Tag: AI in Healthcare
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Online Primary Care: How AI-Driven, Online-Only Doctors Are Changing Access to Care
Introduction: A Growing Need for Accessible Primary Care When a personal connection to a physician ends abruptly, many patients are left scrambling for reliable care. In the United States, roughly 17% of adults reported not having a primary care physician, a situation that can complicate routine refills, preventive care, and chronic disease management. The emergence…
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Online Primary Care: Your Next Doctor Could Be AI-Driven
When an in-person doctor isn’t available, online primary care steps in For many Americans, finding a primary care physician is not a simple task. After a physician’s unexpected passing or retirement, patients can find themselves suddenly without a primary care provider (PCP). Tammy MacDonald’s experience—joining the roughly 17% of adults in the U.S. without a…
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Online-Only Primary Care: The Next Doctor Could Be AI-Driven
Introduction: When an Online Doctor Becomes a Reality The traditional route to a primary care physician (PCP) is evolving. For many adults, especially those who have faced gaps in care, the idea of an online-only PCP accessed through an AI tool is moving from curiosity to practicality. This shift is driven by advances in digital…
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MedEduChat AI Elevates Prostate Cancer Education
New AI Tool Tailored for Prostate Cancer Education In a landmark advance for patient-centered care, Mayo Clinic researchers have developed MedEduChat, an electronic health record (EHR) integration that collaborates with a large language model to deliver accurate, patient-specific education about prostate cancer. The study, published in Nature Portfolio, demonstrates how AI can blend clinical data…
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Advanced AI Guides Prostate Cancer Patients with Mayo Clinic’s MedEduChat
Overview: AI-powered education for prostate cancer care Advances in artificial intelligence are transforming how patients learn about complex diseases. Mayo Clinic researchers have unveiled MedEduChat, an educational assistant embedded in electronic health records (EHRs) that collaborates with a large language model (LLM) to offer accurate, patient-specific information about prostate cancer. The study, published in Nature…
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Advanced AI Provides Accurate Guidance for Prostate Cancer Patients
AI-powered education meets patient care In a groundbreaking development, Mayo Clinic researchers have introduced MedEduChat, an electronic health record (EHR) assistant powered by a large language model to deliver accurate, patient-specific education about prostate cancer. The tool is designed to support clinicians and empower patients with reliable information tailored to individual medical histories, treatment plans,…
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Google’s ‘Chess Master’ Behind AI’s Killer App: Demis Hassabis and the Quest to Decode Life
Meet the Man Behind Google’s AI Evolution Demis Hassabis is not a household name the way Elon Musk or Sundar Pichai are, but within the world of artificial intelligence and tech startups, he is a foundational figure. As a co‑founder and CEO of DeepMind, and now a leading force at Google, Hassabis has steered a…
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Guardian Investigation Finds Google AI Overviews Risk Harm with Misleading Health Advice
Summary: AI Overviews under scrutiny for health guidance Google’s AI Overviews, designed to provide quick, digestible snapshots of information, are coming under fire as a Guardian investigation uncovers inconsistencies and potentially dangerous health guidance. While the feature promises concise, accessible answers, experts warn that automated health summaries can misinterpret medical nuance, omit warnings, or present…
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AI-Powered Breakthrough Reveals Two New Subtypes of Multiple Sclerosis for Personalized Care
AI-Driven Discovery Unearths Two New MS Subtypes In a landmark study, scientists have identified two previously unrecognized subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS) with the help of artificial intelligence. The discovery could transform how clinicians diagnose, classify, and treat MS, moving the field closer to truly personalized care for millions of patients worldwide. Why Subtypes Matter…
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Early Alzheimer’s Detection from Short Speech Samples Using Lightweight, Interpretable Linguistic Markers
Overview Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains a critical goal for enabling timely interventions, planning, and care. Recent research explores how short, naturalistic speech samples can reveal subtle linguistic and cognitive changes that precede formal diagnosis. By combining lightweight linguistic markers with interpretable models, researchers aim to create practical screening tools that clinicians, caregivers,…