Erin Laviola - Freelance Healthcare Writer

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Back pain is among the most common ailments affecting Americans. I spoke with Alicia Wagner-Kaplan, DPT, OCS, physical therapist & orthopedic specialist at @KeckMedicineUSC, about conservative treatments to ease the pain: keckmedicine.org/blog/what-to-d… #health #medical #freelancewriter

I was super impressed by this athlete I interviewed for @KeckMedicineUSC. Céline Comolet is training for the New York Marathon just MONTHS after undergoing open heart surgery to fix a rare congenital defect. keckmedicine.org/magazine/marat… #Health #HeartDisease #Freelancewriter

Protecting sensitive data is important for healthcare organizations, but it’s a task that’s getting more challenging as security threats become more sophisticated. AI-enhanced next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) can help: healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/0… @HealthTechMag #freelancewriter

Our voices change with age -- but strengthening exercises can help. As @KeckMedicineUSC otolaryngologist Karla O'Dell, MD, explains, “Think of [voice therapy] like weightlifting for your vocal cords." Read more here: keckmedicine.org/blog/why-is-my… #Health #aging #freelancewriter

#Automation and #ArtificialIntelligence are streamlining everything from regulatory tasks to clinical trials and drug development, helping life sciences companies bring treatments to patients faster: healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/0… @HealthTechMag #AI #LifeSciences #freelancewriter

I found the topic of how traditional #health systems can strategically grow & better compete with #PrivateEquity in the M&A space an especially fascinating one to explore. Check out the whitepaper via Levin Associates: levinassociates.com/whitepaper-how… #healthcare #freelancewriter

Hip replacement surgery is among the most common procedures in the United States. I spoke with orthopedic surgeon Nathanael Heckmann, MD, of @KeckMedicineUSC about what patients can expect before, during, and after surgery: keckmedicine.org/blog/is-it-tim… #freelancewriter #health

Health systems are managing increasingly larger stacks of #data each year, especially with the rise of #AI. Hybrid storage is the best way to control costs, support innovation and safeguard sensitive info. Check out my latest article for @HealthTechMag: healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/0…

Agentic artificial intelligence is emerging as the next big thing in healthcare technology. My latest article for @HealthTechMag details how it's different from generative #AI and explores potential healthcare applications: healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/0… #AgenticAI #freelancewriter

The name Leo goes back to Leo the Great, whose papacy was from 440 to 461. Pope Leo I is most famous for meeting with Attila the Hun and dissuading him from attacking Rome. CBS News papal contributor Candida Moss explains what goes into the papal name change.

Pope Leo XIV greeted the city of Rome and the world at his first appearance as the Successor of Peter from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. "Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd, who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you." Read more: vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

In the movies, when a character is choking, someone rushes over to perform the Heimlich maneuver. But healthcare pros say that in real life, there are other important steps to remember to save a person's life: uscvhh.org/blog/womens-he… @KeckMedicineUSC #freelancewriter

Since artificial superintelligence is still the stuff of science fiction, large language models need guidance to be useful. That's where prompt engineering comes in. See helpful tips for getting the most out of AI in my new article for @HealthTechMag: healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/0…

The @CMSGov 2030 deadline, to shift all #Medicare and most #Medicaid beneficiaries from fee-for-service models to value-based care plans, is fast approaching. I explored how #MedicareAdvantage is helping drive the transition & the role of #PrivateEquity: levinassociates.com/future-of-medi…

April is National Donate Life Month, and more than 90% of all living organ donation involves a #kidney. I spoke with Thin Thin Maw, MD, medical director of kidney transplant at @KeckMedicineUSC about what donors can expect: keckmedicine.org/blog/how-you-c… #freelancewriter

Traci Samczyk has traveled to more than 80 countries and completed some of the most exciting hikes on Earth. She wasn't about to let severe hip pain stop her from continuing her life of adventure: keckmedicine.org/magazine/trave… @KeckMedicineUSC #freelancewriter #healthcare

Wet wraps can be highly effective for easing uncomfortable #eczema symptoms. In my recent article for @nationaleczema, 2 experts share best practices for wet wrap therapy, including tips for how to apply them to babies and young children: nationaleczema.org/blog/get-the-f… #freelancewriter

Primary brain tumors are exceedingly rare in the U.S. and caused by genetic syndromes. I spoke with Frank Attenello, MD, MS, of @KeckMedicineUSC who specializes in primary and metastatic brain tumors, about what patients should know: keckmedicine.org/blog/is-brain-… #freelancewriter

I've been writing about #AI in #healthcare for a couple of years, and how it’s impacting #PrivateEquity investment was an especially fascinating angle to explore: levinassociates.com/artificial-int…