Category Archives: Something Special

Can AI Be the Future of Healthcare?

AI displays a great deal of knowledge and better bedside manners than actual doctors
Posted on July 30, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

With the ever-growing complexity of healthcare, it seems only natural that some aspects of doctor-patient communications will be farmed out. In the 21st century, delegating tasks often means adopting new technology, such as the AI bot ChatGPT, to do the … Continue reading →

Posted in Something Special | Leave a comment

Could a Stem Cell Transplant Cure HIV?

Encouraging advancements in the treatment of HIV
Posted on July 25, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A Swiss man is possibly cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant in 2018 for sarcoma. Since then, scientists have closely monitored his blood for any markers of HIV infection, which have been undetectable for over 20 months. … Continue reading →

Posted in Something Special | Leave a comment

A Groundbreaking New CPR Technique Inspired by Toilet Plungers

The medical world has plunged headfirst into astonishing new CPR results
Posted on July 11, 2023 by Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Even though cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is commonly shown in movies and on television as a semi-reliable lifesaving technique, its actual effectiveness has been bleak. According to an annual report by the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, only 7 percent … Continue reading →

Posted in Something Special | Leave a comment

The Nudge Unit Prompts Clinicians to Align with Patient Goals

Computer algorithms motivate conversations that lead to better outcomes
Posted on July 3, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A University of Pennsylvania Health System pilot program called, “The Nudge Unit,” is increasing patient-centered conversations to improve their healthcare outcomes. Electronic nudges based on prognosis and strategic goals are sent via text or email to medical staff. These subtle … Continue reading →

Posted in Something Special | Leave a comment

The Changing Face of Cancer and Cancer Survivorship

While impacting younger people more frequently, cancer has also developed into a chronic condition for many
Posted on June 27, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Cancer: The word strikes fear into the hearts of many, conjuring up images of middle-aged or elderly loved ones losing their hair and dying. But more and more, this is not what cancer looks like for everyone. A number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Something Special | Leave a comment

Billionaires Invest in Technologies to Prolong Human Life

Their costly quest for eternal youth may also benefit others
Posted on June 15, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Thanks to medical and scientific advancements, our life expectancy has nearly doubled over the last century in the United States. But it seems the rich aren’t satisfied. They want to live even longer; some, forever. A few billionaires are now … Continue reading →

Posted in Something Special | Leave a comment