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OPINION January 8, 2024

How AI can make your next ER visit less stressful

Hospital ERs are being hit hard by flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases and that increases patient wait times. AI might help doctors spend less time with admin chores and more with patients.

LIFESTYLE January 5, 2024

Meet the American who helped save millions of newborn babies, Dr. Virginia Apgar, physician and musician

Dr. Virginia Apgar of New Jersey created the Apgar score, widely used worldwide to diagnose newborn babies. She's credited with helping to save the lives of millions of babies.

HEALTH December 31, 2023

Vibrating weight loss pill could provide alternative to Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers say

Engineers at MIT have developed a new vibrating pill that could soon serve as an alternative to treat obesity. Dr. Marc Siegel shared thoughts on the "smart pill technology."

HEALTH December 26, 2023

New blood pressure procedure is ‘game-changing’ for people with uncontrolled hypertension, say doctors

People with treatment-resistant hypertension could benefit from a new procedure. Dr. Samin Sharma, a cardiologist at the Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, shared details.

HEALTH December 22, 2023

Vaccine for deadly skin cancer shows ‘groundbreaking’ results in clinical trial

New hope may be on the horizon for melanoma patients, as Moderna has announced promising results for its new skin cancer vaccine, which is now entering Phase III trials.

HEALTH December 20, 2023

Artificial intelligence experts share 6 of the biggest AI innovations of 2023: 'A landmark year'

From cancer care to communications, here’s where AI moved the needle in health care

Artificial Intelligence December 14, 2023

ChatGPT found by study to spread inaccuracies when answering medication questions

A Long Island University study found that nearly 75% of drug-related queries submitted to ChatGPT came back with incomplete or wrong responses. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke to experts.

HEALTH December 11, 2023

‘Remarkable’ gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease is approved by FDA

The FDA has approved the world’s first gene-edited treatment for symptoms of sickle cell disease. Experts weigh in on the potential benefits and limitations.

HEALTH December 11, 2023

What is compression therapy and how does it help certain medical conditions?

Compression therapy — when pressure is applied to certain parts of the body — can help prevent or decrease swelling in the legs, which can be due to many issues. Here's more health insight.

HEALTH December 5, 2023

Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases.

OPINION December 5, 2023

AI in health care: The perils of Biden's executive order

In an audacious move, the White House recently issued a staggering 111-page executive order on artificial intelligence. The regulatory scope of the order is alarming.