Take Notes: AI Scribes to the Rescue?

Harry Moroz, Publications Lead Canadian doctors are on the brink. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reports physician burnout nearly doubling since the pandemic, fueled in part by the ever-growing burden of administrative tasks like charting and documentation1. These demands cut into precious time for patient interaction. However, a glimmer of hope emerges: AI scribes. AI …

Sync Your Pulse: Using Digital Health to Monitor Disease and Conduct Research

Aymen Sahal, Med-2 Publication Lead When thinking of the technological advancements and new innovations in medicine, our minds often shift to robots used for procedures such as the Da Vinci Surgical System (1). But what if humanity’s technological innovations went beyond the OR? What if we could integrate the use of more convenient devices into …

Getting Infected: Cybersecurity Challenges in Canadian Hospitals’ Electronic Medical Records

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) promise progress and efficiency, yet privacy concerns and cyberattacks loom large. Explore Montreal’s digital healthcare landscape and learn how institutions are responding to the technological changes. Discover proactive measures and collective efforts needed to safeguard patient data. Join the conversation on healthcare security and unlock the potential of EMRs. Read more now! #TechInHealth #EMRs #Cybersecurity

News and Views – Organoid Model Systems

Hi everyone, We’re excited to share the second article in the MSS Tech in Health News and Views Article Series! We discuss how organoid model systems, a recent development in biomedical technology, may have a significant role in advancing the implementation of personalized medicine. Summary: Organoids, simplified miniature organs that reflect the function and structure …