-Year-Old Beating Odds of Rare Neurodegenerative Disorder
WMAR, by Raven Payne
A 3-year-old Maryland boy with a rare, undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder is defying expectations thanks to the support of his family and care teams at University of Maryland Medical Center and Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. While there is no diagnosis or cure, his story highlights the impact of specialized pediatric care in helping children with complex medical needs achieve meaningful milestones.
Seeking Life-Saving Care in the Moment
WMAR, by Jeff Hager
Paramedics with University of Maryland Express Care sprang into action when a man suffering from two gunshot wounds to the chest sought help outside the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center before their shift began. Dr. Rishi Kundi, a critical care surgeon, said the team’s immediate response and rapid transport to surgery likely saved the man’s life.
Gene Therapy Transforms Life of Maryland Sickle Cell Patient
WBAL-TV
A transformative gene therapy treatment offered at the University of Maryland Medical Center is changing lives for sickle cell patients. The treatment was approved by the FDA in 2023, but UMMC is the only hospital in Maryland certified to do it.
Are AI Food Tracker Apps Accurate?
WJZ-TV
An Ascension Saint Agnes dietitian weighs-in on AI apps that estimate calorie counts from food photos, noting that while they can be a helpful tool for accountability, they aren’t always accurate.
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