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Study Reveals AI Enhances Physician-Patient Communication (external site)

UC San Diego School of Medicine study shows that AI enhances physician-patient communication.

UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker (external site)

UC San Diego Health is the first in San Diego to implant the world’s first dual chamber, leadless pacemaker system to help treat abnormal heart rhythms.

UC San Diego Health Notifies Patients of Phishing Event (external site)

UC San Diego Health identified a phishing attack against its employees. Email accounts were immediately secured and security controls enhanced to minimize the risk of future incidents.

Prominent Neurologist Named Director of Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego (external site)

William Mobley, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Neurosciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine, to lead unique institute focused on empathy and compassion research and medical education

Study: AI Surveillance Tool Successfully Helps to Predict Sepsis, Saves Lives (external site)

Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine found that utilizing a unique AI algorithm to monitor several patient variables detected sepsis quicker.

Innovative COVID-19 Analysis Supports Prevention Protocols in Health Care Settings (external site)

Advanced research and leading-edge tracing technology show infection prevention safety measures were effective in stopping viral spread at UC San Diego Health.