New data on 2024’s CrowdStrike outage; surgical robots; wearable tech could reshape sports injury prevention – Morning Medical Update

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New data on last year’s CrowdStrike outage

A study published over the weekend in JAMA Network Open looked at over 2,200 U.S. hospitals and found that a 2024 software glitch linked to CrowdStrike caused major disruptions to digital systems at 759 facilities — including outages in electronic health records, imaging platforms and patient portals. Nearly 22% of affected services were directly tied to patient care. Researchers say real-time internet monitoring could become a critical public health tool as health care grows increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure.

Surgical robots offer enhanced precision, better patient recovery

This new review published online in Med Research highlights the rapid evolution and growing clinical use of surgical robots, which offer greater precision, less trauma and shorter recovery times than traditional techniques. The study details how robotic systems are reshaping surgery through advances in miniaturization, AI integration and remote capabilities, despite challenges like high costs and extended training.

Wearable tech poised to reshape sports injury prevention

Wearable devices are transforming athletic care by helping athletes monitor key health metrics — like hydration, heart rate and core temperature — to boost performance and prevent injuries, according to a presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine meeting, covered by Healio. Cleveland Browns team physician James Voos, M.D., said the tech is now affordable enough for amateur use and could offer life-saving insights in real time during competition.