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MUSC and Siemens Join Forces to Use Artificial Intelligence
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) recently announced a 10-year partnership with Siemens, the industrial manufacturing company, to use Siemens artificial intelligence capabilities in the treatment of patients. Dr. David Cole, the president of MUSC, along...
Predicting the Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke: Outer Space Study Gives Clues
Researchers may have found a more reliable approach to detect the risk of heart attack and stroke in astronauts. This technique may eventually help researchers determine the same danger for people on Earth. NASA astronauts are undergoing a special testing that scans...
Opioid Overdoses Worsens in Charleston County as Heroin and Fentanyl Deaths Spike
The number of deaths due to opioid overdoses has increased for three consecutive years in South Carolina. This year, Charleston County tops the list in the number of deaths due to heroin and fentanyl overdoses. Charleston County has experienced 94 deaths and has...
Press Release: MedTrust Successfully Completes Its Hurricane Florence Mission
Media Contact: George Evanko 703.627.3037 george@georgeevankocommunications.com MedTrust Successfully Completes Its Hurricane Florence Mission Area’s leading ambulance service provider responded to mandatory evacuation of South Carolina coastal region and to...
A Shocking Number of Americans Don’t Exercise
Only 23 percent of Americans from age 18 to 64 exercise on a regular basis and meet federal guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. Regular participation in physical activity goes a long way to lowering your risk of many chronic conditions,...
Effective EMS Communication Critical Before Arrival at the Emergency Department
A key challenge for the EMS community is to build stronger partnerships with the emergency department and more effective communication, especially during the critical period before arrival. If EMS communication with the ED is ineffective, these three problems may...