AI in Medicine

Summary The House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees advanced a reconciliation bill with significant impacts on healthcare, including sweeping cuts to Medicaid and changes to the Affordable Care Act. These changes aim […]

Summary This article explores the increasing role of AI in healthcare, focusing on UnitedHealth Group’s extensive use of AI applications. It examines the benefits and challenges of AI in healthcare, including concerns about overreliance and […]

Summary This article discusses new predictive models designed to help doctors determine the severity of pneumonia in children. These models use readily available clinical data to assess the need for hospitalization or intensive care, aiming […]

Summary Scott Whitaker, CEO of AdvaMed, testified before the Senate Finance Committee, advocating for tariff relief for the medical technology industry. He argued that tariffs on medtech products harm American innovation and increase healthcare costs, […]

Summary A new wearable device offers real-time breastfeeding data, empowering parents and clinicians to monitor infant nutrition with precision. This technology reduces parental anxiety, improves clinical management of nutrition, and promotes successful breastfeeding, especially for […]

Summary The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Prevencio’s HART CADhs, an AI-driven blood test for obstructive coronary artery disease. This innovative test uses multiple cardiac proteins and machine learning algorithms to provide highly […]

Summary This article explores the contrasting perceptions of generative AI in mental and physical healthcare. Patients view privacy as the biggest concern with AI in mental health, while usability is the primary concern for physical […]

Summary OpenAI introduces HealthBench, a benchmark designed to evaluate the safety and performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) in healthcare. Developed with input from physicians globally, HealthBench utilizes realistic conversations and detailed rubrics to measure […]

Summary Duke University Health System is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform nursing. These technologies enhance safety training, improve staffing efficiency, and empower nurses to deliver better patient […]

Summary This article explores the groundbreaking research on cystic fibrosis (CF), focusing on the impact of CFTR gene variations on protein function. Scientists utilize advanced tools like whole-exome sequencing, predictive algorithms, and molecular dynamics simulations […]