U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’ – National
An outbreak of meningitis B in the U.K. that has killed a university and a high school student in southeast England is “unprecedented,” said Britain’s...
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‘Rectal garlic insertion for immune support’: Medical chatbots confidently give disastrously misguided advice, experts say
Popular AI chatbots often fail to recognize false health claims when they’re delivered in confident, medical-sounding language, leading to dubious advice that could be dangerous...
Making a ‘digital twin’ of yourself could revolutionize future surgeries, making medical procedures much more personal
Dr. John Pandolfino jokes that he comes from a long line of electricians and plumbers — and that as a gastroenterologist, he’s stayed in the...
As ICE Moved In, Minnesotans Set Up a Shadow Medical System. It’s a Lesson for Other Cities.
MINNEAPOLIS — Gabi has big brown eyes, pigtails, and a genetic condition that makes her bones brittle. They fracture easily, leaving the 2-year-old in such...
Democrats Decry Meager Medical Care for Detainees in Funding Fight
Fernando Viera Reyes needed a biopsy for possible prostate cancer when the Trump administration sent him to an immigration detention center in California’s Mojave Desert....
State Lawmakers Seek Restraints on Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt
Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills. The legislation introduced in Colorado, Florida,...
Using AI for medical advice can cause you harm, Canadian doctors warn – National
The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice — and getting answers...
Blurry Line Between Medical and Vision Insurance Leaves Patient With Unexpected Bill
Tony Leys Barbara Tuszynski was concerned about her vision but confident in her insurance coverage when she went to an eye clinic last May. The...