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Medications

Orforglipron: The Oral Weight-Loss Drug Set to Transform Obesity Care

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What Is Orforglipron? Orforglipron is a once-daily oral medicine in development for adults with obesity (or overweight with related conditions). Unlike injectable GLP-1 drugs, it’s designed as a pill, potentially lowering barriers to starting and staying on therapy. How It Works (Mode of Action) Orforglipron is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. By activating GLP-1 pathways, it […]

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AI in UK Healthcare: How AI-Powered Physiotherapy Clinics Are Cutting NHS Wait Times

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In 2025, the UK is witnessing a major shift in how musculoskeletal (MSK) care is delivered, thanks to the introduction of AI-powered physiotherapy clinics. Backed by the NHS and using Flok Health, this new model of care is already demonstrating substantial benefits for patients and healthcare systems. NHS-Backed AI Clinics Now Active Cambridgeshire & PeterboroughIn

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Learn How to Use AI as a Nurse – Join Our Free 4‑Week WhatsApp Masterclass!

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare – from smart prescribing tools to sepsis alerts and decision‑support systems. But did you know AI can also help nurses with reflections, portfolios, and career growth? At HealthworkersBlog, we are offering a FREE 4‑Week AI Masterclass for Nurses, starting 1st August 2025.This masterclass is designed for nurses with

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Technology in Medicine

#TechMonday: AI stethoscope

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The stethoscope has been a diagnostic icon since Laennec’s wooden tube in 1816. In the early 2010s, electronic models like the 3M Littmann Model 3200 added on‑board recording, playback, and Bluetooth streaming, paving the way for algorithmic analysis of auscultation signals. As machine‑learning methods matured, a new generation of “AI stethoscopes” emerged, capable of identifying murmurs, arrhythmias,

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Clinical Education

Is “Finish Your Antibiotics Even After Getting Well” correct?

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For decades, the advice to “complete your antibiotics course” has been repeated like gospel in clinical settings. Nurses reinforce it in discharge plans, pharmacists write it on labels, and doctors mention it in consultations. But is this guidance still evidence-based?The answer: it depends on the infection, the patient, and the antibiotic. Origin of the “Complete

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Technology in Medicine

Mediwhale’s AI Breakthrough: Detecting Diseases Through a Simple Retinal Scan

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Artificial intelligence continues to transform healthcare, and South Korean health tech startup – Mediwhale is at the forefront with a pioneering AI platform that analyses retinal images to detect serious diseases early. How It Works Mediwhale’s platform uses advanced deep learning algorithms trained on thousands of retinal images to identify subtle changes in the retina

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Technology in Medicine

#TechMonday: Unlock Free AI E-Learning for Healthcare Workers

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, enhancing diagnostics, personalizing treatments, and improving operational efficiency. As a healthcare professional, staying updated on AI’s capabilities and applications is essential to deliver the best patient care and adapt to tomorrow’s health systems. Good news: Google Cloud offers a comprehensive free e-learning resource specifically designed for healthcare workers interested

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Technology in Medicine

Will it replace doctors? Microsoft new AI Diagnostic Orchestrator

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Millions of healthcare workers rely on expert judgment every day, navigating increasingly complex cases and ever-growing workloads. What if you had a powerful, intelligent assistant that could significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency? Enter the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) – an advanced system that diagnoses complex cases with up to 85% accuracy, compared to

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