Healthcare
Antibiotics Can Hurt You: Protecting Your Natural Microbiome
A Comprehensive Guide to Antibiotics and Gut Flora
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Here, we delve into a wide range of topics that are transforming the way we understand and deliver healthcare. From cutting-edge Healthcare IT solutions and robust security measures to the management of medication records and innovations in radiology, our blog covers it all. Stay informed about the continuing medical education (CME) opportunities that keep healthcare professionals at the forefront of their fields, and explore the latest research in pathology.
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The Only Way to Get the Right Diagnosis with AI: You Have to Be a Doctor!
As a medical doctor, software developer, and avid AI user, I’ve seen firsthand both the promise and peril of using AI in healthcare. The reality? AI is an incredible tool, but if you think it can replace a doctor for a diagnosis, you’re missing the bigger picture. Getting
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"Open-source Radiology Apps Are a Joke," Says a Radiologist! I Say They are NOT!
Why Open-Source Radiology Software Deserves a Place in Clinics
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Why AI Self-Diagnosis Could Be Riskier Than Googling Your Symptoms?
As a medical doctor turned software developer, I’ve always been fascinated by how technology can transform healthcare. Over the years, I’ve worked on integrating AI into medical applications like EHR/EMR systems, and while I see its potential, I’ve also witnessed its pitfalls. Particularly in self-diagnosis, the
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Top 8 Portable Ultrasound Machines, Which One to Choose for Your Business
Portable ultrasound machines have revolutionized medical and veterinary diagnostics, becoming game-changers in various fields. Their portability, efficiency, and versatility make them indispensable tools for professionals, enabling on-the-go imaging with precision. Portable ultrasound machines have a wide range of applications across various medical specialties and veterinary fields. In cardiology, they assist
Healthcare
Will AI Decrease Human Error in Healthcare? Or Increase AI-Based Human Errors?
The integration of AI in healthcare is a double-edged sword. From my experience as a medical doctor and a software developer, I’ve witnessed both the promise and the pitfalls of AI in this field. It has the potential to reduce human error significantly, but it also introduces a new
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Digital Health Apps: Are They Actually Making Us Healthier or Just Adding Digital Noise?
In the last decade, digital health apps have flooded the market, promising better health tracking, disease management, and improved patient outcomes. From step counters and calorie trackers to more sophisticated apps managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, these tools claim to be game-changers for personal health. However, as someone
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How AI Agents Can Revolutionize Administrative Tasks in Hospitals!
As a doctor who also works in IT as a developer, I often find myself at the crossroads of healthcare and technology. During a recent visit to a friend's hospital, the hospital manager casually asked me, "How can AI agents help us automate our hospital's
Healthcare
Why Patients Should Care About Egypt’s New Medical Liability Law!
Egypt’s recently proposed medical liability law is causing shockwaves in the healthcare community. The legislation aims to criminalize not only medical errors but also complications—a move that fundamentally misunderstands the nature of healthcare. While it may appear that this law mainly targets doctors, patients stand to lose far
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Egypt’s New Medical Malpractice Law: A Flawed Approach to Accountability
By a concerned medical professional The Egyptian government has recently introduced a controversial law aimed at addressing medical malpractice, intending to hold doctors accountable for their errors or negligence. While this ambition appears commendable, the law’s poor distinction between medical complications, errors, negligence, and outright crimes indicates a troubling
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Defensive Medicine: A Double-Edged Sword in Modern Healthcare - Why Patients Should Care?
