AI in the Operating Room

AI in the Operating Room The first time surgeon Teodor Grantcharov sat down to watch a video of himself performing surgery, he wanted to throw the recording out the window. “My perception was that my performance was spectacular,” Grantcharov says, and then pauses—, “until the moment I saw the video.” Reflecting on this operation from […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 08/23/2024

In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Survey I appreciate the good feedback via the survey. I will wait another week or so for more responses, and then I will share the results. What you submit is anonymous. The […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 08/16/2024

In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Survey I appreciate the feedback I get about my weekly blog posts. The main story is popular. The current events post is time consuming and I would appreciate your feedback on whether […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 08/09/2024

In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Photos of the week from a special place On August 3, Joanne and I drove to Tamaqua, PA. Tamaqua is a vibrant town with history dating back to a pioneer founding in […]
Medication Errors

Medication Errors Medication errors is a pervasive issue in healthcare. The errors can result in significant patient harm and add further economic burden to an already high level of healthcare cost. Determining a precise number of deaths directly attributed to medication errors in hospitals is a challenging task. The exact mortality rate is subject to […]