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AI chatbots give inaccurate medical advice says Oxford Uni study
AI chatbots give inaccurate and inconsistent medical advice that could present risks to users, according to a study from the University of Oxford. The research found people using AI for healthcare advice were given a mix of good and bad responses…
AI chatbots give inaccurate medical advice says Oxford Uni study
Laura Cress Technology reporter AI chatbots give inaccurate and inconsistent medical advice that could present risks to users, according to a study from the University of Oxford. The research found people using AI for healthcare advice were given a…
There may have been a medical explanation for Drake Maye's Super Bowl performance
The Seattle Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl champions after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday night at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco. It was a nightmare outing for star quarterback Drake Maye and the Patriots offense, which…
'Greatest medical show ever' hailed 'even better than House' coming soon to UK
A highly anticipated medical drama is finally set to arrive on British screens following a lengthy wait. The HBO series, which boasts powerful performances and gripping narratives, debuted stateside last year to widespread acclaim, with viewers…
Medical misinformation more likely to fool AI if source appears legitimate, study shows
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence tools are more likely to provide incorrect medical advice when the misinformation comes from what the software considers to be an authoritative source, a new study found. In tests of 20…
What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication
New research indicates that the majority of side-effects commonly linked to statins are not, in fact, caused by the medication itself. A comprehensive study, published in The Lancet, examined data from 123,940 individuals who were monitored for an…
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death confirmed by medical examiner
The 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' actor passed away on January 30 at the age of 71 The Los Angeles County medical examiner has confirmed the cause of death of the legendary comic actress Catherine O'Hara. The Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star…
I'm Correlation-Here's Why I Shot Causation at a Harvard Medical School Conference
I know you think I'm evil. And a copycat. But I assure you, I've wanted to take out Causation long before Relative Risk stabbed Absolute Risk in the back at last month's Stanford talk on the lethality of packaged, ready-to-eat kale. Absolute Risk…
Opinion | Science Communication Should Be a Core Competency in Medical Training
Science communication has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic. While Carl Sagan, PhD, MS, was the first household name in science communication, it took a long time for the field to gain traction. But with the advent of social media came a whole…
Baird Medical Accelerates Global Commercial Roadmap with Strategic Clinical Education Initiatives in the U.S. and Japan
In New York, the Company successfully facilitated an advanced training initiative at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, led by Dr. Jennifer Kuo, Director of the Interventional Endocrinology Program and Fellowship Director at Columbia…
How Prathima Group's Work in Medical Education, Infrastructure, Telecom and Rural Health Drives Regional Development
One of the distinguishing features of India's economic growth, particularly in states that have reported more sustained regional development, is the growth of diversified business houses. Prathima Group is one such prominent name in Telangana…
ADHD prescriptions are up tenfold, with the wealthiest kids most likely to be medicated
The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more that tenfold in 20 years, our new research shows, while it is no longer most prevalent in poorer areas. Children living…
New laws to strengthen school responses to medical emergencies comes before Dail
New legislation aimed at strengthening school responses to medical emergencies is to come before the Dail this week. Labour TD Eoghan Kenny, who introduced the bill said he hopes it will help protect school communities and the overall health of…
Pentagon-funded study testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of medics' hands
Guest: Dr. Adit Ginde Title: Senior associate dean for clinical research, professor and vice chair for Emergency Medicine at CU's Anschutz School of Medicine Summary: The Defense Department is backing a new study to see whether an autonomous oxygen…
AI chatbots don't improve medical advice, study finds
Healthcare researchers have found that AI chatbots could put patients at risk by giving shoddy medical advice. Academics from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford…
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