Defensive medicine has become a growing concern in healthcare systems worldwide. As a doctor who transitioned into tech and spent years working in medical tourism, I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Patients from countries with stringent medical liability laws often travel to Turkey and other destinations, frustrated by doctors who
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Medical Liability Law in Egypt: A Threat to Doctors and Patients Alike
The Egyptian healthcare system is on the verge of a crisis. A controversial draft law regulating medical liability has sparked outrage among healthcare professionals across the country. The law, recently approved by the Health Committee of the Egyptian Senate, introduces provisions that medical professionals argue will exacerbate existing challenges in
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Who Owns Your Electronic Medical Records, and Why You Should Care
As a doctor working in tech, I see both the immense potential and the glaring risks in how electronic medical records (EMRs) are handled. Let’s discuss the ownership of your health data, the ethical dilemmas, and why it matters to you. Who Owns Your Medical Records? Legally, in many
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Who Owns Your Health Data? The Fight Between Patients, Big Tech, and Governments
As a medical doctor who transitioned into tech, blogging about open-source medical software has become one of my passions. Over the years, a question keeps cropping up—whether from fellow doctors, developers, or even patients themselves: Who owns a patient’s medical records? At first glance, this might seem like
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The Medical Liability Law: A Step Forward or a Backward Leap for Egypt's Healthcare?
The Medical Liability Law: A Step Forward or a Backward Leap for Egypt's Healthcare?
Healthcare
AI in Healthcare: A Doctor’s Perspective from Personal Experience
AI is making its way into every industry, and healthcare is no exception. As a doctor, I’ve seen the promise of AI—faster diagnoses, streamlined processes, and fewer human errors. But I’ve also seen the pitfalls. AI doesn’t always get it right, and blind faith in its
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Can A/B Testing Improve Healthcare? Boosting Patient Satisfaction and Reducing Human Error
Background As a doctor who transitioned into software development, I’ve always been fascinated by how the principles of tech optimization can improve patient care. One technique that bridges both worlds effectively is A/B testing. Although commonly used in tech and marketing, A/B testing can be a game-changer
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When AI Misdiagnoses: Who Pays the Price for Medical Errors? The Age of AI-driven Human Errors!
As a doctor and developer, I've spent years on both sides of the table—treating patients and coding software that streamlines healthcare processes. AI is supposed to be the great equalizer, reducing human error and improving diagnostic efficiency. Yet, here we are in the end of 2024, and
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ERPNext for Hospitals and Clinics: A Modern Tool for a Modern World
Managing a hospital or a clinic isn’t that easy. There’s always chaos lurking around the corner. Between scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling inventory, and ensuring financial stability, you’ve got a full plate. ERP systems promise to bring order to this chaos, but they usually come with
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When AI Misdiagnoses: Can Health IT Be Held Accountable for Malpractice?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare diagnostics by improving accuracy and efficiency. However, AI-driven diagnostics raise serious legal and ethical concerns, especially when misdiagnoses occur or when individuals rely on AI for self-diagnosis. As someone who bridges medicine, development, and AI use, I will explore the legal implications, potential liabilities,
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Why Do Most Healthcare Systems Look Like They’re Stuck in the Early 2000s?
If you’ve ever worked in a hospital or clinic, you’ve probably noticed the software—EMRs, EHRs, HIS, LIMS—looks like it belongs in a museum. Bland colors, clunky interfaces, buttons that scream "Windows XP." Why does it feel like time stopped for these tools? As a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Automation: How Healthcare Can Achieve More with AI Agents
The future of healthcare isn’t just about doctors and nurses — it’s about AI agents working behind the scenes to streamline processes, reduce errors, and free up valuable time for human professionals. From diagnosing diseases to automating administrative tasks, AI agents are poised to transform healthcare in ways that
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How to Install OpenMRS EMR Using Docker - Best for Small Hospitals
In this tutorial, we'll cover how to install OpenMRS using Docker. If you're a healthcare provider, a developer, or just curious about open-source healthcare solutions, this guide will get you up and running quickly. But first, let's take a look at what OpenMRS is,
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Why I Rarely Recommend Wet Cupping (Hijama) Therapy
---Why I Rarely Recommend Wet Cupping (Hijama) Therapy As a medical doctor who often finds myself fielding questions from friends and family about traditional therapies, one of the most frequent topics is "wet cupping," or Hijama as it's known in Arabic. Despite its ancient roots and