Neural speech tracking contribution of lip movements predicts behavioral deterioration when the speaker's mouth is occluded.

Observing lip movements of a speaker facilitates speech understanding, especially in challenging listening situations. Converging evidence from neuroscientific studies shows stronger neural responses to audiovisual stimuli compared to audio-only stimuli. However, the interindividual variability of this contribution of lip movement information and its consequences on behavior are unknown.

Impact of Demographics and Psychological Factors on Three-Day Postoperative Pain Perception Following Hand Surgery.

Effective pain management is crucial for both comfort and outcomes, yet predicting and managing this pain is difficult. This study aimed to analyze postoperative pain in patients undergoing hand surgery at the Mayo Clinic Florida, examining how patient characteristics and anxiety affect pain outcomes. We conducted a single-arm clinical trial at Mayo Clinic Florida, recruiting patients undergoing hand surgery.

The Algorithmic Divide: A Systematic Review on AI-Driven Racial Disparities in Healthcare.

Introduction: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various sectors, concerns about disparities arising from its deployment have surfaced. AI's effectiveness correlates not only with the algorithm's quality but also with its training data's integrity. This systematic review investigates the racial disparities perpetuated by AI systems across diverse medical domains and the implications of deploying them, particularly in healthcare.

The Impact of Digital Health Solutions on Bridging the Health Care Gap in Rural Areas: A Scoping Review.

Digital health tools can improve health care access and outcomes for individuals with limited access to health care, particularly those residing in rural areas. This scoping review examines the existing literature on using digital tools in patients with limited access to health care in rural areas. It assesses their effectiveness in improving health outcomes.