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Annals of Family Medicine: Papers Explore how Technology is Changing Medical Practice and how Doctors are Adapting

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

They then queried to what extent an AI-aided home stethoscope could support detection of asthma exacerbations, especially in young children.

Key Points: 
  • They then queried to what extent an AI-aided home stethoscope could support detection of asthma exacerbations, especially in young children.
  • For children under 5, the authors argue that it could significantly facilitate asthma monitoring by their parents and caregivers.
  • In a separate study, Canadian researchers examined how virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted primary doctors' basic psychological needs and subjective well-being.
  • Conversely, basic workplace psychological need satisfaction -- though not autonomous motivation towards using virtual care -- was associated with higher well-being.

Poland Selects Westinghouse AP1000® for First Nuclear Power Plant

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The Polish government announced today that it has selected Westinghouse Electric Companys AP1000 nuclear reactor technology to advance the countrys clean and secure energy future.

Key Points: 
  • The Polish government announced today that it has selected Westinghouse Electric Companys AP1000 nuclear reactor technology to advance the countrys clean and secure energy future.
  • Photo courtesy of Sanmen Nuclear Power Company
    Polands Council of Ministers formally approved a resolution selecting Westinghouse to be the technology supplier for the Polish governments six to nine GWe nuclear program.
  • Westinghouse announced in September Memoranda of Understanding with 22 additional companies in Poland for cooperation on construction of AP1000 reactors in Poland and at other potential projects in Central Europe.
  • Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear and other clean power technologies globally.